Tag Archives: God’s plan

A Kingdom of Priests; June 22, 2026


Exodus 19:6 “‘You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” This verse is famously referenced by Peter in his first letter. “But you are a chosen people, … Continue reading

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Natural Order; June 12, 2026


Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” … Continue reading

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Joseph; December 23, 2025


Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Two days ago I preached on verse 21, but this verse also … Continue reading

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God’s Timing; August 21, 2025


Isaiah 60:22 “The least of you will become a thousand,    the smallest a mighty nation.I am the Lord;    in its time I will do this swiftly.” One of the biggest problems we have in relating to God is timing. That’s no surprise, because … Continue reading

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Harvest; July 16, 2025


Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow with tears    will reap with songs of joy.Those who go out weeping,    carrying seed to sow,will return with songs of joy,    carrying sheaves with them. This brief Psalm is dearly loved because it is such a beautiful message of … Continue reading

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God’s Plan; March 7, 2025


1 Corinthians 15:53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. God has perfect timing! Yesterday I was writing about my lack of interest in resurrection, but later in the day I was continuing reading Jesus … Continue reading

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Miracles; July 24, 2024


Daniel 2:11 “What the king asks is too difficult. No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among humans.” On one level, Nebuchadnezzar’s demand was entirely unreasonable, and the “wise men’s” response entirely … Continue reading

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Yielding Our Way to God; July 15, 2024


Psalm 142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me,    it is you who watch over my way. The attribution of this Psalm says it was written when David was “in the cave,” that is, fleeing from Saul. That was indeed a very … Continue reading

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Assurance; January 24, 2024


Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. This is a message we … Continue reading

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Joy and Thanks; November 26, 2023


2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. This church is having our Thanksgiving celebration today, and there is nothing for which … Continue reading

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