Consequences of Sin p2
Last week we studied a certain person in the Bible and the consequences of his actions. We learned how the Israelites were wandering in the desert for 40 years until the entire generation died that were the original slaves in Egypt, out except for two people. One of those people was Joshua, who was made […]
Consequences of Sin P1
What are the Consequences of your Sin? Imagine you (or your son) are playing for a state title in football. The game is basically over. All you have to do is run out the clock and you will be state champs. But one guy, rips off his helmet and gets a 15 yard penalty. They […]
Starting Over
Genesis 6:11-22 OPEN IT: Describe the worst storm you’ve ever experienced. Genesis 6:11-22 – ESV 11. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13. And God […]
The Cost is Real
The Cost is Real The other day, I was doing a devotion with my wife, Stacey. During that devotion, we came across the following verses. Something in those verses spoke to me. There was a question and then Jesus answered, and I was intrigued by his answer. I wondered why he chose to answer the […]
Spiritual Refresh
By Thomas Jerke When asked by young and/or new followers of Christ, what wisdom I can share from my 81 years of living life in this broken world and traveling the path of worshipping my Lord and Savior, I have a ready answer. My response often baffles the listener and may even confuse some. They may initially […]
Eternity is Built In
Last week we went over the first four words in the Bible, “in the beginning God…“ I explained that in addition to the historical story of God, creating the world, this is also a foundational worldview. If you look at life through the lens of “In the beginning, God”, it will make sense. If you […]
In the Beginning, God…
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God… I realize that there’s a lot of new people in here. Some of you guys that were here last year, were not here before that. There are a few phrases that I use all the time when I am leading in group. Of them is “in the beginning God…“ […]
Man in God’s Eyes
I got to thinking, this is a men’s group. Maybe we should discuss what it means to be a man in God’s eyes. Genesis 1:26 – ESV 26. Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the […]
If/Then Statements in the Bible
John 10:10 – NIV 10. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. These are two polar opposite paths or choices that are available to everyone In one of my morning devotions over the last few weeks we had […]
The Gospel thru Fish?
Tonights question: Can we share the gospel message with just fish verses? This is the last verse we went over last week. I think it might be significant to our quest. John 21:9-11 ”When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, […]