Salvation Full and Free – October 29, 2006

“Salvation Full and Free” Texts: Genesis 14; Hebrews 7; Mark 10:46-52 The author of Hebrews spends a great deal of energy comparing Jesus to the Old Testament character of Melchizedek. Not only is Jesus similar to Melchizedek, but Melchizeded is greater than Levi and the Levitical priests. The logical argument provided by Hebrews helped the…

Finding Jesus Through Suffering – October 22, 2006

“Finding Jesus Through Suffering” Texts: Mark 10:35-38; Hebrews 1:9-10; Isaiah 53:3-12; Genesis 3:17-19Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Romans 8:17; Matthew 25:35-40 The Problem of Evil asks “How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?” Pastor Jon Twitchell looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation…

Of Campaigns and Callings – October 15, 2006

“Of Campaigns and Callings” Texts: Mark 10:13-45; Hebrews 5:1-10; Philippians 2:1-11 Twenty-first century political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a…

What’s Your Perspective? – October 8, 2006

“What’s Your Perspective?” Texts: Job 1:13-21, 19:25; Mark 10:17-31; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-16 Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above,…

The Exact Representation of God’s Being – October 1, 2006

“The Exact Representation of God’s Being” Texts: I Corinthians 13:2; Hebrews 1:1-14, 2:5-12 The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God’s message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded…

Rally Day – The Day of Small Things – September 17, 2006

The Day of Small Things Special speaker Doug Twitchell visited for our Sunday School Rally Day. In addition to some ventriloquial sketches with Jeorge, Jeffrey, Uncle Jim, and JD, he presented this message exhorting us to faithfully do the small things that God calls us to. For more information on Doug’s ministries, visit www.biblical-illuminations.com.

Homecoming – The Temple of Your Heart – September 10, 2006

The Temple of Your Heart Texts: I Kings 5-8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; II Corinthians 3:3 Homecoming weekend not only provides the opportunity to review the history of our local church, but also our place within the history of God’s interaction with mankind. The dedication of Solomon’s Temple provides the backdrop for our understanding of God’s covenant…