Today is Pentecost Sunday—the birthday of the church. Forty-nine days after the resurrection of Jesus, God poured out his Spirit on those followers of Jesus (Acts 2). In an extraordinary and undeniable way, God affirmed that he was doing something new. He was calling out a people for his name (1 Peter 2:9). What does this event teach us about the … [Read more...]
The Reversal of Babel
Although we live in a seemingly civilized age, there has been a steady increase in racial violence in our culture. This should grieve us but not surprise us. This is the echo of Babel where God confused the languages of the people (Genesis 11). God had created Adam & Eve in his image. These first humans were to be God’s representatives in … [Read more...]
Are You Working Against the Spirit?
I remember having to dig a large hole between our house and the road so that they could replace the water main that was supplying the house. The pipe was below the freeze line – at least 4 feet deep – and it needed to be exposed enough so they could complete the repair. It needed to be a big hole. I didn’t want to pay for the excavation so I agreed … [Read more...]
The Spirit Within
A new sermon series kicks off for the summer on June 18. Come learn about the Holy Spirit's role and power. John 14:15-17 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees … [Read more...]