Called to a New Lifestyle Observers of some religions are easily identified. For example: an orthodox Jew is clearly identified in the way that person dresses, prepares food, prays, etc. So … what are the identifying traits of baptized Christians? Do we stand out in a crowd, or simply blend in? This …
Did you know that Jesus has commissioned his followers to tell others about his saving grace? This is known as “witnessing for Christ”, and such sharing is part of the fabric of being a baptized Christian. However, we’re so timid and shy about speaking to others about Jesus. Why is …
Due to the fact that we were unable to observe the festival of the Baptism of Our Lord on Jan. 7, we will do so on Jan. 14 with the readings and bulletin originally intended for Jan. 7 Every baptism is cute, adorable, and wonderful to behold. However, there is …
Every baptism is cute, adorable, and wonderful to behold. However, there is another adjective to describe baptism: powerful! Did you ever realize that baptism involves the invoking of the Holy Spirit? The power of the Spirit comes upon and within each baptized individual. This Sunday we observe a Christian festival known as the Baptism of …
Just before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in Times Square, where are your thoughts usually centered? In the past? Or in the future? According to the Scriptures, the people of God are always “forward looking” … and God gives us good reasons to be optimistic. Join Pastor Jack this Sunday for …
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How often have we heard, “Tis the season to be jolly”? But what if you don’t FEEL like being jolly? According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of Americans feel so stressed by holiday preparations that they actually report feelings of depression and anxiety. Amid this, our assigned Scripture this Sunday is …
Would you like to guarantee yourself a strong case of pre-holiday depression? Just watch the evening news each night… there are reports of violence, oppression, protests, and angry outbursts…whew! Just before Jesus was born, God’s people were suffering as well…but the prophet Isaiah proclaimed, “Better days are ahead” with the prediction of the Messiah’s …
We say in the Apostles Creed, “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”. But what does the Bible say about all this? Who will be judged…and what is supposed to happen on the “Day of Judgment”? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday for part three of his …
Do people often ask you if you are “ready” for something important to happen? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for that big exam at school? Are you ready to become a parent for the first time? Are you ready for that surgical procedure?Well, what about this one: “Are you ready for the …