Monthly Archives: March 2020

Is Following Complicated?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Pastor John

Sometimes we make things difficult that are actually straight forward.  Have you ever put together a tent?  I have seen people spend what seemed like hours in a jumbled up mess.  Then, suddenly, they looked at the directions in a … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 12 – Trust in the Lord… During a Pandemic?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Pastor John

We are in the middle of what our medical experts call a global pandemic. That means that there is a viral outbreak spreading across the globe. Yes, I am talking about the coronavirus. Our topic today: what does trusting the Lord look like during such an event? Continue reading →

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An Encounter with God

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Pastor John

I have a wonderment this week. I wonder if the only ones who truly try to meet with God are the fringe elements of our family. No, I am not talking about all of us who have meetings about God, but when it comes to meeting God on a Sunday morning (or any day of the week for that matter) is an experience of God’s presence only reserved for the fanatic or the disturbed? Continue reading →

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It’s Not About Doing, It’s About Being

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Pastor John

Think with me for a moment about the rich young ruler in Mark 10. Notice that the man thought about what he could ‘do’ to be saved. He asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life.” … Continue reading →

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What Makes Church Different

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Pastor John

Have you ever thought about what difference there is between worshiping God on your own by the lake and worshiping God with God’s people on a Saturday night or Sunday morning? Hebrews 10 says, “Let us hold fast the confession … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 11 – Proselytizing… If you believe something, it is unavoidable!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Pastor John

There are around forty countries which have clear laws making it illegal to witness. There are another dozen or so that allow proselytizing but limit it by age or in areas. Yes, such limits are an attack on religious freedom, but this week I want to talk about a broader perspective on limits on proselytizing… the inherent assumption about such limits. Continue reading →

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Committed to the Cross

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Pastor John

Some seem to want to change the message of the cross. Some want to make the gospel message all about becoming better people. This removes the offense of the cross. Is that what it’s all about? Some change the message so that it is only concerned with social justice and taking care of the poor and needy. These are important things, to be sure, but they are not the whole gospel. Again, the offense of the cross is removed. Is that what it is all about? Continue reading →

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