Tag Archives: sin

We Need the Mercy of God

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Pastor John

I am thinking about mercy this week. Mercy is unique. Mercy given must be received by the one who needs it. If we don’t receive it, we stay under condemnation. We stay in our guilt. And yet, many who need … Continue reading →

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Our Redeeming God

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Pastor John

Today I want to think a little deeper about our struggle with grace. In fact, I think that this part of grace is something with which we all struggle. I know that some people struggle with the fact that God’s … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 29 – Do We Know When We Are Being Petty?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Pastor John

Even though all evil should be gradually defeated in the lives of God’s children, there is one category of evil that is especially hurtful. It isn’t hurtful because of its shocking force. It is especially hurtful because it hides behind … Continue reading →

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4th of July Thoughts

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Pastor John

Wow! Another 4th of July.  Happy Birthday America! As I think about July 4th, I think about all the history of those days.  I think of the people whose lives were made harsher as tyranny increased.  I think about how … Continue reading →

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A Little Rebellion Is Worth It

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Pastor John

How do you usually approach improving yourself? Do you do it piecemeal? Do you use motivational phrases? We know that God urges us to be like Jesus. Yet, have we considered how He speaks of getting there? Continue reading →

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Join the Fight Against Sin

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Pastor John

Jesus has some strong words about removing sin in our lives. He says, “ If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of … Continue reading →

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Following the Master – The Need for Forgiveness

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Pastor John

How are you at following the Master? Do you always succeed? Have you reached a level of perfection? I know… that is funny. It’s funny because only the very proud would claim such a thing. However, it is sometimes hard … Continue reading →

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How Precious is the Crucifixion to Us?

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Pastor John

Why does the crucifixion matter? Why do we talk about the blood? There are those in the world that are surprised that we still talk about the death of Jesus every year. However, His death is central to the message … Continue reading →

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Using the Law

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Pastor John

Blind spots. I hate them in my cars. They cause accidents. They scare the livin’ daylights out of my. I hate them even more in my life. The problem of blind spots in life are two-fold – 1) I resist … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Protection

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Pastor John

  When I think of my mistakes I have a recurring question: How can I make it right? In my quest to right the wrongs of my own making, I have discovered there is a difference between acknowledging wrongs and … Continue reading →

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