12/09 – the Obscure Town The second candle represents LOVE and is called “Bethlehem’s Candle.” Bethlehem is also mentioned in the book of Judges, is the main setting in the book of Ruth, and according to the book[…]

Giving Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Pilgrims (40) and Mayflower Landed in Dec 1620     Try at communal life left very[…]

Jeremiah 10:23 23 LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. 28:30. quote of Francis Schaefer ( April 20, 2018 Unbelievable podcast) 2 story[…]

Generosity Is NOW – Faith lived out / simple deeds, not just words, action ideas examples. – homeless bags to pass out – Christmas Child boxes – learn someone’s name Simple actions can lead to[…]

Generosity Is CHALLENGING  Text:  1 Jn 3:14-18 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death. 15 Anyone who hates a brother[…]

10/28 Generosity is JOYFUL What’s your outlook today? Illustration – YouTube videos Rainy days and Mondays…. Old Church Chior Post -vacation let down? Why? Cause? 2 kinds of days – about choices we make on[…]

Generosity – WAY OF LIFE   Varied road of life.. Ex – Jeremiah               Early life vs. later life               Jeremiah 29:7   […]

Is LIFE CHANGING – Generous Giving .org video Illustration : Peter and Deb Ochs   ELISHA (pursuit of double blessing/devotion) 2 Kings 2:1-14 Vs JONAH  (pursuit of judgement) Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-7, 10 4:1-3 4:5-11  […]

Generosity is : eternal / evangelistic Plans for upcoming year Burning fires Work tasks looming Job future / School future Relationship attention Health Vs Big plans Generosity – Budgeting = financial Bucket list ideas??? 10[…]

Video Illustration GG – Branden and Ashley Stathes Images remind us of cultural divide: Black/ white fountain pic in 1960’s MLK – cross burned in yard BACKGROUND – CULTURAL DIVIDE – Jewish / Gentile church[…]