Understanding Fatherhood Father’s Day Woodstream Church Sunday, June 21, 2020 Genesis 17:1-7 Most people consider a good father to be a provider, a protector and a counselor to his children. But we as Christians understand God’s intentions for fathers are far more substantial, awe inspiring and integral to His plan of salvation than we suspect. ...
Sacramental Living 36th Church Anniversary Ephesians 5:32 While this church celebrates its 36th anniversary, compare that to the task of the Jewish historian who has to recount 5000 years of God’s faithfulness to Israel. Those years are marked by several covenants, the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic and Davidic Covenants, consecrated by signs and sacraments. ...
Personal Matters Luke 18:18-26 The man who approached Jesus in Luke’s account was young, perceptive, wealthy, and a religiously inclined aristocrat who had authority. We don’t know his name or position, but we know he was respectful and personable, addressing Jesus as ‘Good Teacher/Master.” However, he was unprepared for Jesus’ response to his honest...
Couple to Couple John 2:1-12 In the opening pages of the Bible we are introduced to the first couple, Adam and Eve. In the final pages we are introduced to the couple of Christ and His Church. God has chosen to use those couples to teach us a few things about relationships, mentoring and discipleship....
Marital Relations 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 KJV Sunday, October 7, 2018 The Greek city of Corinth was a prosperous harbor community catering to foreign sailors, merchants and visitors. It was also home to a thriving culture that embraced prostitution in social and religious realms. The Apostle Paul addressed the questions from the Corinthian Church members concerning...
Sunday, September 9, 2018 1 Peter 4:8-10, Romans 12:6-13 KJV With the start of a new school year, there are a number of students enrolled in gifted and talented programs. The consensus in academic circles is these students must be challenged to make continuous progress in school. In a similar vein, the Bible is explicit...
