Sermon

These Scripture lessons are reminders that God rewards our perseverance in our acts of faithfulness toward him. 1 Samuel 17:32, 40, 45-49 David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth […]Read more

People in the Bible who came under judgment were sometimes condemned to death by stoning. These scripture lessons teach about God’s intention to save us from both being judged and from condemnation. Acts 6:8-10, 54-60 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the Read more

What does it mean that Moses smashed the stone tablets on which God wrote the Ten Commandments? These scripture readings provide some insight into what the prophet’s act of frustration seems to be foreshadowing in the coming of the Messiah.  Exodus 31-34 (selected verses) 31:18 When the Lord finished Read more

“Say please'” is something we often remind children to teach them to ask politely. This is God’s lesson in the scriptures that will be read this morning: God will help us if we just speak to him. Numbers 20:2-12 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses Read more