Promise – Sermon May 9, 2010
“Promise” Acts 16:9-15; John 14:23-29 If you haven't figured it out by now, I am a big fan of the book of Acts. I believe it has a lot to say to our churches today about how we do ministry. Most specifically, what we should be considering as our call to Christian...
Where Does the Church Go From Here?
This is the second talk I gave to the MACC as the guest speaker for the Spring Rally in May 2010. My first address can be read here. “Where Does the Church Go From Here?” Acts 6:1-7 Alright, here it comes. Are you ready for it? I don't care if the United Church dies....
The Hitchhikers Guide to Nick
I was invited to be the guest speaker at the Spring Rally of the MACC (Maritime Alliance of Covenanting Churches). Below is the Friday evening address I gave to the gathering. “The Hitchhikers Guide to Nick” Genesis 12:1-4 Is anyone familiar with the book “The...
What’s up with prayer?
Sure I pray. Do I as much as I should? Probably not (who does?). But I do pray for people, situations, guidance, all that good stuff. Then why don't I offer to pray with people? I'm not sure what it is. When I'm with people one-on-one, I often don't pray with them. I...
ER Goodness
So, living in a small town means when I'm in the ER which has it's waiting room just inside the main entrance to the hospital, you get noticed. It's hard to avoid. Saturday morning I was working in the yard with people from the church cutting down a bunch of trees...
The Shepherds Voice – Sermon, April 25, 2010
“The Shepherd's Voice” Psalm 23; John 10:22-30 Let's take a walk together through the 23rd Psalm, as it talks about walking and the journeys people take. “The Lord is my shepherd.” What is a shepherd? A shepherd is the caretaker for sheep. The shepherd is the one who...