Why is sickness in the world- What is a Christian perspective on illness- Tomorrow we will dive into the Scriptural answer to these questions. Our primary passage will be Paul's perspective in 2 Corinthians 12 where Paul learns that God's strength is actually more pronounced in His weaknesses.

The New Life in Christ is not just a bunch of don'ts. There are a new set of attitudes to look forward to putting on as well- We pick up on these positive attitudes in the sermon this Sunday. The primary new attitude is that of love.

In Christ we are a new creation. Part of that is also a new community. A society where we overlook the natural barriers that might divide us and encourage us to treat each other with kindness.--In this sermon, we continue this aspect of the New Spiritual body and its effect on us as Christians.

Your new nature in Christ is demonstrated in all areas of life - even in our speech. The Word of God is pure and that character trait should be shared by our speech as well. --In this sermon, we resume our study of Paul's letter to the Colossians - -It's all about Him--... even our words Your new nature in Christ is demonstrated in all areas of life - even in our speech. The Word of God is pure and that character trait should be shared by our speech as well.

Have you faced difficulty or trial this week- Trouble comes to all of us. And often we struggle with the question of why. Why did this happen---No doubt Job struggled with this as well. And God gives us, in this Old Testament book and the life of Job, some very good answers to the question - -Why do bad things happen-----In this sermon, we answer this question through summarizing this book.

We can always find comfort in the power and compassion of Christ. As we read the Gospel of Luke, we are amazed at Jesus power over storms, weather, demons, disease and death. In this sermon, we examine Luke's account of Jesus power from Luke 8.

In this Sermon, we continue to focus our vision the New Year above. The Lord is the one satisfying constant in life. Let's focus our eyes on Him - -Be Thou My Vision-

What better way to begin the new decade than a fresh emphasis on fixing our eyes on God and His glory as our chief joy and delight- --Plan to attend each Sunday, and may our testimony be the same as the song writer - -nought be all else to me save that Thou art.- May God each of us grace to find our joy and delight in Him this New Year.--Sunday, January 5, Psalm 73 - Finding Delight in God while others prosper in wickedness.

I was astounded to see a more than 100 page booklet given to me by Seth's Pre-school class for NYC Parents on pursing Kindergarten. Wow- This academic push for kiddos gets competitive fast. Academics is just one priority of so many others in a child's life. We find Jesus' priority as a child as a good example for our families, our teens, and for all of us as we move toward the New Year.

The greatest gift ever given was the gift of God the Son to humanity. Let's consider this gift from one of the most well known verses in the Bible, John 3-16.