Spiritual Practice of Hearing God's Word.

This is a call to "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly," (Col. 3:16)

John MacArthur offers four helpful ways for the Word of God to dwell in us richly:

Hear It; Handle It Rightly, Hide It, Hold It Fast.

This message will consider:

 Reading God's Word (Hear It)

Studying God's Word (Handle It Rightly)

Meditating and Memorizing God's Word (Hide It)

Living God's Word (Holding It Fast)

We are called to love as Christ loves us.

Which means we are called to practice hospitality, sympathy, and service

The message considers the discipline or practice of confession.

We learn from Daniel 9 to:

Confess Clearly

Confess Biblically

Confess Confidently

Today, we consider ways to open ourselves to God by using age old practices as well as one that has become important in our day:

Contemplation

St. Ignatius Examen

Unplugging

Introductory sermon to 2026 series on Spiritual disciplines or Practices, using Adele Calhoun's categories in "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook"

This message focuses on the Who, What, and How of worship.  It concludes with an emphasis on celebrating God!

Christmas songs as well as the message is included in this podcast.

2 Timothy 4 urges us to "Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith."

Paul utilizes metaphors that are: military, athletic, and financial.

By his own example, Paul calls Timothy and in turn us to understand we are in a battle and it's a marathon in which we keep the sacred trust of faith for future generations.

This message:

1. Looks at the role of Kings in ancient Israel.

2. Considers how Jesus fits the role of King.

3. Ponders some implications of Jesus' Kingship which includes:

a. Trusting Jesus

b. Allowing Jesus to be Lord of our lives.

We have a great high priest who made the once and for all sacrifice for our sins.

Our great high priest is also able to sympathize with our weaknesses because he's been where we are!

Christ listens to us and understands us!

How is Jesus a prophet like Moses?  How does Jesus surpass Moses and all prophets?

Jesus is the prophet mighty in word, deed, and prayer.

Christians have hope that is beyond wishful thinking or mere optimism.

Our Hope is Rooted in the Promises of God.

Our Hope Sustains in Trials.

Our Hope is Anchored in the Resurrection of Jesus.