First Mennonite Church March 15, 2015 “Entrusted into the Hands of the Father” Text: John Chapter 17 I once told you about a farewell letter Lilian received from a dear friend we had in Elkhart. Mary was Lilian’s English teacher during the last year we were in Elkhart and the two of them remained very … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church March 8, 2015 Rejoice In the Lord Text: Philippians 4:4-9; Habakkuk 3:17-19 A bank teller tells the story of a man who always came to the bank with a frown or scowl on his face. Every time this particular costumer came to the bank he would carry out his transactions but would … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church March 1, 2015 “Object Lessons of Faith” Memorials Joshua 4: 1-9; 19-24 Memorials are set up as ways to immortalize important persons or events. Memorials certainly take various forms and shapes, from the majestic Taj Mahal and Lincoln Memorial to simplest form of an award. I wear a wedding ring as a … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 22, 2015 “Apostasy: Is It Possible?” Text: Hebrews 6:1-12 Before I go into the passage for today, let me acknowledge that many consider that this passage as not being addressed to us believers. Many believe that this passage, as well as all those which include stern warnings about the danger of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 15, 2015 More Than a Philosophy, A Godly Prayer Texts: Proverbs 30:1-9; 1Timothy 6: 2c-10 Once there was a young Chippewa woman who was tired of the big city. She decided to return to the Indian Reservation in Northern Canada. Life was simpler there. But before she left, she gave three-week’s … [Read more…]