First Mennonite Church May 31, 2020 Living in the Spirit: A Reality for Here and Now Text: Romans 8:1-14 This is one of those familiar passages from Paul’s writings. Precisely for that reason, I want to invite you to allow yourself to believe in the possibility that there could be something new, something that can … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 24, 2020 The Refuge in Time of Trouble Text: Psalm 46:1-11 Today, families, cities, and nations are seeking ways to protect themselves from the pandemic. We all are mindful about the dangers of being exposed, thus take the necessary precautions to stay safe from getting infected. Even the skeptics are not … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 17, 2020 Hearts Made Alive by Love Texts: Ephesians 2:4-10; 1Jonh 4:19 Ephesians 2:4-10 But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us 5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 10, 2020 Three Different Women: Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah. Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Today is Mother’s Day. For that reason, I want to invite you to consider three different women whose lives were interwoven. Let us take a look at Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah. The Bible story in the book of Ruth … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church May 3, 2020 “When Hope Seems Lost, Jesus Comes!” Text: Luke 24:13-35 13 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself … [Read more…]