First Mennonite Church February 21 “Wisdom From Above” Text: James 3:13-18 In the Bible, there is a rich tradition of themes dealing with wisdom. The topic is explored both as a human achievement, based on careful observation of life, and also as a divine revelation. Prime examples of these two sources of wisdom are the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 24, 2021 An Increasing Vision of the Son of Man John 9:1-41 To most of us, if not all, the name Ray Charles might sound familiar. Ray Charles is famous for the song “Georgia In My Mind.” Ray grew up without a father. He lost his younger brother when he was … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 17, 2021 Inescapable Presence Text: Genesis 3: 1-10; Psalm 139: 7-12 Once, a couple entered into the pastor’s office and they glowed with love for each other. She was bright, vivacious, talented, attractive and young. He was bright, vivacious, talented, handsome and less young. She was in her mid-twenties and he … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 10, 2021 A Resolution to Listen Any parent would be comforted to hear their child tell them of a situation where she (the child) remembered the advice her parents had given her. “So and so was happening with my friends and then I remembered what you told me to do in … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 3, 2021 Understanding the Present Time Text: Romans 13:8-14 Paul’s letter to the Romans is his greatest exposition of God’s work of salvation in Christ Jesus. In this letter, Paul describes the wretchedness of the human condition before God. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” states … [Read more…]