First Mennonite Church July 19, 2026 A Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom Text: Colossians 1:1-14 In similar fashion with his other letters, that is except for his letter to the Galatians, Paul opens this letter according to the conventions of letter-writing of his time. In Paul’s times, the sender of a letter did not wait until … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 12, 2026 Jesus’ Superiority, Humility and Gentleness Text: Matthew 12:1-21; 38-42 On various occasions I have said that the Gospel of Matthew was intended to prove to the Jews that Jesus is God’s promised Messiah. Chapter Twelve of Matthew is where the gospel-writer highlights Jesus’ superiority above the most revered people … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 5, 2026 Jesus, Our Influencer Text: Acts 4:5-22 In Acts 3, we find the story of Peter healing a crippled beggar. That was the first miracle Peter performed after Jesus’ departure and after the investiture with the Holy Spirit. The miracle caused a stir among the people. Many rejoiced and praised … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church June 28, 2026 Smelling Like Jesus Text: 2Corinthians 2:14-17 I have said in the past that preaching is more than just helping believers to know how to apply God’s word to their daily lives. Preaching also has the purpose of helping believers become biblically literate. That is, to become familiar with the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church June 21, 2026 We Are A Hopeful People Text: Hebrews 6:13-20 In the passage we considered last Sunday, Paul says that God made those who are in Christ “heirs of the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:7). Paul says this is a trustworthy word from God, which every believer should speak of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church June 14, 2026 God Regenerates, Not Only Improves Us! Text: Titus 3: 1-8 The Letter to Titus is one among the so called, “Pastoral Letters.” This title is given to 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus because in them are found guidance on doctrinal purity, leadership requirements, church structure, beside household rules. … [Read more…]
During this period there were guest speakers due to the local pastor’s medical leave. Sermon texts for these Sundays are not available.