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…]
First Mennonite Church February 8, 2015 “Surrendering Plans, Goals and Dreams to God” Texts: Proverbs 16: 1-9; James 4: 13-17 Chapter 1, verses 1 to 7 of the book of Proverbs states very clearly the purpose of the book. Solomon says that Proverbs is for gaining wisdom, insight and understanding. It offers its readers guidance … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 25, 2015 Paul and the Coming of the Lord Text: 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 18, 2015 Living With the Living Word Psalm 19:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13 The Bible is indeed a library containing many books, covering many topics. And although it is true to some extent that many people have used the Bible to suit their own ends, the Bible has also been a great source … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 11, 2015 Reaching Out to Our Children Texts: Psalm 78:1-8; 2Timothy 1:1-7 Today, we begin the series “Sharing Our Treasure Sundays.” It was my intention with “Sharing our treasure Sundays” series to preach from those texts that are meaningful to you in one way or another. However, I must admit that … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 4, 2015 The Trouble with Distractions Text: Hebrews 12: 1-3; Proverbs 17:24 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 21, 2014 Luke 2:1-20 (NKJV) Receiving Peace and Sharing Goodwill Today is Christmas Sunday for us as a congregation. Let us therefore listen to the Christmas story as told by Luke. (Read Luke 2:1-20) Every Christmas season we Christians focus our attention on Jesus and his birth. Jesus’ parents were of … [Read more…]