Galatians 2:11-27 Pastor David Taylor Today what I want to do is to look briefly at the parallel between our founding father’s allegiance to this country and our allegiance to the lamb, Jesus Christ the Son of God. Do you remember the day, when you stood before the body of Christ, when you came forward […]
Today’s Gospel is a Lesson that can only be fully experienced through the heart. Jesus and some disciples are traveling along a road when they encounter a would-be follower who says, “I will follow You wherever You go.” Jesus replies, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man […]
Today we want to discover how to be a Father that is remembered for more than just being available when something needs fixed. We are going to be looking at Philippians 2 where Paul tells us about Timothy and Epaphroditus, two examples of men who followed God’s instructions for being a godly man that will […]
Matthew 16. Pastor David Taylor Shallow Christians are busy, busy, busy trying to outrun Jesus, out-plan Jesus, out-think Jesus … “If a man wishes to come after Me, he must deny his very self, take up His cross, and begin to follow in My footsteps” (Mt.16:24). (Are you sure you know what you’re doing Lord?) […]
In the past thirty years there has been a proliferation of “new gospels” in the United States. Some such as the “new age” belief system are rooted in eastern mysticism, such as Hinduism. Others are based more on pop-psychology than they are on the gospel. But whatever their origin they are misdirecting men and women […]
A quick scanning of the biblical documents make apparent the importance that is placed upon remembering. Throughout the scriptures we find references to monuments, memorial feasts, and ritually repeated stories, all of which serve to reinforce the sacred memory of the people of God. In various ways the great saving acts of God were rehearsed […]
Central Seventh Day Baptist Church – May 21, 2016 – Pastor David Taylor. God’s love has been poured in to our hearts. And if we are to live the kind of life Christ, our Guiding Light lived, then kindness and good-will and acceptance and hospitality … caring and understanding and compassion and forgiveness must become […]
Do we, the Community of Christ, reflect in any way this portrait of the first Christian Community? Have we come to this Temple today as a spirit-filled people — lifting up our voices to acknowledge our faith in Christ as Lord? Do we gather together with glad and generous hearts, praising God for his Resurrection […]
Leaving a legacy by passing stuff on to the next generation can be serious business but don’t ever forget to laugh! And while you’re laughing, hare are some biblical principles that need to be passed on to the next generation so that they will be prepared for whatever happens in their relationships. Our Scriptural basis […]
This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids […]