I don't share many sermon manuscripts, but in this case, because this sermon involved some hairsplitting, between "testing" and "tempting," I thought the manuscript might be helpful. James 1:12-18 Introduction I was talking with my daughter the other day, and apparently something horrible can happen to students these days. You can be left on “Read.” Do you know … [Read more...] about Goodness of God
Keeping Our Hearts Open
In many ways, on many levels, these have been dismissal days in our country. I have found myself, at various times, feeling disappointed, frustrated, or even hurt. When I bump into these feelings, I can go into self-protect mode. I can insulate and isolate myself, wall off some part of my heart to stay safe and keep people out. But a walled-off heart is not right. … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Hearts Open
James Resources
In 2021, our church is spending some time studying the Book of James. A very relevant and fascinating book indeed! Just here passing along some James resources for your own study... Commentaries Davids, P. H. (2013). The Epistle of James. Eerdmans.Johnson, L. T. (2005). The Letter of James. Yale University Press.McKnight, S. (2011). The Letter of James. Eerdmans.Moo, … [Read more...] about James Resources
Invitation to the One Year Bible 2021
[Crosspost] I want to invite you to join us for a journey through the One Year Bible in 2021! The staff at Immanuel Church will be embarking on this adventure, and we want to invite you to join us. We believe, with the Apostle Paul, that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, … [Read more...] about Invitation to the One Year Bible 2021
The Moment We Most Glorify God in Singing
In the church, there is much concern about singing the right songs. After all, we want to glorify God and edify believers. So, how do we do that? Which songs or types of songs are best? C.S. Lewis, as usual, provides an intriguing answer. Lewis (1996) observes this about church music: "The first and most solid conclusion which (for me) emerges is that both musical … [Read more...] about The Moment We Most Glorify God in Singing