Luke 17:11-19, Common English Bible Jesus walks alongside the borders of ethnic prejudice, which existed between Galileans and Samaritans. Jesus is a Jew and Jews considered Samaritans half-breeds and heretics. Typically Jews would walk several miles out of the way not to encounter Samaritans. Jesus is on the border to create a culture of faithful … Continue reading The Jesus of Second Chances!
John 5:1-18, Common English Bible John offers us some insight into an eyewitness report on the restoration of a man who was restored. The scene is a pool where it was believed an angel appeared stirring up the waters. And if by chance you could get to the waters, while they were being stirred, you … Continue reading “No More Excuses Please!”
McKENDREE MINISTRIES! SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES are regularly at 9am and 11am. (On Fifth Sundays we have one combined worship service at 10am.) Our Lenten sermon series is “Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess!” How many times do we find ourselves as humans in a royal mess? Do we ever wonder if there is any hope … Continue reading What’s Happening, March 17, 2017
Luke 19:1-10, New Revised Standard Version Hiding is an intentional act of disappearing from the sight of others. Hiding gives us a superficial sense of security. Sin often drives us to hiding. Jesus is headed to the cross and makes a conscious decision to see everyone in his righteous path even those who think hiding … Continue reading From Hiding to Wholeness
McKENDREE MINISTRIES! SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES are regularly at 9am and 11am. (On Fifth Sundays we have one combined worship service at 10am.) Sunday we will begin our Lenten sermon series, “Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess!” How many times do we find ourselves as humans in a royal mess? Do we ever wonder if there … Continue reading What’s Happening, March 3, 2017
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