Matthew 6:9-15, NRSV We are called to be kingdom collaborators not self-sufficient individuals. The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer for a community of disciples and so we ask for our daily bread and the forgiveness of our sins and protection and deliverance from tests, trials, and temptations for all of us. The ending of the … Continue reading These Three Things Equal Triumph!
Matthew 6:9-13, NRSV Jesus is teaching the disciples to prepare for the world by being aware of the temptations and the evil (one) in the world. Back in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve are confronted with temptation. Temptations come daily! And evil is real! Both are so real that we cannot avoid them. … Continue reading Transforming Trials
Matthew 6:9-14, Common English Bible Remember as a child when someone asked you how big was God and you responded, “This BIG!” As wide as your arms could possibly spread open, God was simply that BIG! God was always within the heart and imagination of a child until the idea of God being in heaven … Continue reading God is That BIG!
Our June/July sermon series is “Talking with God!” This series will explore what to say when you don’t know how to pray. Even more the series will give us the understanding and confidence to pray with ease and expectation. Often we think about prayer as a well-crafted experience and we need just the right language … Continue reading Talking with God!
McKENDREE MINISTRIES! SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES are regularly at 9am and 11am. (On April 29 we will have one combined worship service at 10am.) Our April Sermon Series is called "Be Anxious for Nothing: Stay Calm!" Most of us at some point in our lives become overly anxious. Anxiety takes up residence in our hearts. Anxiety … Continue reading What’s Happening, April 5, 2018
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