What the Holy Spirit gives us. We learn several things in this narrative about the Holy Spirit. 1. He brings the supernatural. 2. He causes us to focus on others. 3. He enables us to speak
The Deep Work of the Holy Spirit This week I walked into the sanctuary on Monday and things were different. The carpet in the sanctuary was being removed from the aisles and they were starting to
When Peter is writing to the churches in Asia Minor there is great persecution happening to them because of their Faith. The point of his letter is to encourage them to remember the hope they have
“You will be my witnesses” These are part of Christ’s last words to his disciples before he ascends to the Father. Last words are important. What someone who loves you says right before leaving you gives
This is an invitation is to enter intimacy with God that leads to rest. It has been made possible through his death, resurrection, ascension, and the coming of the HS at pentecost.
Ascension DayThis coming Thursday marks Ascension Day in the Church calendar. It is often neglected day in the church in general, but we celebrate faithfully and will be celebrating it May 12, along with Mother’s day.As
As Christians, we will face trials, just like we talked about last week. Right before this passage, James talks about our faith being refined through the trials and hardships. But now, in verse 13, he starts
The Draft in Pictures This week is a little different email. It’s been (and still is) a very busy weekend in downtown Detroit, as you all know. We thought we would just give you a pictorial
There were technical difficulties during the recording of the sermon last Sunday, so the transcript is provided: Our epistle reading today is not an easy passage, and it’s especially difficult to expand on it in a
The Heart of it All One of the many unique things about Mariners’ Church is the fact it is situated in the heart of all that goes on in Detroit. Every year we have concerts,
Mariners’ Church: Say a Prayer for Football Detroit, Michigan, April 15, 2024 - Perhaps one of the most prayerful times of the week, other than Sunday morning, is Sunday afternoon during football season when a fan’s
Special Announcements It’s a wonderful thing to be in such a historic church in the heart of the city, but as you well know sometimes that comes with some opportunities and changes, as major events in