After encouraging humility, he gives a warning here that we don’t talk about here all that often, but its a subject that is throughout scripture: Our Enemy.

Let’s take a look at some of who Peter was and how Jesus spoke to him, then try to apply these things to our life, where possible.

What happens in the church calendar after these times of excitement is called ‘The Ordinary Times”. This is the long season between now and Advent.

This is Trinity Sunday.  The Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one of many theological mysteries of the Christian faith. I use to think of mystery as a sort of intellectual cop-out.  No more.  Without

The mark of a child of God is the indwelling of God the Holy Spirit. The extraodinary love of the Father gives to us this indwelling, otherwise we are considered orphans.

The Ascension is when Christ said his final earthly ‘good-bye’ to his disciples and His resurrected body rose to heaven from earth.  This act is part of Christ’s redemptive work in conquering death, including our death.

John 16:23 - In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have

John 16:5 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send

The scripture today reminds us of a truth we can hold onto that brings much encouragement and strength when we think back on the loss of loved ones, perhaps your mother or grandmothers.   [We apologize

We had the  privilege of having Rev. Dan Lewis lead our services while Rev. Todd and Dr. Christiane were on vacation.  After Dan and Peggy are active members of  Mariners church after pastoring for over 35

What you believe affects how you act.   This may sound obvious, but it’s worth saying as we look at our epistle reading today.  1 John 5:4-11 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes

I have often viewed this verse saying “your life is hidden with Christ” as a sort of protection.  You are safe.  Your life is hidden as in a safe deposit box.  This is true.  Our salvation