John 14:15-17; 16:13 This week’s devotions have been so helpful, and I need all the help that I can get. ?Pastor Ken’s devotion, “The Spirit Factor” yesterday was on point! The Holy Spirit is no gimmick. In fact, the Holy Spirit is right alongside God the Father and Jesus the Son. Rather than a trick or a scheme, the Spirit is active and the divine presence of God living within believers, guiding ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 2:10-16 The other day, my wife couldn’t find her phone as she was rushing out the door to go to work. The frantic search started in the usual spots she’s in while getting ready and still couldn’t find it. This widened the search into the laundry room, her car, I went and checked the basement, checked the crevasses of the living room couch and love seat. Found a dog toy, ink pen, and ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 2:6-9 Have you ever been absolutely convinced you were right—only to discover you were spectacularly wrong? Maybe you sent a text to the wrong person, searched everywhere for your glasses while they were on your head, or confidently put together furniture only to end up with "extra" pieces. Human wisdom can be a little overrated!In today's passage Paul writes to the church in Corinth...  Read More

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Over the years, I have heard a ton of opinions about the Gospel. Some people teach an “easy believeism” where they will tell you that all you need to do is trust in Jesus for salvation with no expectation of anything else such as life-change. Then, I have met others who teach a “Lordship salvation” meaning that when a person is saved, Jesus is instantly the Lord of their lives....  Read More

Week 4Main Point and Overview:   Over the years, many people have gotten “hung up” on “new ideas” from “relevant speakers.” Many times, they compare what they are hearing with the truth of Jesus’ Gospel. If the church is not careful, it can become “bored” with the “simplicity of the Gospel” looking for something that is more “new and fresh.” In the Apostle Paul’s day, he was surrounded by philosop...  Read More

Psalm 34:1-3 I can’t help but think of the Forrest Frank song: Celebration! We sing it with the kids on Sunday mornings and it is such a beautiful reminder to truly Praise God for all He has done! One of the things I love most about the idea of celebration is that it can be done even in the midst of tragedy, heartbreak, uncertainty, doubt and depression! Even in the worst of the worst situations, ...  Read More