PSALM 23 – A PSALM OF DAVID. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
ECCLESIASTES 2:1-11 – I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on folly,…
Ever feel so overwhelmed with life that we didn’t think we could handle another “brick” on our already loaded down heart? Maybe even despairing of life itself?
PSALM 11:4-5 – The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE TESTED LIFE. There are few, if any days, in the life of a…
This Lord’s Day evening, Barrett Herminghaus will bring a message from Isaiah 6. It is a timely and very important exhortation to us and example for us from the prophet Isaiah.
PROVERBS 10:19 – When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT. The Old Testament book of Proverbs is wonderful, insightful, and sometimes very uncomfortable. Why? King Solomon pulls no punches. Here is an example – How long will you lie there, O…