October 11, 2020 Luke 18:9-14 We have been working our way through a series on the stories that Jesus told. So, as I was planning ahead, I looked for a parable that would fit the thanksgiving theme. While there is a lot in the bible about giving thanks, that theme is not covered in the stories that Jesus told. …
Asbury Free Methodist – October 4th, 2020 Luke 12:13-21 I have seen it. You probably have too. A family comes together, a death happens – and then the will is read. It is like a thermal nuclear warhead is set off in the middle of family relationships. It’s not fair. I worked harder than my brother, but she treated …
Asbury Free Methodist September 27, 2020 Matthew 21:28-32 We are continuing our series on the stories of Jesus. We have been looking at a number of his parables. They have been showing us what God is like, and they have a way of revealing our own heart. But primarily they answer the question – “What is the kingdom of …
By Brent Russett Originally written for the Keenager Newsletter – September 2020 Every kingdom is born to die. The Portuguese reigned in the 15th century, the Spanish in the 16th century, the Dutch in the 17th and the French in the 18th century. Britain dominated the 19th century until it was left almost bankrupt by the Great War. Its …
Matthew 20:1-16 – Spiritual Envy Asbury Free Methodist September 20,2020 We have been looking at the stories of Jesus. This morning we are considering the parable of the workers in the vineyard. I don’t know that I have ever heard a sermon on what I am going to talk about today – but if I had it would have …
Sermon preached September 12, 2020 @ Asbury Small group questions are at the end of the sermon Matthew 18:21-35 Over the last number of weeks, we have been focusing on the stories that Jesus told – his parables. From them we have been learning what God is like, what the kingdom of God is like, and sometimes what we …
How to thrive when the world isn’t. … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition …
There are various approaches to scripture. You can read the bible through in a year. You can memorize verses from the bible. You can study the bible using different tools like commentaries and dictionaries. You can meditate on passages of scripture and go over and over them in your mind. All those things are good, and I practice most of …
Answering the question why? (Jesus Said) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) Knowing why you are doing what you are doing is really important for motivation and to keep us on track. Here are five …
A practical way to spend time with God. If you read the previous blog and took to heart the tips for connecting with Jesus, you have set a time and place, and you have gathered the tools that you need to help you on your journey. Today I want to give you some elements (thing to do) for connecting with …
