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 …
Author: Brent Russett
Six Ways to Journey Towards Joy
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 …
How to Read the Scriptures to Hear God
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 …
Five Reasons to Take Time with God?
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 …
The Four Parts of Your Time Alone with God
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 …
Improving Your Connection
An Introduction (Jesus Said) 5 “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) I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can …