Scripture readings: Deut. 18:15-20; Ps. 111:1-10; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Cor. 8:1-13 (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and Bruce Winter in The New Bible Commentary) Exercising Our Freedom in Christ, part 1 Introduction Today is the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, which … Continue reading "Sermon for January 28, 2018" Read the article
This December issue of GCI Equipper (articles and sermons linked below) looks back at our journey of renewal in 2017. From Greg: A look back at 2017 Greg Williams takes a look back at our journey with Jesus as seen in the issues of GCI Equipper published this year. Wholehearted, part 1: Finding Fellowship in Jesus Cathy … Continue reading "Remembering our journey of renewal" Read the article
Here from Cathy Deddo is part 1 of a 2-part essay looking at the Christian life. The essay compiles presentations made by Cathy to GCI's Denominational Conference in Orlando, FL, in August 2017. For part 2 of this essay, click here. For an article that includes both parts, click here. Wholehearted, part 1: Finding Fellowship … Continue reading "Wholehearted, part 1" Read the article
Dear Ministers of Christ, Hard to believe, but 2017 is nearly over! Before we dive into 2018 (and I’m excited about what lies ahead!), let’s take this opportunity to look back on some of the key messages we’ve addressed in GCI Equipper during 2017. Our over-arching theme this year has been renewal—continuing our Spirit-led and … Continue reading "From Greg: A look back at 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Ps. 62:5-12; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Mark 1:19-20 A Lesson from Big Jim from the ’Burbs Introduction Let’s talk about boredom. A fourth century monk wrote this about it: The demon of boredom—also called the noonday demon—is the one that causes the most serious … Continue reading "Sermon for January 21, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 3:1-10, 11-20; Ps.139:1-6, 13-18 1 Cor. 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 Sermon by Martin Manuel from John 1:43-51 Our Journey with Jesus Introduction Today is the second Sunday after the Epiphany, which commemorates the revealing of Jesus. Our Gospel reading today is John 1:43-51. Let’s begin with an enactment: On YouTube at https://youtu.be/bnb-8veFppQ The Gospel … Continue reading "Sermon for January 14, 2018" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GCI Pastor Lance McKinnon. December and the Christmas season it entails has a way of focusing our attention on our kids in ways other months do not. Parents are searching for gifts that are fitting for their little ones. Pastors and children’s ministry leaders are searching for appropriate ways to … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Focus on the child" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-5; Ps. 29:1-11; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Sermon by Sheila Graham from Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-5, 7-11 This Sunday (January 7) is the day after the Epiphany, which always occurs on January 6, the 12th day of Christmas. The first Sunday following the Epiphany (epiphany means revealing) typically focuses on one … Continue reading "Sermon for January 7, 2018" Read the article
This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper writer and feature editor Rick Shallenberger continues our series on Christian leadership. This is part 5 of a series on Christian leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8. Many years ago, several people “warned” me about a person I … Continue reading "On Leadership: Go to the source" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 61:10-11; 62:1-3; Ps. 148; Gal. 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Gal. 3:26-4:12a (drawing on the writings of John Stott, G. Walter Hansen and Gary Deddo) Live Like Adult Children, Not Slaves Introduction Today (December 31), is the 7th day of Christmas in the Western Christian tradition. During this season, … Continue reading "Sermon for December 31, 2017" Read the article
