Scripture readings: Deut. 34:1-12 and Ps. 90:1-6,13-17 (or Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm 1) 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matt. 22:34-46 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Leading Well with Jesus Introduction Last week we began a series in 1 Thessalonians looking at the apostle Paul’s instructions concerning the … Continue reading "Sermon for October 29, 2017" Read the article
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator for GCI Generations Ministries (GenMin). My family and I recently spent a few days in Orlando’s magical world of Disney. Along with thousands of people at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center theme parks, we enjoyed the sights, sounds, rides and food. Our hotel … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Thoughts from Walt Disney" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 33:12-23 and Ps. 99 (or Isa. 45:1-7 and Ps. 96:1-13) 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:15-22 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Living and Sharing the Gospel Introduction Our reading from the epistles today is from Paul’s first letter to the Christians in the Greek … Continue reading "Sermon for October 22, 2017" Read the article
This issue of “Equipper” celebrates GCI’s transformation, which is leading us to more active participation in what Jesus is doing to reach out to those outside the walls of our churches. This month’s articles and sermons are linked below. From Greg: Celebrating Our Transformation Greg Williams rejoices in GCI’s continuing transformation as seen at the recent … Continue reading "Transformed by Jesus" Read the article
Dear Brothers and Sisters in ministry, I know we’re all praying for those who have suffered loss and those still in harm’s way in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey that has devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana. For a report on how our members in the affected areas fared and how you can help, click here. … Continue reading "From Greg: Celebrating Our Transformation" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex.32:1-14 and Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 (or Isa. 25:1-9 and Ps. 23) Phil.4:1-9, Matt. 22:1-14 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Philippians 4:4-9 Practicing Aggressive Gratitude In Phil. 4:4-9, Paul urges believers, rather than being anxious, to practice “prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.” Today I want to elaborate on that thought, discussing what we might call … Continue reading "Sermon for October 15, 2017" Read the article
This article is from Josh McDonald, lead pastor of GCI’s congregation in Indianapolis, IN. It is excerpted from a sermon Josh gave to his congregation in casting a vision for outreach to the community surrounding their church. I ended college with student teaching. Every day, I had 80 tenth-graders staring at me. They all pretty much … Continue reading "Hospitality “Outside the Walls”" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Ps. 19 (or Isa. 5:1-7 and Ps. 80:7-15) Phil.3:4b-14, Matt. 21:33-46 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Philippians 3:12-16 (drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and Francis Foulkes in The New Bible Commentary) Running Strong with Jesus Introduction In Philippians 3, Paul rejoices in … Continue reading "Sermon for October 8, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7 and Ps. 78:1-4,12-16 (or Ezek.18:1-4, 25-32 and Ps. 25:1-9) Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Philippians 2:1-13 Sharing in Jesus’ Incarnational Living Each year, Time (magazine) names a Person of the Year. In 2014, Time gave that award not to an individual but to the group of people who … Continue reading "Sermon for October 1, 2017" Read the article
