Scripture readings: Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100 Eph.1:15-23; Matt.25:31-46 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matthew 25:31-46 Responding to King Jesus Introduction Today is Christ the King Sunday—the last Sunday during what the lectionary calls “ordinary time”—the time between Pentecost and Advent. Our readings today appropriately address the truth that God is the good shepherd, and … Continue reading "Sermon for November 26, 2017" Read the article
This sermon is for Thanksgiving Day (November 23). It could also be used for a pre- or post-Thanksgiving worship service. Scripture readings: Deut. 8:7-18; Ps. 65 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Luke 17:11-19 Double Stranger—Double Grateful Introduction In Luke 17:11 we find Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, traveling along … Continue reading "Sermon for November 23, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Judges 4:1-7 and Ps. 123 (or Zeph.1:7, 12-18 and Ps. 90:1-12) 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30 Sermon by Lance McKinnon from Matthew 25:14-30 God’s Got Talent Introduction In our Gospel reading today, we’re taken to Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. Reading this parable on the Sunday before Thanksgiving is a … Continue reading "Sermon for November 19, 2017" Read the article
Dear ministers of Jesus, At our recent Denominational Conference held in Orlando, Florida, GCI President Joseph Tkach announced that I will be replacing him as President when he retires at the end of 2018. Many people congratulated me and shared other positive responses—none more positive than the kind words spoken by Mrs. Norva Kelly. Norva … Continue reading "From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance" Read the article
Here is part 5, which concludes the essay Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an introduction from Joseph Tkach. This essay has been published serially here in Equipper. To read each part, click a link: introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. To read the full essay in one article, click here. For the … Continue reading "Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 (conclusion)" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GenMin national coordinator Jeff Broadnax. This month, as we step into a new season of children’s ministry, let’s play the game Simon Says. I imagine you’re familiar with this game. It teaches children to outwit, outlast and outplay their friends to become the lone survivor (no desert island involved!). All you … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Let’s play “Simon Says”" Read the article
Scripture readings: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 Sermon by Linda Rex from Matthew 25:1-13 Join the Party! Introduction Our Gospel reading in Matthew 25 tells us the story of “the unfaithful servant.” It’s been interpreted in several ways—often in terms of a particular end-time point of view. But let’s see … Continue reading "Sermon for November 12, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Joshua 3:7-17 and Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37 (or Micah 3:5-12 and Ps. 43) 1 Thess. 2:9-13; Matt. 23:1-12 Sermon by Linda Rex from Matthew 23:1-12 Look to Jesus, Not Moral Religion Introduction In our Gospel reading today, Jesus admonished us to look to him to find a better way of relating to God. According to … Continue reading "Sermon for November 5, 2017" Read the article
In the October issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) we continue our celebration of GCI’s ongoing journey of renewal. From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance Greg Williams shares an encouraging message from Norva Kelly concerning GCI’s journey with Jesus from trial to abundance. Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 Gary Deddo concludes his series, … Continue reading "Our journey with Jesus" Read the article
