Scripture readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from Ps. 29:4-8; Isa. 6:1-5; John 3:11-17; Rom. 8:14-17) The Triune God of Love & Power Introduction A friend of mine decided to read the entire Bible. As she started through the Old Testament, her first impression was that the God … Continue reading "Sermon for May 27, 2018 (Trinity Sunday)" Read the article
This article is from Equipper Editor, Ted Johnston. Lead like the apostles? You’ve got to be kidding! After all, they were apostles, and we’re just ordinary folk, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, we who lead GCI congregations and ministries today are “ordinary folk.” But no, the original apostles were not extraordinary supermen. In fact, one … Continue reading "Lead like the apostles" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 2:1-21; Ps. 104:24-35; Rom. 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 15:18-16:15) (Drawing on Wiersbe Bible Commentary, New Bible Commentary, Parable of Joy by Michael Card, and The Gospel of John by F.F. Bruce) The Holy Spirit’s Three-Fold Ministry Introduction Today is Pentecost and we celebrate the outpouring of … Continue reading "Sermon for May 20, 2018 (Pentecost)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance McKinnon (from Acts 1:11) When Jesus Goes Over Our Head Introduction [Note to preacher: in some nations, including the USA, today is Mother’s Day. If you are in one of those nations, you will want to add material, perhaps in the introduction, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 13, 2018 (Ascension Sunday)" Read the article
This article is from Grant Forsyth, GCI Pastor in Kenockee, Michigan. Last January, a member of the local farm museum event committee called. She said they were planning the museum’s annual late summer event (one that draws a couple thousand visitors to a celebration of the history of farming and rural life). She then said … Continue reading "Relate to your community" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GCI pastor Lance McKinnon. As we celebrate the special days in the Christian worship calendar, we are swept up in the grand narrative of Holy Scripture and our thinking is transformed. That being so, I want to give you a “heads-up” concerning May 13, which this year is Ascension Sunday. … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Give your kids a lift" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; Ps. 98) The Circle of Love Introduction Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter, and Ascension Day is this Thursday. Today’s readings remind us of two truths related to Jesus’ ascension: first, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 6, 2018" Read the article
Dear pastors of churches and facilitators of fellowship groups, This week marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Though it has been 50 years since his tragic death, Dr. King’s influence for good in the world continues on. That’s how gifted he was in his … Continue reading "From Greg: Pursue healthy church" Read the article
GCI is committed to giving its leaders high support and high challenge. This issue of GCI Equipper extends multiple challenges and offers help in meeting them. Also included are RCL-synced sermons for May. From Greg: Pursue healthy church A challenge to pastors and facilitators to equip their members for ministry. Relate to your community A challenge … Continue reading "Challenges for GCI church leaders" Read the article
