Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:43-45 (NLT). You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 41:13 (NLT). For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. God tells His people “don’t be afraid” time after time in scripture. The Lord says this in His call to …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 (NLT). Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Timothy 6:12-14 (NLT). Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave …
Our scripture this morning is Exodus 20:8 (NLT). Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. This commandment continues in Exodus 20:9-11. It gives us specific instruction to remember God rested after Creation (Genesis 2:1-3) and that we are to follow the pattern of work and rest that God has given us. More …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 18:20 (NLT). For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. This verse concludes a lesson on church discipline (Matthew 18:15-20). It speaks of how to treat others while resolving a problem among believers. This is never an easy process, but Jesus gives …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (NLT). But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Paul …
Our scripture this morning is John 9:35-38 (NLT). When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord, …
Our scripture this morning is Acts 8:35 (NLT). So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus. As always, we need to read the whole passage to get a complete story from scripture, however this is a marvelous statement. The lesson is found in Acts 8:26-40, telling of Philip’s witness …
Our scripture this morning is John 3:19-21 (NLT). And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be …