Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is John 10:10-11 (ESV). The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Jesus uses the example of a shepherd and his flock to …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 85:1-2 (ESV). Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah This Psalm remembers God’s goodness to us all. He forgives and restores us when we come in repentance. That’s the choice …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 7:14 (ESV). Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. There are many Old Testament verses that point to the coming of the Messiah. Daniel, Micah, Zecharia, and Isaiah all contain references to …
Our scripture this morning is Jeremiah 33:14 (ESV). Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. Jeremiah wrote to warn the people of the consequences of their unfaithful lives. God was about to allow Babylon to destroy …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 4:23-25 (ESV). Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs speaks to us with wisdom that …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 15:5-7 (NASB1995). Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:17-18 (NASB1995). The righteous cry, and the Lord hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. God loves us in ways we can’t even describe or understand. He wants to be part of …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:18-19 (NASB1995). There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. We love, because He first loved us. The Letters of John and his Gospel all focus on God’s love for …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 145:17-18 (NASB1995). The Lord is righteous in all His ways And kind in all His deeds. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. There are many songs of praise in Psalms, but this one is specifically titled as …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 6:18 (NASB1995). With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints. Paul asks us to pray “at all times in the Spirit”, meaning we are aware of more …