Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Mark 4:9-11 (NLT). Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the parables meant. He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT). “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 3:22-25 (NLT). But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.” Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. “How can Satan cast out Satan?” he asked. …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 12:13-15 (NLT). Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 13:32-33 (NLT). “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Jesus tells us we will …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 13:44-46 (NLT). “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 19:20-21 (NLT). Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs is known as wisdom literature for its frequent references to the benefits of being wise, specific instructions …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 119:10-11 (NLT). I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119 is the longest of the Psalms, a beautiful poem that gives thanks and praise to God …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:9-11 (NLT). Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Paul writes to encourage …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 (NLT). Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. This chapter describes King David’s worship preparation for the arrival of the Ark of …