Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:8-9 (NLT). But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Sometimes I find it …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:16-17 (NLT). We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we …
Our scripture this morning is John 11:25-26 (NLT). Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” Jesus taught to large crowds and smaller groups of …
Our scripture this morning is John 6:33-35 (NLT). “The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.” Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT). Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Jesus speaks to us here regarding possessions and priorities. He addresses the human obsession with …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NLT). “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul reminds …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:4-5 (NLT). The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. Today is the beginning of our celebration of Advent, the time of preparation for Christ coming to be …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 2:6-8 (NLT). Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT). Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:34-35 (NLT). Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you.” Today in the …