Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NLT). That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Scholars tell us the Book of Ecclesiastes was written by …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 6:8-10 (NLT). Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the …
Friends, I’m celebrating my 50th high school class reunion this weekend. Greetings to the Burke High School Class of 1974! Our scripture this morning is Matthew 16:24-26 (NLT). Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Timothy 4:11-12 (NLT). Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. This passage has …
Our scripture this morning is John 3:16-17 (NLT). For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 139:9-10 (NLT). If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. Omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent are big words but they describe the character of God well. He is all seeing, …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 3:23-24 (NLT). For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. It is a fact we can’t deny …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 12:39-40 (NLT). Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. This warning from Jesus to always be …
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.” The prophet Isaiah had a wide variety of lessons and warnings for the people of Israel who had fallen away …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NLT). For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build …