Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:18-19. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. We love each other because he loved us first. John is the author of …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 2:3-5. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Humble and bold are not words …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 18:20. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. The section heading for this passage in the New Living Translation is “Correcting another believer”. Other versions call it “Restoring a brother” and “Discipline and prayer”. Reading the complete lesson (Matthew 18:15-20) is …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 27:17. As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. While Proverbs is made up of mostly short lessons, there is a lot to learn from these wisdom statements. In this single sentence there is much to consider. It speaks to us of our relationship with God and …
Our scripture this morning is Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Our relationships with one another are important to God. He said in Genesis 2:18 …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 6:37-38. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 31:28-30. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs begins and ends …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 10:11-13. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 40:1-3. I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. …