Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture today is Luke 16:10 (NRSV). Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. Jesus tells a somewhat cryptic story about using our resources well for the kingdom, and the danger that lurks in the love of …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 2:5-8 (NRSV). Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 28:19 (NASB). “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” These are the words of the risen Christ to each and every one of us. It is known as the Great Commission, Jesus …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 23:4 (ESV). Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. This verse from Psalm 23 expresses our faith in the Lord in all circumstances. It doesn’t matter …
Our scripture today is Micah 6:8 (ESV). He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? We’ve looked at this scripture before, but it was up again today on Bible.com, perhaps a …
Our scripture this morning is Exodus 33:15 (ESV). And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.” Exodus 33:12-23 is subtitled “Moses’ Intercession” in many translations. The Hebrews have sinned badly by practicing idol worship while Moses had gone up to meet with God. …
Our scripture this morning is Ezekiel 37:5-6 (ESV). Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you …
Our scripture this morning is James 5:16 (ESV). Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Let’s talk about our sins for a bit. I think a statement like that makes most of …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV). Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. This passage comes from the …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV). If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. In this verse God lays out a way …