Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Luke 9:23-24 (ESV). And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” Jesus teaches that …
Our scripture this morning is John 20:21-22 (ESV). Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” This is John’s recording of the Great Commission …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 10:12-13 (ESV). For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” In the early church there was some concern …
Our scripture this morning is Genesis 1:3-4 (ESV). And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. Light plays an important part in the Bible story. It was the first thing God spoke into existence when He …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 105:1-2 (ESV). Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! This song of praise reminds us that God is the source of all things and we owe …
Our scripture today is Amos 5:24 (ESV). But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. It may be an oversimplification, but it seems virtually every human problem we face stems from our lack of love for God and one another, and our failure to treat them as we want to …
Our scripture this morning is James 1:19-20 (ESV). Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. I feel this scripture is especially relevant in the world we face today. Having said that, it …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 11:24-25 (ESV). Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Jesus …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 6:1-2 (ESV). Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. The law of Christ, as Paul terms …
Our scripture today is Proverbs 9:9-10 (ESV). Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. The Book of Proverbs is probably the …