Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is 3 John 1:11 (NLT). Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God. In addition to Revelation and a Gospel, the …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 16:15 (NLT). And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” The Gospel of Mark begins with the declaration “This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” Later we hear Jesus begin His public ministry, saying …
Our scripture this morning is Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT). For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. The prophet Zephaniah ministered to Judah in the …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 17:17 (NLT). A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs are short but wise sayings that point us to a better understanding of our relationship with God and each other. Many of these sound like plain common sense, offering practical …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11 (NLT). So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 6:28-31 (NLT). “Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try …
Our scripture this morning is John 5:24-25 (NLT). “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. And I assure you that the time is coming, …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT). You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. The prophet Isaiah wrote during a difficult time in Israel’s history. He had a hard message …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:20-21 (NLT). If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads. Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. In this passage Paul quotes directly from …
Our scripture this morning Titus 2:11-13 (NLT). For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful …