Tag Archives: God of Peace

Anxiety Like a Lead Zeppelin

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. (Proverbs 12:25 CSB) As a pastor and a hospital chaplain, anxiety often overcomes me with a double-dose: Sunday followed by Monday. I can find myself … Continue reading

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The Living God

Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole earth: “May your prosperity abound. I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For … Continue reading

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If You’re Gonna Eat Then You’re Gonna Work

Evening Sermon at NCPC-Selma, “Duty, Diligence, & Dependence,” March 4, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon outline: [1.] Duty, 6-12. – a. Biblical Command (6). b. Godly Example (7-9). c. Christian Admonition (10-12) [2.] Diligence, 13-15. – a. Godly … Continue reading

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Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading

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