Monthly Archives: February 2011

How to be Perfect

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Pastor David

This Sunday, we considered Jesus’s words in Matthew 5:38-48, which culminate with the famous saying, “be perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect.”  How perfect is that?  What is God calling us to be, anyway?  Click the link … Continue reading →

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Preview: How to be Perfect

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Pastor David

“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”  In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus set forth some pretty high expectations for our behavior as his followers.  Turn the other cheek…go the extra mile…love your enemies…  What kind of lifestyle is this?  … Continue reading →

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Focus 40

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Pastor David

The season of Lent, which leads up to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, is nearly upon us.  Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on March 9.  Traditionally, this is a season of preparation, introspection, and repentance for … Continue reading →

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High Stakes

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Pastor David

In Matthew 5:21-30, Jesus expanded on the Old Testament laws “Do not murder” and “Do not commit adultery.”  He was calling his disciples to avoid not just those actions but also the thoughts and attitudes that lie behind them.  But … Continue reading →

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Preview: High Stakes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Pastor David

When Jesus taught his disciples about the true requirements for God-pleasing choices, he went beyond the simple commandments “do not murder” and “do not commit adultery.”  But he seemed to raise the stakes to an incredibly high level.  Are we … Continue reading →

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The Privilege of Scripture

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Pastor David

How many versions of the Bible do you have in your home?  I hope you have at least one – if not, let me know and we’ll fix that ASAP!  It’s likely, though, that you have a few different translations … Continue reading →

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Bright and Salty

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Pastor David

What do Goldilocks, cooking, and the Sermon on the Mount have in common? There’s only one way to find out. Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on Matthew 5:13-20, the passage in which Jesus calls his disciples … Continue reading →

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Preview: Bright and Salty

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Pastor David

“You are the salt of the earth.”  “You are the light of the world.”  Are these familiar words to you?  What did Jesus have in mind when he called his followers to be bright and salty?  And what does this … Continue reading →

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Rest for your souls

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Pastor David

Have you ever stopped to wonder – in the sense of being amazed – at how the Lord provides rest for his people in all circumstances?  Surely our life situations are not always restful, and we might expect Christians enduring … Continue reading →

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dn ǝpıs sıɥʇ

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Pastor David

On Sunday, February 6, Pastor David led us on an investigation of the well-known “Beatitudes” found in Matthew 5:1-12.  Click the link below to hear this sermon about how these teachings of Jesus show us a model for “the good … Continue reading →

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