After Moses came down from the Mt. Sinai, he broke the tablet with the Ten Words of God on them. But later, Moses asked God to look with mercy on the Israelites. And so, Moses went back up Mt. Sinai where God would tell him to write down His Words on the two tablets of […]
Exodus, Lesson 30: God and Moses “Negotiate”
March 8, 2014 by
The Israelites had tried to worship Yahweh using the worship forms they were comfortable with because of their time in Egypt. God called such worship “play” (Exodus 32:6) and a “great sin” (Exodus 32:30-31). Yet, Moses implored to God on behalf of the people. And God responded that He would, based on His earlier promises, […]
1 Peter 1:18-19: Christ Has Made You Without Blemish or Defect
March 6, 2014 by
We’ve all heard the term “spring cleaning.” That’s when, often during spring, you take extra time to clean the house from winter’s buildup of dirt and dust. Yes, all of us find that we need to, now and then, stop and do some serious cleaning around our house. And although we can live with some […]
Chuck Kelsey’s Funeral Sermon: John 14:1-6
March 5, 2014 by
When Christians gather for the funeral of a fellow believer in the faith, a singular moment, unlike any other, takes place. For in such a moment is the coming together of heaven and earth. The physical remains of someone whom God has called home connect the saints here with the saints in heaven. For the […]
Sunday Services for Sunday, March 2nd are Cancelled
March 1, 2014 by
Because of projected inclement weather, all church activities for Sunday, March 2nd have been cancelled. The planned Lenten Ash Wednesday services are still scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th at 1:00 and 7:00 PM.
Ash Wednesday Services
March 1, 2014 by
The first service of Lent is Ash Wednesday. This year, our Ash Wednesday Services will be on Wednesday, March 5th, at 1:00 and 7:00 PM. Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day season of Lent. It is a season when God’s baptized people cleanse their hearts through the Lenten disciplines of repentance, prayer, fasting, and charitable giving. It’s a time we set aside […]
Memorial Service for Charles Kelsey
February 27, 2014 by
The memorial service for Charles “Chuck” Kelsey is now scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 4th at Stumpff Funeral Home in Kimberling City. The internment of his ashes will be at 12:00 noon at the Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
1 Corinthians 3:10-23: Brought into the Church
February 25, 2014 by
An early-Church document, similar to the book of Revelation, is the Shepherd of Hermas. The title comes from a Christ figure who appears as a shepherd to the author, whose name is Hermas. And in that document, Hermas has several different visions. I mention this because one vision in the Shepherd of Hermas uses the […]
Understanding Jesus’ Atonement: Objectively and Subjectively
February 22, 2014 by
Instructing adults in the Faith, we are now in question-and-answer period, going over specifics questions that some being instructed have. In this lesson, we look at Jesus’ work to save us objectively (what He did irrespective of the faith one may have) and subjectively (whether one believes what Jesus objectively did for our salvation). […]
Philippians, Lesson 6: Final Exhortations
February 14, 2014 by
Paul just finished saying that he wasn’t perfect (that is reached the fullness of salvation that takes place on the Last Day). But Paul also recognized that from an eternal perspective Christians are perfect, bringing out the “now” and “not yet” of our life in Christ. Paul now exhorts the Philippian Christians to imitate him. […]
