Is God Asleep at the Wheel?
Luke 8.22-25 - Is God Asleep at the Wheel? Sometimes it feels that way. Explore what the Disciples discovered under the tutelage of Jesus, Who was quite literally asleep as a storm raged around His followers. And take heart!
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- Jan 13, 2019Is God Asleep at the Wheel?Is God Asleep at the Wheel?Luke 8.22-25 - Is God Asleep at the Wheel? Sometimes it feels that way. Explore what the Disciples discovered under the tutelage of Jesus, Who was quite literally asleep as a storm raged around His followers. And take heart!
- Jan 6, 2019The Most Important Hearing Test EverThe Most Important Hearing Test EverLuke 8.4-15 - There's a repetitive line from an advertisement that has become part of our cultural slang: "Can you hear me now?" In this New Year's message from Luke's gospel Jesus asks pretty much that exact question! It's the "Most Important Hearing Test Ever." Jesus is calling! Can you hear Him now?
- Dec 24, 2018The Wrapping of ChristmasThe Wrapping of ChristmasChristmas gifts typically come wrapped! And that's how God our Father's great gift of Christmas, Jesus, came special delivery to us! He was wrapped in swaddling cloths that first Christmas to reveal He is really, completely and totally with us. He went on as a man to wrap Himself in other ways, each profoundly kind revealing He is for us! Unwrap the wrappings of Jesus and see His goodness!
- Dec 23, 2018O Little Town of BethlehemO Little Town of BethlehemMatthew 2 and Micah 5 - Bethlehem is a real, historical place, the place where a real, historical person named Jesus was born. History means that you and I can be secure about our Faith! It isn't based on myth or wishful thinking, but on historic places and people who can be searched out! Good news! Bethlehem's humble status reminds us for all eternity that our God comes to the simple, the small, the humble. Good news! The very meaning of the word "Bethlehem" reminds us that the One Who was born there is the bread of life, the One Who can satisfy our deepest longing and quench our greatest thirst. Good news! Good news indeed! Rejoice!
- Dec 16, 2018O Holy NightO Holy NightChristmas has consequences! Christmas gets us out of our comfort zone and challenges our routines. It makes a mess of our schedules and, if we aren't careful, our finances! For better or for worse, Christmas is unavoidable, unwavering, unstoppable. It makes an impact. It has consequences. Have you considered the lasting consequences of Christmas? Have you embraced them? They can make all the difference in your world! Paul's letter to Philemon reveals the beautiful consequences of Christmas!
- Dec 2, 2018Go Tell It on the Mountain!Go Tell It on the Mountain!Luke 2:15-20 What's your favorite Christmas movie? These are often shared experiences across the generations. Families have traditions built around them! Which Christmas movie character is your favorite? Which one best captures the way you feel about Christmas? Elf? The Grinch? George Bailey? Charlie Brown? There are many different responses to Christmas, and that's been true since the very first Christmas. Let's get some counsel this week from some great cast members of the original Christmas. They can show us how we can make Christmas truly great!
- Nov 18, 2018Grumpy ChildrenGrumpy ChildrenLuke 7:29-35 Who makes you grumpy? As we turn for home towards the week devoted to gratitude, why on earth are we going to talk about grumpiness? It's simple: Jesus made some people grumpy. And those people made Jesus a little grumpy! You don't want to be one of those people! At MCC we are discovering the goodness of Jesus, and when we do, gratitude naturally replaces grumpiness! Let's get equipped for gratefulness! Jesus shows us the way!
- Nov 4, 2018What to Do When You are ExpectingWhat to Do When You are ExpectingLuke 7.18-23. What do you expect from Jesus? Honestly? All of us have our "great expectations" of what Jesus will do for us. Those impact our walk with God, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Jesus helps us set our expectations, so that our walk is sober, steady and straight!
- Oct 28, 2018Is He or Isn’t He?Is He or Isn’t He?Luke 7.1-10. Jesus taught us not to “judge” or “condemn” others (Luke 6:37), but what do we do about that man/woman in the mirror? Is she worthy? Is he? How do we know? What do the witnesses have to say? This week Jesus meets a man who is worthy, or maybe not! You be the judge!
- Oct 21, 2018Fruits and FoundationFruits and FoundationLuke 6.43-49. What do you hear? That's a pretty important question when the person on the other end of the stethoscope is a medical professional! And we want a good report! Jesus puts a spiritual stethoscope to our hearts as He concludes His greatest message. What He hears makes all the difference in the world!
