I preached again!
Unfortunately, we were having audio issues on Sunday morning. There currently is not a video or audio of the sermon. If I am able to add one later, I definitely will. Regardless, here is my PowerPoint to at least have an idea of what I preached. May you enjoy even this little bit.
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12, HCSB
God works in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, beginning with the words of Scripture He inspired and toward the Word made flesh, transforming our minds and hearts.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1, HCSB
God works in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, and He began this by becoming one of us through Jesus so that we may know God is with us.
Our little congregation has congregational voting included in our bylaws. If we make changes to those bylaws, bring on new elders or deacons and pastors, or need to make major decisions like about a new building/property, we need at least three-fifths vote in favor. To remove a leader only takes a simple majority. If at least half are not comfortable with thay leader, they cannot effectively lead. All other decisions are handled by the pastors and the Board made up of deacons and elders.
There is nuance and wiggle room on a lot of this, but we also know most people will not be that involved with much of the day-to-day to need to vote on most things.
Daniel
In a previous article I wrote on the question “Is the Practice of Church Members’ Voting Biblical?” where I argued that it is biblical for the congregation of the church to have authority to vote on certain matters concerning the church. But what are those areas that the congregation can vote on?
Question: What should the Church Congregation vote on?
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, HCSB
God works in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, beginning with reading the Scriptures He gave us to point us toward Christ and make us more like Christ.
I first wrote this 9 years ago, so it’s about 19 years ago at this point. We recently discussed that about the time of her next birthday she will have known me longer than she didn’t. I am still 5 years away from me knowing her for more than half of my life, but this wonderful lady has definitely changed my life to the glory of God!
Daniel
Many today are commenting on Martin Luther, the other Reformers, the Reformation in general, or something along those lines. Those are very important, and I will undoubtedly share something in the future. Today, however, instead of focusing on the 95 Theses of Luther, I will do my wife a favor. You see, we met ten […]
One of My Reformation Days
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. –Ecclesiastes 9:5, ESV Today is Reformation Day, the anniversary of Martin Luther igniting the Reformation movement away from the Roman Catholic Church. This means it is also Halloween. And […]
Those Walking in Darkness and Death
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
Psalm 139:23, HCSB
God has revealed Himself through Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can rely on Him to continue to mold us into the likeness of Christ and grow us in our understanding of His will.
He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.
Colossians 1:13, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His works and His people, most importantly through the work of Jesus death and resurrection, bringing salvation from God’s wrath to all who will believe.
Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His Word and His people, especially as we pray and He empowers us by the Holy Spirit to persevere through life and persecution and struggles in general, knowing He is faithful and true to keep His promises.