Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 (NLT). So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:10-11 (NLT). This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. In this passage John combines two …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 103:2-4 (NLT). Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. This psalm speaks of God’s …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 2:13-15 (NLT). For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (NLT). For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:4-5 (NLT). Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and …
Our scripture this morning is Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT). But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. Jeremiah tells a disobedient society that there will be consequences for their sin. However, he also reminds them that God is still there for them. He writes “blessed are …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 4:8 (NLT). Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Jesus spoke of love as part of the Greatest Commandment, to love God and each other. Later He says “Your love for one another will prove to …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 3:12-13 (NLT). Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. It’s a …
Our scripture this morning is Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NLT). Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. When one of the religious leaders asked Jesus what is the most important commandment, He replied, “You …