Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:9-11 (NLT). Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Paul writes to encourage …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 (NLT). Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. This chapter describes King David’s worship preparation for the arrival of the Ark of …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 139:9-12 (NLT). If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night— but even in …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 3:5-7 (NLT). Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. …
Our scripture this morning is Hosea 10:12 (NLT). I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’ God has sent Israel a …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:43-45 (NLT). You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 41:13 (NLT). For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. God tells His people “don’t be afraid” time after time in scripture. The Lord says this in His call to …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 (NLT). Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Timothy 6:12-14 (NLT). Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave …
Our scripture this morning is Exodus 20:8 (NLT). Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. This commandment continues in Exodus 20:9-11. It gives us specific instruction to remember God rested after Creation (Genesis 2:1-3) and that we are to follow the pattern of work and rest that God has given us. More …