Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 1:5-7 (NLT). This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 8:3-5 (ESV). When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:1-2 (NIV). Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 1:10-12 (NLT). Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. Dear brothers and sisters, I want you to understand that the gospel message I preach is not based on mere human reasoning. …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:31-34 (NLT). So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:4-6 (NLT). Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 3:16-18 (NLT). I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 139:13-14 (NLT). You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. While the entirety of scripture is about our connection to God, Psalms often …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:15-16 (NLT). All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:11-13 (NLT). Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Paul has a number of Proverb-like …