Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 22:4-5 (NLT). True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it. Interpreting Old Testament wisdom can sometimes be difficult. We know that our faith doesn’t guarantee us wealth or position here …
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. Paul often …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 2:3-5 (NLT). Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Paul has a sharp lesson …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:1-2 (NLT). So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Paul speaks very clearly here, teaching that by the gift …
Our scripture this morning is John 14:25-27 (NIV). All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 133:1-3 (NLT). How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:8 (NLT). And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Paul encourages the Philippians (and us) to focus on the blessings …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 (NLT). See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Paul …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT). I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians …
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 …