Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
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 …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 18:20 (NLT). For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. This verse concludes a lesson on church discipline (Matthew 18:15-20). It speaks of how to treat others while resolving a problem among believers. This is never an easy process, but Jesus gives …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (NLT). But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Paul …
Our scripture this morning is John 9:35-38 (NLT). When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” “Yes, Lord, …
Our scripture this morning is Acts 8:35 (NLT). So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus. As always, we need to read the whole passage to get a complete story from scripture, however this is a marvelous statement. The lesson is found in Acts 8:26-40, telling of Philip’s witness …
Our scripture this morning is John 3:19-21 (NLT). And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 7:47-50 (NLT). “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.” The men at the table said among themselves, “Who …
Our scripture this morning is Acts 2:38-39 (NLT). Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, to your children, …
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. …