Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Jeremiah 33:14-15 (RSV). Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV). The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” I have a personal connection to this scripture – it is part of the text for the opening tenor solo of “The Messiah” …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 3:16 (NLT). We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. Most people are familiar with the Gospel of John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…”. However, The …
Our scripture this morning is John 13:34-35 (NLT). “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” Jesus says He is giving us a new commandment, …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 22:36-40 (NLT). “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor …
Our scripture this morning is John 3:34-35 (NLT). For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. John’s gospel speaks often of God’s love for us, expressed through the gift of His Son. In …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:8-9 (NLT). But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Sometimes I find it …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:16-17 (NLT). 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 in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we …
Our scripture this morning is John 11:25-26 (NLT). Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” Jesus taught to large crowds and smaller groups of …
Our scripture this morning is John 6:33-35 (NLT). “The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.” Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes …