What if we changed the words of Jesus Loves Me? From Jesus loves me to Jesus loves them. Go ahead, sing it this way: Jesus loves them this I know for the Bible tells me so. Addicted ones to him belong, for they are weak, but he is strong.
Roosevelt implored: We slashed our forests, we used our soils, we encouraged floods, all of this so greatly that we were brought rather suddenly to face the fact that unless we gave thought to the lives of our children and grandchildren, they would no longer be able to live and improve upon our American way of life.
If you had a one-on-one with Jesus and he asked you: Do you truly love me? Do you really love me? Are you even my friend? How would you respond?
Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.
(Easter Sunrise Sermon) But by the grace of God I am what I am, and this grace toward me has not been in vain.
(Easter Sunday Sermon) They had been with him from the beginning, witnessing countless miracles and listening to the amazing teachings and preachings of this most unconventional rabbi. It all came to such a quick end. The crucifixion was so anticlimactic.
You want to be on the right side of history on this issue, or how do you think history will judge you on this fifty years from now? Two phrases you may have heard from time to time when somebody is about to make a very important decision.
We must trust God to make us the church we need to be to serve his people here in our midst and then allow us to expand our reach as we grow into our new self and seek to expand our reach.
Coming to the crucified and risen Christ to receive eternal life and the joy of a personal relationship with Jesus, the Savior of the world, just didn't make sense. It couldn't possibly be that easy. There had to be a catch.
All who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take up their cross, and follow me. All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me and because of the good news will save them.