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Dan Mitchum - April 28, 2024
“Good grief!” is what Charlie Brown laments when crestfallen or dismayed. But is there such a thing as good grief? The Bible says there is—but it calls it “godly grief.” Second Corinthians 7:10 says, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.” Tomorrow, we’ll return to our new study in the book of Micah. God’s warning spoken through Micah is shocking in its severity. And how does Micah respond? Does he gloat because God is finally threatening to judge His people after centuries of rebellion? No, Micah does something entirely different. He grieves—not for himself, but for his friends, neighbors, and those in the nation he loved. And Micah longs for his people to be filled with godly grief—a grief that leads to repentance and salvation. When we look at our culture today, do we grieve like Micah?
“Good grief!” is what Charlie Brown laments when crestfallen or dismayed. But is there such a thing as good grief? The Bible says there is—but it calls it “godly grief.” Second Corinthians 7:10 says, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.” Tomorrow, we’ll return to our new study in the book of Micah. God’s warning spoken through Micah is shocking in its severity. And how does Micah respond? Does he gloat because God is finally threatening to judge His people after centuries of rebellion? No, Micah does something entirely different. He grieves—not for himself, but for his friends, neighbors, and those in the nation he loved. And Micah longs for his people to be filled with godly grief—a grief that leads to repentance and salvation. When we look at our culture today, do we grieve like Micah?
Marc Swenson - June 25, 2023
Composure in a Topsy Turvy World
When we look around, it seems that society is becoming more and more unglued. Politics, agendas, and our own personal struggles can make us anxious and stressed out. How are we to react to political decisions we don’t agree with? What are we to do with the things outside of our control? How are we to handle the experiences of life that make no sense? If you’ve ever asked one of those questions, you’re in good company. This Sunday, the Teacher of Ecclesiastes will help us understand how to live a life of composure in a topsy turvy world.
Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
From Series: "Ecclesiastes: The Secret of Life"
This week we start a new sermon series on one of the most puzzling books of the Bible. Ecclesiastes was written by a man searching for the secret of life. Hoping to find the answer, he experimented with everything life has to offer. He threw amazing parties, built breathtaking buildings, amassed incredible wealth—and that’s just for starters. He denied himself nothing his eyes desired and refused his heart no pleasure. And what did he discover?
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Marc Swenson - June 25, 2023
Composure in a Topsy Turvy World
When we look around, it seems that society is becoming more and more unglued. Politics, agendas, and our own personal struggles can make us anxious and stressed out. How are we to react to political decisions we don’t agree with? What are we to do with the things outside of our control? How are we to handle the experiences of life that make no sense? If you’ve ever asked one of those questions, you’re in good company. This Sunday, the Teacher of Ecclesiastes will help us understand how to live a life of composure in a topsy turvy world.
Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
From Series: "Ecclesiastes: The Secret of Life"
This week we start a new sermon series on one of the most puzzling books of the Bible. Ecclesiastes was written by a man searching for the secret of life. Hoping to find the answer, he experimented with everything life has to offer. He threw amazing parties, built breathtaking buildings, amassed incredible wealth—and that’s just for starters. He denied himself nothing his eyes desired and refused his heart no pleasure. And what did he discover?