Bible Study

Sermon Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 Jonah Emily Sylvester God’s a fisherman. Do you know how I know? What are fishermen famous for? They tell tall tales. Exactly the kind of tales a little boy in Nazareth would have listened to 2000 years ago. Imagine him sitting by a campfire by the Sea of Galilee, arms … Continue reading “Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah (Sylvester) – Bible study”

Sermon Micah 6:1-8 The Short List The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: You might remember the old story about a man who was informed by his doctor that he had rabies. The doctor also had to inform the man that he had waited so long to go the doctor that nothing could be done about … Continue reading “Micah 6:1-8 The Short List (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon Micah 6:1-8 The Right Stuff The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Familiar words. Perhaps you memorized them (or a version of them) in … Continue reading “Micah 6:1-8 The Right Stuff (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Micah 6:1-8 What Does the Lord Require? Dr. Philip W. McLarty The last two Sundays we’ve heard a couple of lesser known stories of the Old Testament. Today we’ll hear about one of the lesser known prophets, the prophet Micah. He’s referred to in the Bible as one of the Minor Prophets. That’s because … Continue reading “Micah 6:1-8 What Does the Lord Require (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Evangelical Patience The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. AMEN. “Don’t just stand there, do something!” We are uncomfortable with inactionat least I should say I am uncomfortable with inaction. Sometimes we have to go beyond … Continue reading “Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Evangelical Patience (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Why All the Violence? Dr. Keith Wagner This week it was reported in Michigan that a 3-year old girl was shot and killed at a daycare center in Detroit. Unfortunately stories like this one happen every day. How anyone could kill a child is beyond my understanding. Perhaps it’s my imagination … Continue reading “Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Why All the Violence? (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Habakkuk 1:1-4, 13 Unanswered Prayer Dr. Mickey Anders About a month ago, I received an e-mail from a friend named Greg who wrote: “What happened to Mike Turner, an Presbyterian minister from Idaho, in 1998, surpasses even Job and Paul. I have been unable to identify any divine purpose that could be served by … Continue reading “Habakkuk 1:1-4, 13 Unanswered Prayer (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 25:14-30 & Zephaniah 1:7-18 The Cure for Apathy Scott N. Callaham The first passage in Matthew 25:14-30 is Jesus’ well-known story of the man who leaves on a journey and entrusts the disposition of some of his wealth to his slaves. He gives each of them an amount, verse 15 says, “according to … Continue reading “Zephaniah 1:7-18 The Cure for Apathy (Callaham) – Bible study”

Sermon Zephaniah 3:14-20 Blue Christmas Dr. Mickey Anders The Christmas music sets the expectation for a happy, merry, joyful season. Just listen to some of the words we sing each Christmas: “Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.” “Love and joy come to you, and to you … Continue reading “Zephaniah 3:14-20 Blue Christmas (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Zephaniah 3:14,17b Rejoice with All Your Heart Pastor Vince Gerhardy “I want to make a confession.” That was the first thing Jack said to me after we introduced ourselves. Jack was in his mid 20s. The hospital chaplain had contacted me because Jack wanted to see a minister. “I’ve done some really terrible things. … Continue reading “Zephaniah 3:14-17b Rejoice with All Your Heart (Gerhardy) – Bible study”