Category: weekly reflections

I am looking for your OBSERVATIONS and APPLICATIONS on this passage, to help me prepare for this Sunday’s message (Dec 23, 2007). What stands out to you? What questions does it raise? How do you hear the Lord challenging you? Thanks for your hep!!! — Pastor Norm 43″You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor…

OK, here’s your chance. Please help me write my sermon! Feel free to respond to one of the following: (1) What speaks to you in this passage — John 13:1-17? (2) Should we practice foot-washing as a symbolic act, maybe even as a sacrament (Jesus didn’t say “do this in remembrance of me” but He does…

How To Do The Impossible Next Sunday (July 22) our message will be based on John 15:5 (read John 15:1-17). As our SERVANTS share how God worked in and through them, I will reflect on how God takes the ordinary efforts of His servants, and multiplies their results. Please read through this passage, and answer this question:…

This Sunday (May 6, 2007) the GEMS want me to speak on the subject of thankfulness. I am looking at Luke 9:10-17. I am intrigued by Jesus “giving thanks” even though He didn’t have enough food for everyone. He was thankful because He trusted God, He knew God provided just enough to accomplish His purpose, to…

This Sunday (April 29, 2007) I hope to speak on the subject of environmental stewardship. I think I’ll call the sermon “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (does anyone else remember Kermit’s song?). I am hoping for some feedback at my “Should We Celebrate Earth Day?” The message will be based on Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus reminds…

This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of two newborn members in the Hope family. The message is based on Mark 10:13-16 where the children (Luke mentions ‘babies’, Luke 18:15-17) are brought to Jesus for a blessing. Hmm, can babies and children brought to Jesus without their own choice actually receive a blessing? What kind of blessing…

I’m still preaching on Psalm 146, with the theme Everyone Has A Saviour! On Easter Sunday (April 8, 2007) I am reflecting on the concluding verses how the Lord will thwart the plans of the wicked, but He Himself will reign forever! Do you have any comments or questions about the passages?

Oops, sorry, I forgot to mention that I am preaching on Psalm 146 this Sunday (March 25), especially v.3,  “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save.” Its kind of late, but if anyone has any thoughts on this, please share them!

I’m preaching on The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-21) this coming Sunday (March 18, 2007). Its the daily Bible Reading scheduled for March 13. Some of us heard these commands every Sunday growing up, but do we really know what they say, what they mean? Do we still need to hear this law, now that Jesus has…

I’m preaching on Mark 9:1-10 this coming Sunday (March 4, 2007). Its the daily Bible Reading scheduled for February 26. I really do want to hear from you! Even just one thought, one comment, one question. It does help me organize my thoughts for the sermon. Click on Comments to leave your thoughts. Pastor Norm