August 4, 2024
The Special Place of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Sunday, August 4, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton We are learning from the Corinthians how not to be a church member. Their extreme abuse of the spiritual gifts has led them to quarrel and to brag. In chapter 3 Paul states that in every church there… Read More »
July 28, 2024
God Is Faithful! 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Sunday, July 28, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton There is more teaching on the nature of the Church in 1 Corinthians than any other New Testament book. In this letter we find answers to questions like How do I handle a disagreement at my church? What does a Christian… Read More »
July 21, 2024
Redemptive Movement 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 // Romans 10:14 Sunday, July 21, 2024 Brennan Margos As Christians, we were never meant to keep the Gospel to ourselves. We are to be intentional ambassadors on mission for Christ. My goal is to show you how we can share the Good News of Jesus despite obstacles we face.… Read More »
July 14, 2024
God Used A Grub Worm Jonah 4 Sunday, July 14, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Most of us have watched our children play together with friends. It seems like when there are only two playing together all is well. But when a third child comes along in the neighborhood and tries to join in, he… Read More »
July 7, 2024
God Doesn’t Hold Grudges Jonah 3 Sunday, July 1, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton D.L. Moody once remarked, “The best way to revive a church is to build a fire in the pulpit.” Once Jonah experienced the grace of God, he was ready to preach the grace of God. All Jonah was to do was… Read More »
June 30, 2024
One of the Bible’s Great Prayers Jonah 2 Sunday, June 30, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton In Jonah 1 everybody is hurling. God hurled a great storm off the Joppa coast. The pagan mariners hurled their cargo overboard to lighten the ship. Then Jonah is hurled over the side of the ship and the sea… Read More »
June 23, 2024
In Hot Pursuit of A Prophet Jonah 1:1-16 Sunday, June 23, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Jonah is found among the Minor Prophets. When we think of prophets, we usually think of a future prediction concerning God’s people. But Jonah recounts a story from his personal past that has significance for God’s people today. Some… Read More »
June 16, 2024
Consider Jesus Hebrews 2:14-18 Sunday, June 16, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Clearly the theme of this text is the death and resurrection of Jesus and the benefits that result to those who believe. These verses reveal God’s wise plan from the beginning to destroy the Devil and redeem His people. That redemption had to… Read More »
June 2, 2024
Common Clay Pots 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Sunday, June 2, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Corinthian Christians practiced their faith like everything else in their life; they were over the top. We are told in the second Corinthian letter that his second visit was “painful” (2 Co. 2:1). It was an unplanned visit just to… Read More »
May 26, 2024
Guidance for the Graduates Proverbs 3:1-10 Sunday, May 26, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Genesis 1 reminds us that God created a well-ordered universe. Proverbs explains how we can live successfully in God’s world. Proverbs 3 is deeply embedded in Israelite society. Mothers and fathers invested themselves in raising their children to know God. The… Read More »
