“Hallelujah” What does Hallelujah mean? Plainly, a simple translation of Hallelujah is “Praise the Lord.” Easter is a time of celebration! Rather than a traditional Easter message, let this be a time of celebration in combination with observing “The Lord’s Supper.” The following video link is part of the celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection and … Read more
“The Joy Set Before Him” ; , ; ; ; ; The week before Easter. The week when Jesus knew that “the time had come for him to leave this world” and that the road ahead – the road to the cross – would be filled with unspeakable pain. What was he thinking? Do you … Read more
“What Was Intended For Evil, God Intended For Good” Genesis 50:15-21 Introduction This is the last week’s message from the ten-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focused on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we explored Genesis 47 – verses 1-12 and … Read more
“Goshen – God’s Protection from the Borg” Genesis 47:1-12 and Genesis 47:27 Introduction This is week nine’s message from the now ten-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we explored Genesis 47 – verses 1-10. … Read more
“The Land of Goshen” Introduction This is week eight’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we saw the process of Joseph’s forgiveness of his brothers. This week, we will discover God’s … Read more
“The Power of Forgiveness” Genesis 45:1-18 Introduction This is week seven’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we learned how Joseph fulfilled Pharaoh’s trust in him. This week, we will Message … Read more
“Recognized and Remembered” Genesis 42:1-18 – Charles Lutz Introduction This is week six’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we learned how Joseph fulfilled Pharaoh’s trust in him. This week, we … Read more
“From the Pit to the Palace” Introduction This is week five’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we looked at how events unfolded that led to Joseph becoming the number two … Read more
“Waiting – God’s Timing” Genesis 40-41:1-45 Introduction This is week four’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, the story of Joseph continued with him being a slave in Potiphar’s household and … Read more
“Staying In God’s Lane” Introduction This is week three’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. Last week, we saw how the jealously of Joseph’s brothers and their hatred of him played out with … Read more
“God’s Hand in the Middle of Adversity” Introduction This is week two’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. The ‘back story’ for this series is that Joseph’s family and family history were far … Read more
“Jacob, Joseph, and Jealousy” Introduction This is week one’s message from the nine-week series “Joseph – What God Intended For Good” that focuses on the life of Joseph and his family as authored by Moses in Genesis. The ‘back story’ for this series is that Joseph’s family and family history were far from perfect. Consider … Read more
“Choices” and Introduction This past week has been one of the darkest chapters in the history of our country. Who would have imagined that the Capitol would be stormed and broken into by our very own citizens? The divisiveness that now exists with our citizenry is at one of the highest points that one can … Read more
“COVID 19 or PSALM 91” This is the opening message of 2021. Introduction The year 2020 has been a year of profound change. Who would have imagined a year ago that we would be wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding gatherings, washing our hands more often, and generally being wary of one another? In addition, we … Read more