“They Still Did Not Believe”

April 13, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsHebrews 3, Isaiah 6, John 12, signs and wonders, unbelief

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:10; John 12:35-43 (text); Hebrews 3:12-19 April 10, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear congregation of Christ: God had always shown mighty works to his people. All the way to the primeval days of creation, God created a beautiful paradise for Adam and Eve. He sent his holy wrath against mankind’s wickedness by destroying everyone in the great flood, except for Noah and his family. He showed signs and wonders to our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He redeemed his people from Egypt with mighty…

John Sermons

Jesus Anointed with Extravagant Oil

April 3, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsJesus anointed with oil, John 12, Lazarus, Mark 14, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Prophet Priest King

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 61:1; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:2, 12:1-8 (text) April 3, 2016 • Download sermon (PDF) Ccongregation of Christ: In the early 1970s, when I was in college, a rock musical called “Jesus Christ Superstar” became a hit in Broadway and in the movies. It was the story of the struggle between two personalities in John’s gospel: Our Lord Jesus and Judas Iscariot. Also prominent in the play was Mary Magdalene, who was portrayed as a prostitute who fell in love with Jesus. This horrible tale is based…

4 Crumbs of Fool’s Gold About the Resurrection of Jesus

March 29, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsresurrection, spiritual resurrection theory, stolen body theory, swoon theory, wrong tomb theory

Last Sunday, Easter Sunday, I attached this article, condensed from “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” by Dr. Jack L. Arnold of Third Millennium Ministries, as a bulletin insert. It is one thing to reject the resurrection fact; it is quite another to try to explain away the biblical record. Men have tried to explain the empty tomb in a number of ways: The “wrong tomb” theory: Some say that the women who found the tomb empty were at the wrong tomb. There were four women. If the ladies made…

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“I AM the Resurrection and the Life: Do You Believe This?”

March 28, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSprings1 Corinthians 15, John 11, Psalm 118, resurrection

Scripture Readings: Psalm 118:22-27; John 11:17-25 (text) March 27, 2016 * ZCRC (Pasig) and BSCC * Download this sermon (PDF) Ccongregation of Christ: A story is told of a Christian School teacher who asked her class the week before Easter about their knowledge of the celebration. One little girl volunteered her opinion, “Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all that.” “No, that’s not it,” said the teacher. “I know what Easter is,” said another excitedly. “Easter is…

Sermons

“Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled”

March 24, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsdwelling-place, John 14, memorial service, Psalm 23

Rev. Nollie Malabuyo * March 22, 2016 Memorial Service for Grace Nydam * Download this sermon (PDF) D ear friends: The context of our Scripture reading today in John Chapter 14 tells us that this was Jesus’ farewell address to his disciples before he was crucified. He came down from heaven and assumed human nature to save his people from sin by his sacrifice on the cross. In his farewell speech to his disciples in John 14, his disciples were troubled after he told them that he was leaving…

Ruth Sermons

The Midnight Proposal at the Threshing Floor

March 7, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBoaz, Naomi, Revelation 19, Ruth, Ruth 3, threshing floor

Ruth 2:23-3:18; Proverbs 31:10-12, 25, 30-31 March 6, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: In the old days, a man proposes marriage to the woman he loves by just a simple kneel before her plus a beautiful ring on her finger. Today, men think of all kinds of creative ways to propose. Some make their proposal scuba diving, skydiving, or on top of Mount Everest. Others do it by messages on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. But no other proposal will outdo the marriage…

Ruth Sermons

The Blind Date in a Field of Dreams

February 28, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBoaz, gleaning, kinsman-redeemer, Naomi, Psalm 91, Ruth, Ruth 1

Ruth 1:22-2:23; Psalm 91:1-2; Matthew 23:37 February 28, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: The 1964 Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of a Jewish family living in imperial Russia in the 1900s. He has two main issues: the edict of the Czar to edict all Jews living in their village; and her five independent-minded daughters. The father wants to maintain Jewish religious and cultural traditions, including having her daughters’ marriage arranged by the village “matchmaker.” He wanted her three daughters to…

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From the House of Bread to the World and Back

February 22, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBethlehem, confession of faith, Elimelech, house of bread, Moab, Naomi, Ruth 1

Ruth 1:6-22; Hebrews 12:7-11; James 4:13-14 February 21, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: In Chapter 4 of his letter, the Apostle James warns Christians about making decisions in life without regard for the Lord’s will. He says that too often, our decisions are based primarily on our material pursuit. He cautions, “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit.’” Looking for financial security is…

Ruth Sermons

Ruth and Boaz: A Love Story for the Ages

February 14, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsBoaz, Book of Ruth, kinsman-redeemer, Naomi

Ruth and Boaz A Love Story for the Ages Ruth 1:1-9; 2:1-13; 3:1-12; 4:13-17; Ephesians 5:25-29 February 14, 2016 (Big Springs URC) • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved congregation of Christ: Today, we will take a break from our study of the Gospel of John to start a short series on the Book of Ruth. We often hear about this much-loved book as an idealized, romantic love story between Ruth and Boaz, Ruth’s commitment and faithfulness to Naomi, and Boaz’s kindness and generosity. But are these the only themes in…

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A Valentine’s Day Meditation

February 13, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringslove songs, love story, Valentine's Day, Valentinus

Big Springs Community Church held its annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Fellowship yesterday. It was a joyous time of fellowship, with many seeing friends for the first time after many years. The program was short and simple, with only a couple of games, a short video, and a short meditation. Most of the time was taken up by the delicious, tender, juicy prime rib dinner prepared by Ken Joling and the kitchen crew. John and Marilyn Pitzer played love songs on the piano, dulcimer, and autoharp. For a photo album…