This past Sunday our message was, "What's In a Name?" It involved the healing of a lame man in Acts 3 at The Beautiful Gate of the Temple. Peter and John made it clear that the healing was done "in the name of Jesus of Nazareth." One of the things I asked people to consider was to make sure we … [Read more...] about Don’t Misuse His Name
Quality Time vs. Quantity Time
The age old debate when it comes to relationships is quality time vs. quantity time. Quality time refers to the caliber of the time we invest, and quantity time refers to the amount of time we spend. There is a story of a little child who was asked, "Which would you prefer, quality time or quantity … [Read more...] about Quality Time vs. Quantity Time
Pray Like Them
Dave Butts is the president of Harvest Prayer Ministries, and the author of multiple books, articles and resources on prayer. He also served as president of the International Conference on Missions when it met in Columbus. He shares below what I have been attempting to stress in recent weeks as we … [Read more...] about Pray Like Them
After God’s Own Heart
This week I would like to share with you a column written by Charles Swindoll. Although I fall short with great regularity, I aspire to be a man after God's own heart. As you read this, consider the importance of the essential character qualities that position us to seek the Lord fully. I hope … [Read more...] about After God’s Own Heart
On Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, Rick Kessler distributed a devotional from Guideposts about the memories we preserve of loved ones on this day. The author is Fred Bauer. I want to share it below and then add a final thought: And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it afeast to the Lord … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day
In The Waiting Room
In Jonathon Barnes' excellent sermon last Sunday from Acts 1:1-11, one of his main points was that the disciples of Jesus were told by Jesus to "wait." The exact words of Acts 1:4 are: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about." I will … [Read more...] about In The Waiting Room
It’s All About You, Jesus
Several years ago I wrote out and shared my dreams for Madison Christian Church. I know that I have share it so much that people got tired of hearing it. One of the bullet points of my dream was this: I have a dream of a church that exalts Jesus. I dream of a church where hundreds of people can … [Read more...] about It’s All About You, Jesus
Join Us for a Night of Worship!
We would love for you to join us for an evening of contemporary Christian music on Sunday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Admission is absolutely free and we promise that you will be blessed by the experience. I want to say that the Praise Team for this event - both instrumentalists … [Read more...] about Join Us for a Night of Worship!
Forgive Yourself
On Sunday I will bring a message entitled, "Forgive Yourself." It is the final message in a short miniseries called, "Do You Want to Get Well?" Our forgiveness of ourselves is based on the promise of the forgiveness of God in our lives. The first step in the process of forgiving ourselves is making … [Read more...] about Forgive Yourself