Joel Gilbert
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Fasting: Delighting Through Denial
Over the last several weeks, weve been discussing various ways that we can have a Disciplined delight in the Trinity. Weve looked at taking in scripture through reading, hearing and studying it. Weve discussed meditating on Scripture. Weve considere
Finding Joy in the Lord
Sermon Title: Finding Joy in the Lord(Show Slide 1) Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-16 I was visiting with Sunitas relatives from Canada a couple of weeks ago and was watching Americas Got Talent on TV. (Show Slide 2 cue) I was impressed with the performa
Wisdom and the Ways of God
Pastoral Prayer: Graduation sentiments In May and June, countless schools around the world participated in commencement ceremonies - marking the end of one chapter of life or schooling and movement into the next. Over the years, there have been some famou
The Welcome of Wisdom
Ive heard it said that art is something that requires contemplation. Whether its the visual arts or musical arts or even the literary/poetic arts, there are things that are quickly available on the surface, but, when given time for reflection, concentra
The Origin of Wisdom
Introduction: There is a phrase that has come up in news reports and advocacy over the last few years - the right side of history. The phrase pre-supposes that the views that one side of an issue is advocating will be vindicated and proved to be correct
Finding Joy in Serving Sacrificially
Sermon Title: Finding Joy in Serving Sacrificially Sermon Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Early this week I was listening to a song on the Christian radio WGTS and the name of the song was called Nobody performed by Casting Crowns and featuring Matthew West.
Finding Joy in Serving Sacrificially
Sermon Title: Finding Joy in Serving Sacrificially Sermon Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Early this week I was listening to a song on the Christian radio WGTS and the name of the song was called Nobody performed by Casting Crowns and featuring Matthew West.
Micah's Hope
Sources of Hope new job or position financial standing Political changes Physical changes new school year. There can be positive and even godly outcomes in all of those things, but there is ultimately only one source of hope that can provide lasting chan
Micah's Hope
Sources of Hope new job or position financial standing Political changes Physical changes new school year. There can be positive and even godly outcomes in all of those things, but there is ultimately only one source of hope that can provide lasting chan
Micah's Lament
How should we respond to suffering? None of us like suffering - but its a reality of life that we all have to deal with from time to time. Whether its death, disease, disordered circumstances, or any other environment in which we suffer - suffering seem