Listening to the Stories of Others

Using the “standing stones” in Joshua 4, “Listening to the “Stories of Others” is a summary of some classic listening skills as described in the Bible, plus a deeper idea encouraging another layer of listening for Christ followers. This is the 3rd and final message …

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Praying in Belly of the Beast

Hopeless spaces can be sanctuaries when we call out to God. This message is based upon Jonah’s prayer inside the fish as he sunk to the depths of the earth and traveled the darkest parts of his own heart. That’s where he discovered the magnitudes …

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast

Jesus celebrated a Thanksgiving meal every year of His life in the Passover, but His last Passover became the Ultimate Thanksgiving. This message explores the connections between Thanksgiving, the Passover meal, and the Lord’s Supper. It also explores the purpose and power found when we …

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Community Matters

The deep longings we have to know and be known by true friends, comes from God. We were created for community. Small groups is where we experience Bible Study, Community, and Care. Jesus is the bread of life, but it is His community that serves it to …

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Chisels for Priorities

This is the first message I shared at Brazos Pointe Fellowship. The series was Chisels: Scriptures that God has used to shape us. I chose the Gibeonite story from Joshua 9 because it shows clearly how the enemy can use good things over time to …

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Holy Week

Here’s a series of links to help you follow Jesus’ footsteps each day of Holy Week. Sunday – Jesus’ Arrival in Jerusalem Monday – Money Changers and Soreq Wall Tuesday – Confrontation and Determination Wednesday – Quiet Strength Thursday – The Last Supper Friday – …

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Love and Prostitutes

I was able to share a message about God’s love based on the Book of Hosea to a group of teachers at my school . These are my notes: When Miranda and I got married, our pre-marital counselor said we need to learn to “Expect …

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A Dragon in My Nativity

Thank you to Sarah Manning who first shared these ideas with a women’s group from our church. (Grace Bible Church, Clute TX) Here’s a pic from my house a few years ago. My daughter, Kesleigh (now a 7th grader) decided that she wanted a smurf …

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Following Jesus after Camp

Summer is here! And that means students from all over the country will be attending church camp. New friends, crazy games & competitions, times for worship, bible study & prayer – all this combines and intersects with the work of Jesus in students lives and …

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