June - 2018

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Rev. Nathan R. Epling

Sunday School: 9:30 am

Sunday Worship: 10:00 & 10:50 am

From the desk of Pastor Rick Swearengin...............

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"A BRIGHT LIGHT, A COVERSION, AND A SORE FOOT"

"Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them prisoners to Jerusalem." (Acts 9:1, NIV) Good morning. Today we begin a particular study that I have been looking forward to since we began our Journey Through The Bible together. We will begin an in-depth (and

PHILIP, THE FIRST EVER SPACE TRAVELER.

"Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, 'Go south to the road-the desert road-that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.' So he started out, an don his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians." (Acts 8:26-27a) Yesterday we were introduced to Saul. We will get back to him tomorrow and will take an in-depth look at him and his conversion. But, today we will look at another of the two Hellenist Jews th

A FINE TIME TO TAKE A NAP

"But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 'Look,' he said, 'I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.' At this the covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him." (Acts 7:55-57) This is where we left off yesterday. The breaking point was Stephen making reference to the fac

ALL IS WELL IN PARADISE, BUT...

Good Monday morning. The last time we met we looked at the very first church gatherings. We discovered that all was well and that everyone not inly got along, they shared every thing. They focused only on Jesus Christ. We discussed the possibility that the first church was a parallel to the creation story. The church, just like creation, was just as God intended for it to be. Then... "In those days when the number of the disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them c

ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY

Today, we are continuing our look at the very first church. The last time we were together we looked at the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost. We then discovered Peter preaching to the people who had gathered and before it was over thousands of people had been added to the number. Now, there is something to keep in mind here; and that is, they are not yet referred to as Christians. Let's pick up where we left off. "They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching an

BLAME IT ON THE WINE

Good morning. I am a little behind with our daily study. There will be times in which this happens. Yesterday was a busy day and I was unable to be in the office. So, just bear with me and I'll post as time allows. I hope you are well and that you are continuing to enjoy this journey that we are taking through the Bible. "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the who

NOW WHAT?

"After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised..." (Acts 1: 3-4a) Good morning. Thanks for joining me once again as we continue our Journey Through the Bible. Today we begin the Book of Acts. This wr

OH THOSE SAPPY FISHERMEN

"When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?' 'Yes, Lord,' he said, 'you know that I love you.' Jesus said, 'Feed my lambs.'" (John 21:15) Yesterday we saw where Jesus appeared to the disciples as they were fishing. He invited them to have breakfast with him on the lakeshore. *The Sea of Tiberias (or Galilee) is actually a lake. (freshwater) Can you just imagine the aroma of the fire with fish cooking upo

THESE FISH STORIES JUST KEEP GETTING BIGGER

"Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, 'Friends, haven't you any fish?' 'No,' they answered. He said, 'Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.' When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish." (John 21:4-6) Everyone loves a good fish story. I, personally have several of my own, and for the most part, they are true. In our t

Careful What You Say Thomas! It Could Be Used Against You Forever!

It's been a while. Thank you for allowing me to take some time away from our daily Bible study. Things really got busy. It takes approximately ninety minutes each day for me to type up this study. Please know that it is not pre-written. But, I enjoy doing it and hope that you enjoy reading it. So, let's pick up where we left off. "Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, 'We have seen the Lord

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