December 1 – A Season of Love

Read: Daniel 8:1-27, 1 John 2:1-17, Psalm 120:1-7, Proverbs 28:25-26 And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commands. (1 John 2:3) Relate: The end has come. Jesus’ time on this earth is passing, and he knows it. Just a short while ago he came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey with thousands shouting his…

November 13 – Barroom Culture

Read: Ezekiel 27:1-28:26, Hebrews 11:17-31, Psalm 111:1-10, Proverbs 27:15-16 I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people… He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord! (Psalm 111:1,4) Relate: I was sitting with a friend last night and the question was asked, “What’s your story? How did you get to where you…

October 25 – Prove It

Read: Jeremiah 48:1-49:22, 2 Timothy 4:1-22, Psalm 95:1-96:13, Proverbs 26:9-12 Give to the Lord the glory he deserves. Bring your offering and come into his courts. (Psalm 96:8) Relate: The other day I was waiting tables on what I thought was the nicest couple I’d ever met. Boy was I wrong. I said my name when they first sat down,…

October 22 – They Don’t Fit Together

Read: Jeremiah 39:1-41:18, 2 Timothy 1:1-18, Psalm 90:1-91:16, Proverbs 26:1-2 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) Relate: Power. Love. Self-Discipline. These three don’t seem to be three traits that fit together. When I think of power, I think of John the…

What does it mean to be planted?

Hosea had a son. He named him Jezreel. Jezreel means “God Plants”. What does it mean to be planted by God? I’ve moved from Oswego back to Binghamton to be a part of a church that God is planting. Pastor Will has moved here with his young family. Others have come from around the country.…