God smites us so that we are trained to carry a punch and have an ability to stand. He corrects to bring increase to us and so that we would grow in love. It is right that we are chastened. Hear and do the Word. Strike the enemy of the soul. Do not go with […]

Our lives, we often reduce them to the small. The walls close in. Life shrinks and tightens all around. We can see things in very immature ways. Love leads us beyond childishness. Growing up, we learn unload our failures, frustrations, and fears at the Cross. We escape the control of reason and feeling and enter […]

Jesus, the Bridegroom, sings great things to His Church, His Bride. He seeks to draw us to Him. He awakens in us a love that is beyond all things. (Song of Solomon 1:1-4; 2:5-9) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller Sermon 11848 7:00 PM on 3/4/2020   P. Schaller – When he comes back with trumpet sound. […]

Meekness relates to power that is under control. Think of a horse ridden by a small girl. This powerful animal does according to the will of the child. The Lord has all power and He has given the Law for order and decency. Still, He operates in gentleness, forgiveness, grace, and mercy. (John 8:1-8, Colossians […]

When God connects us through the Spirit, we have friendships that run very deep. Mephibosheth was slandered and maligned by Ziba, and David was hasty in his judgment of him. But none of that mattered to Mephibosheth. He loved David and rejoiced when the king returned. The eternal purpose of God really protects our friendships. […]