This Sunday, we'll continue our look at the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 121. We'll see how on our life's God-ward journey in Christ, God provides us help along the way and keeps us secure into eternity. There will be no evening service as the annual Osage River Baptist Association picnic is at Kamp Keirsey… Continue reading Sunday 9.15.19 (psalms of ascent: help)
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The Lord’s Supper
This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. When the hour came, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with him. Then he said to them, "I have fervently desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat… Continue reading The Lord’s Supper
Sunday 9.8.19 (psalms of ascent: truth)
This Sunday we'll begin our look at Psalm 120-134, the Psalms of Ascent, the songs ancient pilgrims sung on their journeys into Jerusalem. We'll think about how these reflect our God-ward journey in life, as we head toward eternity and the New Jerusalem where God dwells forever among his people. We'll take a look at… Continue reading Sunday 9.8.19 (psalms of ascent: truth)
Sunday 9.1.19 (the psalm of life)
This morning, we'll take a look at Psalm 23 and how this famous song represents our lives following Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We'll consider five truths about our life journey from this psalm as an introduction to our series on Psalms 120-134, the Psalms of Ascent. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small… Continue reading Sunday 9.1.19 (the psalm of life)
Be a blessing
This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked. ~ Proverbs 11:11 Complaining is easy and seems to be people's default. On Google and Yelp, you can… Continue reading Be a blessing
Sunday 8.11.19 (what matters most)
Join us this Sunday as we take a look at Luke 10:1-24 and consider how knowing Jesus is what matters most in life and how if you know him you should desire to share him with others. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small Groups / Sunday School for all ages @1045 Worship… Continue reading Sunday 8.11.19 (what matters most)
What to look for in spiritual leaders
This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. After the people of Judah spent 70 years in exile, they were allowed to return to their land with a charge to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. One of the early leaders who went for this task was Ezra a… Continue reading What to look for in spiritual leaders
Sunday 7.28.19 (follow Jesus)
This Sunday we'll take a look at Luke 9 and see what it means to "deny self, take up your cross daily, and follow" Jesus. And we'll see why Jesus is worth following as the Glorious Son, King, and Savior. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small Groups / Sunday School for all… Continue reading Sunday 7.28.19 (follow Jesus)
Sing to God!
This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. "For the Church has been, is, and always should be and can be a joyfully singing Church. In a sense, singing is part of what we exist to do," so proclaim songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty.[1] And so they are… Continue reading Sing to God!
Sunday 7.21.19 (who do you say Jesus is?)
This morning we'll be taking a look at Luke 9:1-22 where people wonder who Jesus is--a teacher or a prophet, but Peter confesses him as the Savior-King. Through this passage we'll see who Jesus is and what that means for our lives. We hope to see you there! Schedule @945 Small Groups / Sunday School… Continue reading Sunday 7.21.19 (who do you say Jesus is?)