Phoebe: A Model of Mothering
Courtney Stewart looks at Phoebe as she is presented in Romans 16:1-2 “I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae..."
Courtney Stewart looks at Phoebe as she is presented in Romans 16:1-2 “I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae..."
Courtney Stewart examines an unusual interaction where Jesus contrasts the bonds of his biological family with those among his followers. Regardless of ethnicity or background, Christians refer to one another as brothers and sisters. They are brought together through a common hope and common father. He ends by encouraging believers to embrace one another because we are all members of God's family.
David Pearson revisits the story of the prodigal son, contrasting Jesus' religion with that of the older son. He forewarns us about a religious practice that blinds us to our own sins. He identifies it as a hard-working religion with foundations of legalism, judgementalism and exactitude. He concludes by describing the father's reaction to his older son as an example for us.
Barrington Hall referencing 1 Cor 15: 1 - 19, speaks of the impact of the resurrection of Christ. The resurrection provides hope. He makes the case, if there is no resurrection we are fools. He concludes that we have a hope reserved for us because of the resurrection.
David Pearson looks at Luke 15:11--32 to teach that life is not found neither in the libertine way of one son, nor the legalistic way of the other son, but in the love of the father.
In his first sermon as pastor at MHC, David Pearson looks at Luke 15 to teach about the gospel that we preach.
Courtney Stewart teaches from Luke 15:11--32 and teaches how the father's love in that parable points us to God's love for us.
Courtney Stewart teaches from Luke 18:9-14 and reminds us that just like the tax collector we are all sinners in need of God's mercy.
Robert Jackson uses Philippians 2:5--11 to talk about Jesus' gory humiliation and his glorious exaltation.
Bobby Jackson discusses the story of Jesus instructing the fishermen to catch fish on the other side of the boat. The sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, recognizing one's shortcomings, and adapting to changing circumstances in order to follow Jesus and become "Fishers of Men." The speaker also encourages listeners to apply these principles to their own lives, regardless of their profession or age group.