Darren McGhee gave the Communion Meditation taking on the book “Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by Greg Koukl.
Just as Jesus many times answers people’s questions with another question, this book helps teach people to answer in a similar fashion. It helps to guide a conversation using questions to help others look inside themselves to see why they believe what they believe. It helps us learn to defend our faith without being offensive to others, and to help them think about what they’re saying.
Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon on “A Strong Warning from James”, referencing James 5:1-6.
There are four specific sins that we can find in this passage:
1. Hoarding wealth. We can’t take our wealth beyond this life, and it is foolish to try to store up earthly wealth. The Bible also tells us to not let greed control us, or to keep us from God’s glory.
2. People are cheating the poor and/or their laborers. We are told not to take advantage of our employees, or the poor. Pass on the blessings that you have been given.
3. Self indulgent lifestyle. We need to consider others above ourselves, to not be selfish, stay humble.
4. Using influence in a negative way. Don’t throw your weight around and think to highly of yourself. Just like for King Ahab, it won’t end well. So don’t be distracted by what’s out there in the world. We are here on earth to gain souls for Heaven. That is the treasure that will last us forever.
You can listen to this sermon in its entirety using your favorite podcast, or on our website at www.colonychristianchurch.org (Ref: James 5:1-6; Isaiah 13:6 & 15:3; Luke 12:23-24; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Hebrews 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 24:14; Malachi 3:5; Philippians 2:3-11, 1 Kings 21)
Men’s Bible study, Tuesday mornings at 7:00 in the church basement. Women’s Bible study, Tuesday mornings at 9:00 at the parsonage. Meal Wednesdays at 5:30, Adult Bible study (we are still studying the book of James for another week) following the meal at 7:00 in the parsonage, with the youth group at 7:00 in the church.
