In Christ #3—I have all I need Philippians 4:18-19 Pastor Barry Kerner This is part 3 of our series, “In Christ.” The apostle Paul uses the words “in Christ” or some variation of it almost 170 times in his 13 letters. It is one of his favorite phrases and is theologically rich and practically important. […]
In Christ I Am A New Person 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pastor Barry Kerner In Christ, I am a new person. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we read, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” When you become a Christian, you become a whole new […]
In Christ – What does it mean to be “in Christ”? Ephesians 1:1-14 Pastor Barry Kerner Today we start a new series, “In Christ.” In his 13 letters, to churches and individuals, found in the New Testament, the apostle Paul uses the words “in Christ,” “in the Lord,”or “in Him (whom)” about 170 times. It […]
New Year: Make This the Best Year of Your Life Matthew 11:28-30 Pastor Barry Kerner S. Lewis once wrote, “What a sorry world it would be if it were always winter but never Christmas!” The chill of December has certainly been alleviated by the warmth of the holidays. As we begin 2021 we […]
Christmas: The Reason for the Season Pastor Barry Kerner One Sunday, a few years ago, a young girl said to me, “I’d like to talk with you, Pastor. I’m confused about the real meaning of Christmas.” I can see how that could happen to anyone, regardless of their age. It’s possible to become so intrigued […]
In Christ #4—We are reconciled 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 Pastor Barry Kerner
In Christ #4—We are reconciled 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 Pastor Barry Kerner Does anybody here have an enemy? Someone with whom you are at odds? Or someone you just don’t like? Don’t look at me that way! We live in a deeply divided world. People hate each other based on religion, race, nationality, economics, status, […]