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 […]
The Advent Candle Of Christmas Christmas Eve Service 2020 Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Barry Kerner There are many passages we could read for Christmas Eve, but this passage from Luke is one of my favorites. When I was a kid my Mom always read to us from the gospel of Luke on Christmas Eve, and […]
In Christ I Am A New Person 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pastor Barry Kerner
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 […]