Archive for November 2025

Introduction: Last week’s recognition (maybe read the letter). MH – From the bottom of our hearts, we want thank you for this overwhelming kindness and recognition. To stand here and receive your appreciation and love for what we have accomplished together fills me with crazy gratitude. I hope all of know and understand that: congratulations…

2 Peter 1:5-7 Intro: Virtue: Moral excellence and integrity. “Virtue at its finest” can refer to different concepts depending on the context, but a strong theme is the application of virtue during times of testing. C.S. Lewis famously described courage as the “form of every virtue at the testing point,” meaning that virtues like honesty…

Mark 4:1-20 Intro: The Parable of the Sower (also known as the Parable of the Four Soils) is found in Matthew 13:3-9; Mark 4:2-9; and Luke 8:4-8. After presenting this parable to the multitude, Jesus interprets it for His disciples in Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20; and Luke 8:11-15. Question: What is a Parable: A parable…

Methods of Evangelism Evangelism can take many forms, adapting to the audience and the individual: Personal Witnessing: Sharing personal experiences of faith and the teachings of Jesus in one-on-one conversations. Public Preaching: Delivering sermons and messages to larger groups, often within churches or religious gatherings. Media and Literature: Using various media and written materials to…