Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the series Questions and Answers,  today looking at the topic of Worry.
• The best definition of worry; Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterday's trouble.
• Key Point #1, Do not worry is not a suggestion but a commend.
• Key Point #2,  There is a difference between Worry and Concern, Worry paralyzes us, while concern motivates us to action.
• The cure for Worry is found in the acrostic "HOPE" He Offers Peace Everlasting
• Every week I am reminded  people are hurting and need Jesus.
• For a small church we are blessed with several talented singers.
• How can it be August already,  The Psalmist was right, we need to number our days.
• Something to Chew on; Worry in an indication we believe God cannot care for us. ~ Oswald Chambers

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the series Questions and Answers. Today's focus from Luke 17 looking at the questions Jesus asked of the 10 lepers.
• Key Point #1, There are reasons we are not grateful, most of them focus on our wants and desires.
• Key Point #2, God's will is for us to be a grateful people. See 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
• It is a fact, generous people are the most grateful people.
• For the last 6 months I have been working for Johnson Univeristy on a limited basis. This week I turned in my resignation and I can now announce after 15 years and 4 months, I am officially retired from Johnson Univeristy. 
• While I have enjoyed the travel and visiting 177 churches in Florida. I now am returning to what I desire most, preaching weekly in the local church. 
• I am thankful for the opportunity Florida Christian College and Johnson Univeristy gave me this last 15+ years. I have met some wonderful people and have been blessed to see the generosity of so many.
• Today, one of our church members gave me the schedule of all of this years SEC football games - He gets me!
• It is almost time!
• Something to Chew on; Gratitude helps slow us down, pay attention, and recognize the beauty of simple everyday life. ~ Unknown 

 

Sunday Night Reflections

• After spending 2 weeks in Michigan, it is good to be back home.
• We continued our series, Questions and Answers this morning looking a question about eternity.
• The message focused on Jesus and His Raising of Lazarus.
• Key Point #1, Every day we live with the knowledge of Eternity is in the balance, so chose wisely.
• Key Point #2,  The power of the resurrection reminds us there is more to this life than 70+ years, therefore view life with an eternal focus.
• One day we will all be a part of the "The Club No One Wants to Join" IYKYK
• Every once and a while I get the urge to call my mom, but I can't. However, I will see her AND dad again.
• We attended the birthday party of a woman who was celebrating her100th birthday!
• Thank you Norma for your example of living faithfully for Christ.
• While in Michigan we celebrated the life of a lady who was celebrating her 90th birthday. Good Times
• While in Michigan, we were able to spend some time around Lake Michigan, A great place to vacation.
• In the small world department; In Michigan we had an unplanned dinner with some friends from my ministry at Palm Bay and on the flight back home we met a couple of friends at baggage claim also from Palm Bay. 
• You never know who you are going to see, so live wisely.
• We watched the World Cup final this afternoon, wow those guys are going to be sore tomorrow!
• Speaking of football; 39 days!
• Something to Chew on; Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. ~ Shannon Alder

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued our series "Questions and Answers" looking at a question about His return.
• The focus of the message was to provide comfort in a world that is chaotic 
• Regardless what the newscasters say, we can take comfort Jesus will return and we shall see Him Face to Face.
• I can only imagine!
• Key Point #1, the Second Coming of  Jesus is in God's hands and His hands alone!
• Key Point #2, When one realizes Jesus is returning, one must come to grips with the Lordship issue regarding Jesus.
• On Tuesday we will officially be at the half way point of 2026, how are those New Year Resolutions going?
• Sunday Afternoon naps are enjoyable.
• Following worship this morning,We were able to enjoy some Mexican food at a restaurant. You may think that is not a Big Deal, but it was ourfirst Mexican dinner since we moved here in March! 
• That is life in the Forest.
• Something to Chew on; And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take to myself, that where I am you may be also. ~ Jesus

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day..

• I continued the series, Questions and Answers, looking at the Questions Jesus asked of people.
• Today's message was a question of values.
• Values do not just happen, values are learned and lived out as they are taught to our families.
• We have the capacity to gain the whole world, however it can come with a price. We can lose our soul.
• Our guest ministry is working! We are blessed to have a number of guest returning each week.
• Key Point #1, of all the titles we have for God, the word Father  is the most endearing. 
• Key Point #2, In the middle of the word obedience is the word DIE. This is a reminder of what Paul mentioned in Galatians 2:20.
• I am enjoying the crowds watching the World Cup games, even if their team does not have a chance to win, they have a passion for their team. Next to Team USA fans, the Scottish fans are the most fun to watch.
• How can there be only 1 Sunday left in June, 2026 is almost halfway over.
• When one of my kids visit it is always a good time.
• Something to Chew on, The best way to pass on our values is to model our values in front of our children and grandchildren. Let them see what is important to you. ~ From today's message

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued our series, Questions and Answers this morning looking at The question Jesus asked Peter. "Peter do you love me?" From John 21.
• This is probably the most important question Jesus asked in the gospels.
• Has Jesus ever asked you to fugitively "Lower Your Nets"and watch him do something marvelous? 
• Key Point of today's message; When you fail ,it is always easier to go back to the familiar rather than stretch your faith!
•  Cleaning up my mom's personal items is bringing back a lot of memories. 
• My brothers and I had a wonderful childhood, Thank you mom and dad!
• Lunch with my brothers is always a treat.
• One item mom left us was a diary to help us understand life when she grew up, Mom and Dad were overcomers.
• I have lived in Salt Springs for 3 months and I amazed how clear the skies are at night. So many stars!
• Something to Chew On; The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We began a new series this morning titled Questions and Answers.
• Today's question, Who is my neighbor? Looking at the Good Samaritan's actions.
• The Good Samaritan is a portrait of compassion.
• Th most compassionate thing we can do is tell others about Jesus.
• We kicked off our new guest ministry today. Good Stuff.
• This week we were going through my mother's items and came across a biography she had been writing before dementia interfered with her life.
• Growing up in the 40's and 50's was a different way of living.
• If i did not see it with my own eyes, I would not believe it, we had a monkey in our backyard this morning..
• With the wildlife in the forest, I seldom go out after dark.
• We are 82 days away from the beginning of the college football season.
• Something to Chew on; From today's message - Go and Do, two words, four letters, yet they have the ability to transform a church and a community.