Articles Tagged 'Sh' (Page 13)

ToGather.Church Invitation for April 5, 2020

by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20

Saturday link for this Sunday's ToGather.church

This Sunday's ToGather is now ready and you are invited to join us!

ToGather.Church for March 29, 2020

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:20

Saturday link for this Sunday's ToGather.church

This Sunday's ToGather is ready and you are invited to join us!

Not Molded by Our Circumstances!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12 · Faithfulness

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of Joseph's story and how God works in our lives to bless people if we are faithful, have character, and share compassion no matter our circumstance.

We can change our world for the better rather than having our values eroded by our circumstances!

The Power of Affirmation

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22

ToGather.church for March 22, 2020

Luke's account of Jesus' baptism and the Father's response provides our focus for today: They remind us of how powerful loving affirmation can be!

Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight: The Towel

by Phil Ware · John 13:1-4

Phil Ware continues his series on Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight focusing on common elements in our world, our lives, that Jesus used to join our hearts to his love.

The hands that would soon be nailed to a cross now reached for a towel to serve those that would abandon him while he hung on that cross, alone!

Peace Be with You!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · John 20:19-29

ToGather worship segment 001, March 15, 2020 -- focusing on the presence of Jesus using VerseoftheDay.com, a communion devotional, and appropriately themed songs.

We are not the first generation of believers trying to find our way through challenging times, feeling alone, isolated from the crowds, and trying not to be fearful.

Introducing ToGather

by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Worship

This is an introduction and explanation of the purpose of ToGather!

We covet your prayers, comments, and suggestions as we begin what we hope will be a blessing to Jesus' people.

Questions on Our Journey of Faith

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1-3 · Faith

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us in word and video that faith is not about always having the answers and never having doubts, but persevering on the journey to Jesus.

Someone who is without faith in God doesn't yearn for answers for their deepest questions from God. Our questions as believers can be signs that we are reaching out to God for reassurance.

Crown Him!

by Glenn McDonald · John 17 · Worship

Glenn McDonald reminds us that we are never more free than when we surrender to the will of Jesus -- when we willingly lay down our crowns to the Lord of lords.

Followers of the Prince of Peace aren't necessarily skilled at experiencing peace with people who cherish different opinions about important matters.

The Expertise and Artistry of God's Grace

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:8-10

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that not only is God's grace available in his love and mercy, it is also beautiful in the artistic style he brings us this beauty!

Grace is the mercy and love of God freely shared with us. Grace is also the style, the way in which God shares this mercy and love

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that sin, both rebellion and missing God's goal of goodness for us, has reaped destruction on all we touch, but that this is not what God intended for us, there is redemption coming!

Why did this brokenness, this pain, this shattering, come upon us if it is not God's intention for us?

What Jesus Can't Do!

by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6 · Faith

Phil Ware looks at Mark 6:1-6 and reminds us that this story is for us because we are Jesus' family, relatives, and hometown!

Why did Mark include it in his gospel? After all, his gospel is the shortest and most compact story of Jesus among the four gospels!

Our Chorus is the Gospel

by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:18-39 · Hope

Patrick Odum picks up a line from a Bruce Springsteen interview and helps us understand the need for being real about our struggles but also celebrating our hope in the gospel.

'The verses are the blues, the chorus is the gospel.'

Where Are You?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 3 · Sin · Fall

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that sin, both rebellion and missing God's goal of goodness for us, has reaped destruction on all we touch.

Why are our relationships with God such a mess, with each other full of conflict, and with our world so destructive?

Words We Long to Hear

by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:9-10 · Majesty · Communion

Phil Ware continues his series called Beyond Bread and Wine and focuses on the three sets of words we most long to hear.

What words do you most long to hear from Jesus today?

In the Hands of the Potter

by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 64:8

Tom Norvell reminds us what it means to be in the hands of the potter!

God is the potter. He created us, taking us from an idea to what He imagined we could be, then shaping us into something beautiful.

To Win Your Heart

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Incarnation

James Nored and Phil Ware challenge us to faith in the eternal God who chose to reveal himself by becoming human and living in our world

As we bring this year's journey to an end, the question you need to ask is as important to answer as it is simple to ask!

The Birth of Jesus

by The Holy Spirit · Matthew 1:18-25

This is the Biblical account of Jesus' birth from Matthew 1 and Luke 2 from the NIV 11 version of the Holy Scriptures.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Our Intersection with Joy

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 1 · Christmas · Birth · Incarnation

James Nored on video and Phil Ware with words remind us that the circumstances of the moment can be swallowed up in the greater joy of God's long story of grace that came to us in Jesus of Nazareth.

God's long story of grace intersected the mess of our world, and the rest of this story is our good news of great joy.

Treasuring God's Mystery in Our Hearts

by Phil Ware · Luke 2:19 · Incarnation

Phil Ware reminds us that Mary treasured all the things about Jesus' birth in her heart and we can find our treasure with Jesus as he comes to us in the manger at Advent.

The mystery, the wonder, the bewilderment, the delight, the fear, and the struggle as a new mom to God's Son were secreted in this hiding place of Mary's heart.

Peace: Until We Find Our Dream

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 2

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and words the wonder of Jesus’ birth and how it changed the world with the Sound of Music.

What an incredible story. It's a story of transformation from an atheist to a Christian missionary in primitive Papua, New Guinea!

Finding Our Path to God

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 14:6 · Jesus

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of both the exclusive claim of Jesus as the only way to God and the inclusive fellowship of welcoming all people who truly believed in Jesus.

The Bible and the early church were both exclusive and inclusive about salvation and fellowship.

Even Though They Are Small?

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 4:16 · Thanksgiving

Phil Ware reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances, because of Jesus we have reason to give thanks!

If we are not careful, the challenges of the moment can wilt the joy right out of our Thanksgiving.

Unlikely Heroes

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11 · Hero

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of that inner part of us that still bears the stamp of God's divine nature, the part that is touched by stories of self-sacrifice.

Their flesh yearned for a mighty conqueror who would slay their enemies. Jesus made it clear to Peter that he was not that kind of hero!

Purpose that Brings Meaning to Life

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Romans 8:18

James Nored and Phil Ware share God's message for us about purpose and meaning through words and video.