The Key to Joy – Contentment
Posted December 2nd, 2018 by Mike Hubbard
Paul says he has learned the key to joy, and it is contentment in any situation. Look at his words. I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being […]
Posted in Living the Gospel, Sermon Thoughts | Tags: Joy, Philippians: Letter from a Roman Jail
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Posted October 30th, 2018 by Mike Hubbard
This past Sunday I had the honor to attend with my family a celebration service to honor my father-in-law, Terry Lahr, for faithful service to his church as their organ player. He has served the Mount Zi0n Baptist Church in Piasa, IL in that role for around 50 years. Week after week, year after year, […]
Posted in Gospel in Life, Living the Gospel, Sermon Thoughts | Tags: Obedience to Christ, Philippians: Letter from a Roman Jail
The Sanctity of Life – A Sacred Call to the Church
Posted January 21st, 2018 by Mike Hubbard
The truth and grace paradox is always difficult. To clearly proclaim truth from the Gospel while at the same time doing it with grace being offered to those whose lives have been deeply affected by sin is so tough. There is no issue where this is more true than the issue of abortion and life. […]
Posted in Church Life and Issues, Living the Gospel | Tags: Sanctity of Life Sunday
Searching the Scriptures and Finding Jesus – Some Questions for your Bible Reading
Posted February 8th, 2017 by Mike Hubbard
So, I got a few responses after the sermon on Sunday about the questions at the end. A few frustrated people told me that I went too fast and they were trying to write the questions down but we didn’t leave them on the screen. My bad on that! So I wanted to publish them […]
Posted in Living the Gospel, Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources | Tags: Christ in Scripture
The Good Neighbor Initiative – A Chance to Serve Refugees
Posted February 5th, 2017 by Mike Hubbard
[25] And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” [26] He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” [27] And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and […]
Posted in Living the Gospel, Missional living | Tags: Good Neighbor Initiative, Refugee Crisis, St. Louis Metro Baptist Association