Merry Christmas
Posted December 25th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
So we just finished a great morning, unwrapping gifts, and hanging out with family. I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas. It just seems to be more special each year, as I watch my kids live in the wonder of it all. We told our kids not to wake us before 8 AM, […]
Posted in Church Life and Issues, Theological issues, Worship | Tags: Christmas
Why preach a series like Mythbusters?
Posted November 29th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
This Sunday we will begin a new series of messages at Genesis titled Mythbusters. My guess is that this series will be a bit controversial and stir the pot a little. On the Mythbusters TV show, the hosts Adam Savadge and Jamie Hyneman and the rest of their gang examine myths to determine if they […]
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The Ragamuffin Gospel
Posted November 14th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
For those who have been working through our series of messages on grace, I want to suggest to you the book The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. I’ve read this book as I have prepared for the series, and found it to be incredibly refreshing. Since I came from a very churched background, it is […]
Posted in Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources, Theological issues
Chosen by God
Posted November 6th, 2007 by Mike Hubbard
Few theological topics will bring heated debate quicker than a discussion on predestination and election. Trying to grasp the idea that God, in His sovereignty has chosen people for salvation and to be a part of His family can leave people with a deluge of emotions and thoughts. “If God chooses, where does this leave […]
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