Speak the Name: Introduction
This is Trinity Sunday, and Matthew 28:16-20 and specifically verse 19 speak to the Trinity as it is revealed in Scripture, not through a single “definition verse,” but through a pattern of divine self-disclosure in which Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God, distinct from one another, and yet united as one God. This is the first of four postings of a sermon entitled "Speak the Name."
Speak the Name: Part Two
This is the third posting of a sermon on Matt. 28:18; Gen. 1:1–2; Psalm 8:1.
Speak the Name: Part Three
The Third and Final Posting of a sermon on Matt. 28:18; Gen. 1:1–2; Psalm 8:1.
Matthew 10:1-15 Devotional
Imagine a dedicated postman setting out each morning with a bundle of letters, sealed with the promise of hope and change. In neighborhoods where some doors remain closed and where greetings go unreturned, this messenger continues his journey with perseverance and quiet resolve. His mission isn’t about every letter being accepted; it’s about faithfully delivering a message that has the power to transform lives. Just as this postman persists day after day despite occasional rejection, so too are we called to carry the message of Jesus with unwavering dedication. Read More to continue.
Matthew 8:1-4 Devotional
Imagine walking through a busy town square. You see many people, but when you try to approach them, they step back. Shopkeepers shoo you away, children are pulled back by their parents, and you hear whispers as you pass. You feel a deep sense of loneliness because of a condition that makes others see you as different. You long for healing, but even more for acceptance and a chance to connect with others. This was the daily life of a man with leprosy in ancient Israel. His illness was not just a skin problem; it meant he was cast out from society and cut off from community and connection. Click Read More to continue.