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Grace and The Righteousness of God
Scripture Devotion

Grace and The Righteousness of God

Posted on January 11, 2017 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

Romans 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe v9 says all of us are under sin.  It means we have an obligation to, we answer to the authority of, sin. v10 quotes from Psalm 14, no one righteous … v11 – no one understands v12 – all … Continue reading →

Whatever Happens – A Good Word for the New Year
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Whatever Happens – A Good Word for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2017 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

I preached this sermon a few years ago.  My mind went there today so I am sharing it.  Feel free to pass it alongPhilippians 1:27-30 Whatever Happens  Not a Blast of Hurry  Missionary J. O. Fraser who worked among the Lisu peoples of China, once commented about the necessity of waiting on the Lord to … Continue reading →

Random Thoughts

A Bad Day – 9/11

Posted on December 31, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

We are well past this year’s observance of 9/11 but somehow my thoughts for that day didn’t get posted, but got stuck in my “DRAFT” box. So I am sending them again. A bad day?  A tragic day?  Certainly those things can be said and are true.  Thousands of lives were lost that day.  Lives … Continue reading →

Short Thoughts On Preaching (for preachers/teachers)
Random Thoughts

Short Thoughts On Preaching (for preachers/teachers)

Posted on December 29, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

The privilege of Preaching or Teaching the Word of God is the greatest opportunity I have in ministry.  Here are a few thoughts on making the most of that opportunity. – Be in Touch with the Text – true to the text, context, interpretation, setting – Be in Touch with your Audience – the same … Continue reading →

Scripture Devotion

My Prayer For Them

Posted on December 19, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

weekly staff devotion from December 12 John 17:20 My prayer is not for them alone.  I pray for those who will believe in me … 21 that all may be one …” There are so many things that could have been on Jesus’ prayer list the night before he was crucified.  So many thoughts and … Continue reading →

The Lord has led me on the Journey
Random Thoughts / Scripture Devotion

The Lord has led me on the Journey

Posted on November 15, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

Genesis 24:27 (NIV84) Praise be to the Lord, the God of my Master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master.  As for me, The Lord has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives Oh many people find themselves in events, they never could have imagined … Continue reading →

Random Thoughts

Who To Vote For

Posted on November 5, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

If you are asking who to vote for.  Here is a message I prepared and preached several years ago … I thought I would put it up here if you are still deciding … or if you are worrying … Special Election Message Psalm 20:7 Who To Vote For This is always an interesting season.  … Continue reading →

Random Thoughts / Scripture Devotion

A Quick Word About Abundance

Posted on October 14, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

I was chatting with someone about the idea in John 10:10 of abundance today The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come that you might have life to the full (abundantly)– John 10:10 (NIV84) Abundance … what does that really mean? The NIV says “to the full” … the problem for … Continue reading →

Scripture Devotion

Greatness and The Kingdom

Posted on September 19, 2016 by pastorgoforth • Leave a comment

   Luke 22:28 You are those who stood by me in my trials … Measuring greatness seems to be a major part of the human psyche.  Our standards may vary, but we all do it.  We play “King of the Hil” as children.  We play “Red Rover”, trying to defeat, breakthrough or be subdued.  We … Continue reading →

Scripture Devotion

Did I Not Tell You

Posted on August 29, 2016 by pastorgoforth • 1 Comment

 John 11:30 “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” “If you believed” certainly Jesus is talking about faith, the word Pisteuo means to believe to be true, to be convinced.  But I don’t believe that it is simple faith, or even committed faith.  That is not … Continue reading →

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