Sermon series
Living by The Book (Psalm 119)
Nothing Shall Offend Them: A Message for Unhappy, Irritated, and Bent-Out-of-Shape Christians
Psalm 119:165 – February 3, 2002For our final message in this short series from Psalm 119, I want to look at a verse I first learned in Mrs. Sandberg’s British Literature class 30 years ago. As she began class one day, she read a verse of Scripture that had been particularly meaningful to her. Then she quoted Psalm 119:165 from […]
“Before I Was Afflicted I Went Astray”: Why Your Troubles are a Gift from God
Psalm 119:67, 71, 75 – January 20, 2002These three verses all use the verb “afflicted,” which comes from the noun “affliction,” an old word that means any difficult or painful circumstance. Afflictions come in all shapes and sizes. An affliction can be as small as an aggravating head cold or as large as a major illness, the loss of a job, public […]
“How Sweet Are Your Words”: Learning to Love the Word of God
Psalm 119:97-104 – January 13, 2002This year at Calvary we are attempting to read through the entire Bible together. For those who are on the “Bible Bus,” today we are reading Genesis 25-26 and Matthew 13. That means we are reading about Isaac and Ishmael and the beginning of the story of Jacob and Esau. Plus we are reading the […]
Forever Settled in Heaven: Building on the Unshakable Foundation
Psalm 119:89 – January 6, 2002Our church theme for 2002 is “God’s Word: Our Unshakable Foundation.” Considering the events of the last few months, it seems like a theme perfectly suited for these perilous times. We need a foundation that cannot be shaken by world events or personal circumstances. We need a place to stand during the hard times that […]