We Need More than Compassion
Debbie Schwab
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5.6-8 Compassion […]
Sermon Prep | Jesus Supports
Debbie Schwab
MATTHEW 14.22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this […]
Sermon Prep | Jesus Satisfies
Debbie Schwab
MATTHEW 14.13-21; 32-39 [13] Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. [14] When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. […]
Sermon Prep | The Reaction to Jesus
Debbie Schwab
MATTHEW 13.53-58 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household. And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief. (V.57-58) For most of his life, Jesus worked and lived in Nazareth. Throughout His ministry, Jesus made […]
Sermon Prep | The Parables of the Kingdom of Power
Debbie Schwab
MATTHEW 13.31-33; 44-46; 51-52 …the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. (V.45-46) Through short parables, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed tree, leaven, a treasure hidden in a field, and […]
Weeds, Rocks and Paths
Debbie Schwab
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4.7-8 Sunday we celebrated the greatness of God in the greatness of His creation. Having a service […]
Sermon Prep | The Parables of the Kingdom Come
Debbie Schwab
On Sunday, August 31, we will be looking at The Parables of the Kingdom Come in Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:34-43 and Matthew 13:47-50. Below is a brief study guide to prepare for the sermon. He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the […]
Cupcake Decorating 101
Debbie Schwab
On April 12, the ladies of Communion Church came together at host Rachel Bennett’s home for Cupcake Decorating 101. Cupcakes have always been popular, but have found a resurgence in recent years, as they are the perfect hipster dessert to follow a kimichi/pho lunch. The problem is, these small delicacies cost 2 to 3 each. […]
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