Jesus is our rest
Pastor Jim Fikkert
This Sunday, we looked at the Sabbath, studying the main purposes God stated for giving it. I started the sermon by listing the major debates that surround the Sabbath: 1. what day of the week? 2. what does honoring the Sabbath entail? 3. is this law still bearing on us? I never answered any of […]
Thinking, feeling and doing
Pastor Jim Fikkert
And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. | Hebrews 3:6b But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. | James 1:22 On Sunday, we looked at the verse above from Hebrews 3, talking about what it means to hold fast […]
Spring forward
Pastor Jim Fikkert
Last week, governor Inslee made the announcement that the whole state would be moving into a new phase, where indoor gatherings are increased to 50% and some other restrictions are loosened. While we all have thoughts about where things should be and how they should be done, I think we can all agree that a […]
One year ago
Pastor Jim Fikkert
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. | Hebrews 13:17 One of my friends posted a question this week: […]
Living Institutions
Pastor Jim Fikkert
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards […]
Binary choices
Pastor Jim Fikkert
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. | Deuteronomy 29:29 In the sermon Sunday, I mentioned that I am not comfortable with many of the yes/no, or black/white options […]
1.24 Pastoral Prayer
Communion Church
Lord, We thank you and praise you for your character and power. Thank you for giving us the Bible — a book that is full of information, illustrations and insight into who you ARE, what the good news of your gospel IS, and what it means for us. One of the blessings that we have […]
RECAPITATE
Pastor Jim Fikkert
Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. [17] These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. [18] Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of […]
One true king
Pastor Jim Fikkert
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things […]
Good, but broken
Pastor Jim Fikkert
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. | 1 Corinthians 10:23–24 This Sunday, we prepared to study through Leviticus by taking a quick theological tour from Eden to Sinai […]
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