What a great weekend of ministry!
I participated in the Cultural Encounter and discovered much more about the cultures and religions in the Nashville area. As the nations are coming to Middle Tennessee, missions look much different today.
We had a great Mother’s Day service, with my wife Beth sharing an inspiring message for Moms, in which we all benefited.
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Sunday’s service was uplifting. It was great to have Pastor Aubrey back leading us in worship music. His team blessed us!
My message was from John 15:9-17, as we asked, “Am I a good friend to God?” It was a message that called us to evaluation, and I am using the Scriptures to hold myself accountable. Watch, listen, and be blessed!
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What great services we had today at Christ Is Love Church. We looked at Philip’s ministry to the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40) and discovered God’s movements in our lives. If you missed the service, be blessed by these videos:
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It felt so good to have PEOPLE back in the building after missing last Sunday. Danny Parmelee taught an excellent message from 1 Corinthians 3 titled “Lessons from A Master Builder.”
I was personally challenges to build Kingdom houses with quality material like grace, truth, and patience. Jesus is the ONLY foundation!
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Today is one week from Thanksgiving, a wonderful day for our country and culture. I want to remind you to value people during the holiday.
I was very close to my grandfather, and he loved to repeat the same stories at our frequent meals. Our family would tease him often, but we were short-sighted to do so. My grandpa was not just repeating a story for information; he was sharing his life.
My grandpa has been gone since 1996. How I wish I could hear him tell a story this Thanksgiving!
Sunday, I taught on the Crown of Joy, which is people.
After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you! – 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (NLT)
As we journey in this life, let’s remember that people are our joy and a reward from God. Value people and their stories.
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I loved preaching on Luke 15 on Sunday because we all see so much of ourselves in the three stories from Jesus – the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son.
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I have been in ministry partnership with my wife Beth for over 26 years (we’ve been married 25 years!). She is so talented in music, speaking, graphic design, engaging people, and so much more. People really enjoy her speaking, and we were blessed by her message from Sunday.
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Who wants to read a blog on a holiday weekend?
However, I still post today in case people access CIL service videos here.
I did preach a thought-provoking message from Ezekiel 15 titled, “When the Lord Turns Away.”
Be blessed!
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What a historic Sunday we had at CIL Church!
We recognized four recipients of level one recognition for the first time in the short history of the Three Streams School of Theology (TSST). I introduced the students and the congregation to their award’s name for the first time – each established as a Dan Scott Scholar.
An added blessing was that Dr. Dan Scott was our guest speaker, so this new recognition was a surprise honor for Dan.
We had full hearts to celebrate Dan and these four new Dan Scott Scholars. Daphne Briley,Cathy Lackey, Cinde Lucas, and Dayna Thornburg were recipients.
Dan then preached a masterful sermon on content from his new book, Faith in the Age of AI. At the end of the excellent sermon, Dan sang “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand,” an incredible connection of our unwavering faith moving into a new future.
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What a fun day at CIL Church! Our 242 Connect was a fantastic way for people to meet, fellowship over a hot dog, and discover what CIL offers through our 242 Small Groups.
I preached a short but impactful teaching from Proverbs 15 titled “Words of Wisdom.” This message challenged me, so I know it will challenge you, too!
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