by Josh McGuire | Jan 23, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being...
by Josh McGuire | Jan 8, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:1-2 NAS New Year resolutions are sometimes tough. We are...
by Josh McGuire | Dec 19, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
We had a fantastic children’s program on Sunday for our morning worship at Oak Grove Church. They title of the program was “Christ-Myth Busters” and the kids helped us deal with some misconceptions or myths that have become part of the Christmas narrative. I thought...
by Josh McGuire | Dec 12, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
I was sitting with a group of pastors this week when one of them mentioned that he was considering a new book where the author described our relationship with Christ in terms of our allegiance to Him rather than just faith. Allegiance is only used six times in the...
by Josh McGuire | Dec 4, 2017 | Pastor's Blog, Resources
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax-gatherers do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is...
