Teaching Archives

GodSpeak: “Connected to the True Vine”

GodSpeak for the Week of April 29  “Connected to the True Vine”   This week, we take a short break from our “What’s In [His] Name?” sermon series, as Pastor Fofana preaches on this week’s Lectionary readings.   Day 1… Read John 15:1-3 Answer this – what does Jesus mean by saying He is the … Read more

GodSpeak: What’s in [His] Name? – Abba

GodSpeak for the Week of April 15 “What’s In [His] Name?” – Abba We continue, this week, borrowing from Juliet’s line in “Romeo & Juliet”:  “What’s in a name?  That which we call a rose, by any other word, would smell as sweet.” We have usually taken Juliet’s words to mean that the name of … Read more

GodSpeak: What’s in [His] Name? — “Kurios”

Godspeak: “What’s In [His] Name?” – Kurios   In Shakespeare’s most famous play, Juliet says of Romeo:  “What’s in a name?  That which we call a rose, by any other word, would smell as sweet.” We have usually taken Juliet’s words to mean that the name of something doesn’t really affect its essence; Romeo, by … Read more

GodSpeak: The Seven NEXT Words

The Seven NEXT Words So Easter happened. We heard the 7 LAST words of Jesus on the cross. We experienced the excitement of Jesus’ followers at His resurrection. So now what? This week, revisit the 7 last words of Jesus, and see 7 next words for us as a Church. Monday, April 2 Read Luke … Read more

GodSpeak: He Chose the Nails – He Chose to Give Us Confidence

He Chose the Nails: “He Chose to Give Us Confidence” based on Max Lucado’s Bible Study “Always, everywhere God is present, and always He seeks to discover Himself to each one.” -A. W. Tozer This week, discover different characters of the Bible who wrestled with God’s promises, just as we sometimes do too, and see … Read more

GodSpeak: He Chose the Nails – “He Chose to Give Us Victory”

He Chose the Nails: “He Chose to Give Us Victory” based on Max Lucado’s Bible Study God took tokens of tragedy – the cross, the grave, the crown of thorns – and turn them into symbols of victory and triumph. Scripture promises us that through hardships which we all face, God is always at work … Read more