Christ the King Church

Sometimes people wonder why some will lift up (raise) their hands during a worship service or prayer.  There are several scriptures that support this expression of worship.  Scripture speaks of worship to include, singing, dancing, shouting, clapping, kneeling, musical instruments … Continue reading →

There is an increasing trend to attempt to make the church “relevant”.  In a USA Today (2/2011) article researchers commented that the church is becoming more like the world, attempting to show the world that we (Christians) are “regular people” … Continue reading →

Dear Friends and Servants of our Lord, I invite you to join me in a time of prayer and fasting for each other and our community/church [May 17, 18 and 19].  Throughout Scripture Prayer and fasting is an important part … Continue reading →

Each week God’s word is proclaimed during our services.  We hear from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament and a Gospel lesson.  Our readers (or lectors) are anointed by God as they proclaim his truth from his word. … Continue reading →

And the peace of God which goes beyond all comprehension will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4: 7)  Peace is a very important part of the blessing of the resurrection.  This is something that Jesus desires … Continue reading →

As we explored a few weeks ago in 1 Corinthians, it is God who makes us alive and opens our understanding.  God’s ways appear foolish to those who are perishing.  Paul put forth that it was through a simple Gospel … Continue reading →

Readings for Palm/Passion Sunday: 17 April 2011 Matthew 21:1–11/Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 27:11–54 On this Sunday we remember both the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, and his betrayal, trial and death, Passion Sunday. It … Continue reading →

Readings for Sunday, March 11, 2012: Exodus 20: 1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Cor. 1: 18-25; John 2: 13-22 In Exodus 20, God makes it clear that His people are to behave differently than the world around them.  His way of … Continue reading →

Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses (debts, sins) as we forgive those who trespass (are in our debt, or have sinned) against us.”  (Matthew 6:12)  In order to emphasize this point, the first thing Jesus says when … Continue reading →

A modern mindset that has not encountered the love and power of God (I am speaking of the God revealed in the Holy Bible) may not understand how or why these soldiers would submit to this brutal death.  I can, … Continue reading →

Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  As we pray these words we can pause in our hearts and pray this for our families, church and community.  “Lord, Your will … Continue reading →

In Matthew 28: 19, 20 Jesus instructed His followers to: make disciples, baptize and teach.  Jesus also told us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. (Mark … Continue reading →