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 →

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 →

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 →

Jesus said:  “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Jn 10: 27 (NKJV).  It is not enough to “hear” God or His Word.  The key is in following what He says.  Naaman (1 Kings … Continue reading →

“All Torn Up Inside”  Trauma, Injustice and God Psalm 73:21–26 (NLT) 21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. 22 I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal … Continue reading →

Readings for 1 January 2012, First Sunday after Christmas: Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 22-40 Why discuss God as “My Father” on the first week of Christmas? Because: (1) it is at this time that we remember … Continue reading →

Trouble…. Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble Trouble been doggin’ my soul since the day I was born” song by Ray Lomontagne   Stuff happens! Sometimes we are at the center of the problem with the choices we have made. Others also make … Continue reading →