From Several Sundays...

My grandfather, William A. Tipton, known to just about everyone affectionately as "Daddy Bill" passed into glory on July 29th. After a week and a half in West Texas, and the necessary catching up after having been goon for a week and a half, I am back to updating the blog. As several Sundays have gone by, below is a somewhat shorter synopsis of the past few weeks:

July 31:

AM - 1 John 4:1-6 "Testing Spirits" John speaks of our requirement to evaluate those who come in the name of the Spirit to see if they are truly of God. Be Bereans!

PM - Deuteronomy 19:14-21 "Can I Get A Witness" Moses reminds us of the biblical requirement that we establish every accusation (with important implications for church discipline) with two or more witnesses.

August 7:

AM - Amos 6 "A Grim Chauffeur" Jeremy Coyer, a licentiate with the Presbytery of the Ascension was kind enough to fill the pulpit for me while I was at the funeral. I was able to listen to the sermon on the drive home. Very much worth listening to!

PM - In the evening Jeff Noyes preached on Luke 23:55-56. As of the day I drove home, the audio was not up, although it is now. Jeff is always thoughtful and challenging!

August 14:

AM - 1 John 4:7-21 "The Power of Love" John reminds us of how God demonstrated his love through the sending of his Son, how God enables our love through the indwelling of his Son, and how he perfects that love through the ministry of his Spirit.

PM - Deuteronomy 20 "A Holy War" Moses lays out principles of conduct for the Israelites in the holy war they are about to engage in. In so doing, Moses reveals more of the character of God and how we are to deal with sin and evil in our own lives.