What is good about Good Friday?
April 4, 2023
very year we contemplate the events that surround the crucifixion of Jesus… and every year we’re left wondering, “What is good about Good Friday?”
Dr. Anthony Pranno
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Do You Hang on Jesus’ Words?
April 4, 2023
As we trod through Holy Week 2000 years later, I wonder if we hang on Jesus’ words like they did. Do we recognize the beauty, wisdom and truth represented in everything Jesus said – and the example he set?
Spiritually Alive or Spiritually Dead
April 3, 2023
Today, the Monday before Easter, may we be reminded that we can be either spiritually alive or spiritually dead. Our outward appearance means nothing compared to what’s going on in our hearts, our faith, and the actions that show evidence of that faith.
What Makes Christianity Unique?
May 28, 2021
C.S. Lewis was asked about Christianity’s unique contribution among world religions. Lewis responded, “Oh, that’s easy. It’s grace.”
Planning
January 1, 2021
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, cautions us over and over about planning. There are 98 specific references to planning in the Bible and the vast majority of them warn about the dangers of man’s plans vs. God’s plans. All our plans should be fully yielded to the will of God. As much as we may tend to every detail of our plans, we have to acknowledge the future is in His hands.
Wisdom
December 21, 2020
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
The doorway to heavenly wisdom is before you. All you have to do is knock on the door. All you have to do is ask for it.
Favoritism
September 11, 2020
by Pastor Anthony Pranno By the end of James chapter one, James writes something that serves as a thesis for the rest of the letter.
True Religion
September 4, 2020
by Pastor Anthony Pranno At the very end of James 1, James switches gears with a second illustration of what it means to not only
The Origins of Temptation & Sin
August 28, 2020
by Pastor Anthony Pranno Have you ever noticed that many people think sin is a lot more fun than obedience? Do you remember these lyrics
Get Your Spurs On!
August 7, 2020
by Pastor Anthony Pranno The Apostle Paul had much to say about loving and encouraging other Christians in his Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians),