by Steve Thomason | Dec 12, 2020 | sermons2020
It is the second week of Advent. This is a season of waiting as we “Prepare the Way” for the coming Messiah. It is usually a season where we talk about how important it is to slow down. We focus on practices that will help us to not be distracted by all the glitz and...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 1, 2020 | Bible
This PowerPoint, and the 36 images below it, provide a visual commentary on the book of Joel. They specifically focus on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 from the Narrative Lectionary for Advent 1. Feel free to download the PowerPoint and Image Pack for free to use in your preaching, teaching, or personal Bible Study.
by Steve Thomason | Dec 4, 2016 | podcast, sermons2016
This sermon, from Joel 2:12-13, 28-29, looks at the two sides of love. On one side we must open our hearts. When our hearts are open, then, on the other side, the Spirit of love and peace can flow to and through all people. Watch the Video Follow the PowerPoint...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 29, 2016 | Devos
This weekend is the second week of Advent. We will light the candle of LOVE. The Narrative Lectionary calls for Joel 2:12-13, 28-29. I preached on this text, on Advent 2, four years ago and created this image back then. You can hear the sermon here. Now, I come to the...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 21, 2012 | sermons2012
Narrative Lectionary Text: Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 What do you long for? I have a hunch that if we were honest, that every one of us in this room has a deep longing for something right now. Granted, for some of you, it might be a longing that the Vikings would win the...