What is the purpose of the Christian Church? Isn’t it supposed to feed the hungry and heal the sick? Please join us this week as Rev. Homer Larsen helps us learn the basic reason that Jesus came to this earth and what he calls His Church to do.
Scripture: Mark 8:31-33
He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.
But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter, “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Preaching in 2009 delivered on Christian Crusaders January 4, 2009 by Rev. Larsen:
We are now in the year 2009. Will we live this year as pagans or as God’s children? We know that the goal of those living outside a relationship with Christ is to satisfy the desires of the flesh. God’s law has little influence on their lives. Some of them will remember parts of moral teachings they received along the way believing that, to a certain extent, in the notion of right and wrong. However, they decide when and if to put these rules into effect. Humans are rebellious by nature and want to do their own thing.
About Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders is a nonprofit ministry dependent upon gifts from you, our listening audience. Many people choose to contribute a $100 Broadcast Sponsor gift ($100 is the average cost of one half-hour broadcast on one radio station.) Others provide a GEM Club Gift (Gift Every Month). All gifts are tax deductible.
Christian Crusaders is thankful for the blessing of all gifts and your partnership in sharing the Gospel.
On the Light Side
Stop Redundancy
The Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until the first time. Their Pre-Meeting Statement wanted to make this clear before they had their first meeting to avoid causing any confusion. So their first meeting will actually be their meeting and they will not have a meeting before the first meeting. This should avoid having people show up for their first meeting before it is held, since to do so would be confusing to those who did so and this is what they want to avoid by reducing the confusion and lessening the repetition.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
My Beloved
Many people walk through life feeling unloved. Right or wrong, they believe that no one cares. If you or someone you know is part of that group, we have some great news for you this day! Learn just how much we really are loved! www.christiancrusaders.org
Scripture: Mark 1:9-11
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon You Are Loved delivered on Christian Crusaders December 17, 2007 by Rev. Larsen:
“For God so loved the world.” All are precious in his eyes. It matters not how our financial statement reads, how many academic degrees we have, our social and political status, our age or race. He loves us all and he gave his Son to die for all of us. Christ’s mission of coming to earth was to prepare the way for us. Now he calls his Church to proclaim this message of salvation to the entire world.
About Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders is a nonprofit ministry dependent upon gifts from you, our listening audience. Many people choose to contribute a $100 Broadcast Sponsor gift ($100 is the average cost of one half-hour broadcast on one radio station.) Others provide a GEM Club Gift (Gift Every Month). All gifts are tax deductible.
Christian Crusaders is thankful for the blessing of all gifts and your partnership in sharing the Gospel.
On the Light Side
Q: Did Adam and Eve ever have a date?
A: No, but they had an apple.
Q: What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?
A: Can I hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand?
Q: What did one snake say to the other snake?
A: Give me a little hug and a hiss, honey.
Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you!
Q: Why did the banana go out with the prune?
A: Because it couldn’t get a date.
Q: What happens when you fall in love with a French chef?
A: You get buttered up.
Q: What do you call your aunt who ran off to get married?
A: Antelope.
Scripture: Mark 1:9-11
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon You Are Loved delivered on Christian Crusaders December 17, 2007 by Rev. Larsen:
“For God so loved the world.” All are precious in his eyes. It matters not how our financial statement reads, how many academic degrees we have, our social and political status, our age or race. He loves us all and he gave his Son to die for all of us. Christ’s mission of coming to earth was to prepare the way for us. Now he calls his Church to proclaim this message of salvation to the entire world.
About Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders is a nonprofit ministry dependent upon gifts from you, our listening audience. Many people choose to contribute a $100 Broadcast Sponsor gift ($100 is the average cost of one half-hour broadcast on one radio station.) Others provide a GEM Club Gift (Gift Every Month). All gifts are tax deductible.
Christian Crusaders is thankful for the blessing of all gifts and your partnership in sharing the Gospel.
On the Light Side
Q: Did Adam and Eve ever have a date?
A: No, but they had an apple.
Q: What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?
A: Can I hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand?
Q: What did one snake say to the other snake?
A: Give me a little hug and a hiss, honey.
Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you!
Q: Why did the banana go out with the prune?
A: Because it couldn’t get a date.
Q: What happens when you fall in love with a French chef?
A: You get buttered up.
Q: What do you call your aunt who ran off to get married?
A: Antelope.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Is There Life on the Other Side?
Is there life after death? Some people believe that life on this earth is all there is, while others believe everyone will go to heaven. What does Scripture teach? In this week’s sermon, we will talk about what life is like on the other side.
Scripture: Mark 9:2-10
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Is there a Heavenly Home? delivered on Christian Crusaders July 22, 2001 by Rev. Larsen:
Some may deny there is life after death. Some will rely on their feelings to tell them what heaven is going to be like, but for those of us who take the Bible seriously, we have enough information to be confident that God has prepared something good for us. We have a base for our faith. It is not our feelings, nor ideas that have been passed down from generation to the next. It has been revealed to us through Christ our Lord.
Did You Know?
All Christian Crusaders sermons are listed by date under Sermon Search on the home page of ChristianCrusaders.org. These sermons are also listed by topic and Scripture text. Sermons date back to July 4, 1999 when we first launched our Web site. Hundreds of sermon transcripts are posted for your spiritual growth and are available to be printed.
Audio copies of the last few programs are also available to be heard or downloaded so they may be heard at a more convenient time.
On the Light Side
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Scripture: Mark 9:2-10
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Is there a Heavenly Home? delivered on Christian Crusaders July 22, 2001 by Rev. Larsen:
Some may deny there is life after death. Some will rely on their feelings to tell them what heaven is going to be like, but for those of us who take the Bible seriously, we have enough information to be confident that God has prepared something good for us. We have a base for our faith. It is not our feelings, nor ideas that have been passed down from generation to the next. It has been revealed to us through Christ our Lord.
Did You Know?
All Christian Crusaders sermons are listed by date under Sermon Search on the home page of ChristianCrusaders.org. These sermons are also listed by topic and Scripture text. Sermons date back to July 4, 1999 when we first launched our Web site. Hundreds of sermon transcripts are posted for your spiritual growth and are available to be printed.
Audio copies of the last few programs are also available to be heard or downloaded so they may be heard at a more convenient time.
On the Light Side
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
- Shrek: Urrrrrp - What chicken?
- George Bush: To face a kinder, gentler thousand points of headlights.
- Charles Darwin: It was the logical next step after coming down from the trees.
- Bob Dylan: How many roads must one chicken cross?
- Robert Frost: To cross the road less traveled.
- Gilligan: The traffic started getting rough; the chicken had to cross. If not for the plumage of its peerless tail, the chicken would be lost, the chicken would be lost!
- Martin Luther King : It had a dream.
- James T. Kirk: To boldly go where no chicken has gone before.
- Sir Isaac Newton: Chickens at rest tend to stay at rest. Chickens in motion tend to cross the road.
- Mr. Scott: Cos ma wee transporter beam was na functioning properly. Ah canna work miracles, Captain!
- Mae West: I invited it to come up and see me sometime.
- George Washington: Actually it crossed the Delaware with me back in 1776.
- Albert Einstein: Whether the chicken crossed the road or the road crossed the chicken depends upon your frame of reference.
- Darth Vader: Because it could not resist the power of the Dark Side.
- Lord Baden-Powell: To earn a Road Crossing merit badge.
- Colonel Sanders: I missed one?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A Time to Speak and a Time to Be Quiet!
Life teaches us that there is a time to speak and a time to be quiet. King Solomon also taught that, and Jesus uses the thought as well. In this week’s sermon, we will explore the opportunities to do both.
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man, “I am willing,” he said. Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.
Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Questions Are Natural delivered on Christian Crusaders December 16, 2001 by Rev. Larsen:
In the quietness of our homes or churches, we must ponder the question, How has the Christ Child enriched my life? Why not sit down and make a list of how the Savior has made a big difference in your life this year. He once said, "I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly." How has your life been made more abundant because Jesus lives with you? Has He set you free from some of the worries and cares of life? Perhaps you buried a loved one this year. Were His words of comfort that he or she lives with Christ in heaven of help to you? Has Jesus been with you in good days as well as difficult hours? If you are not a Christian, but are seeking answers to your life, this Savior, whose birth we celebrate, would like to talk with you through His Word.
About Christian Crusaders
Four members of Christian Crusaders’ Board of Directors serve on our Broadcast Committee. One of the duties of this committee is to decide if we should renew a contract with a radio station. They review how much listener response for that station has been received in the past year. Although financial gifts are important, the committee also looks at letters, calls from listeners, and the number of listeners in the geographical area of that radio station who are on our mailing list.
Please pray for the very important work of the Christian Crusaders Broadcast Committee as they make strategic decisions on where to broadcast the Good News of Jesus Christ through this ministry.
On the Light Side
A police officer stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.”
“Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.”
“But, officer, I just wanted to say . . .”
“And I said to keep quiet! You’re going to jail!”
A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, “Lucky for you that the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood when he gets back.”
“Don’t count on it,” answered the fellow in the cell. “I’m the groom.”
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man, “I am willing,” he said. Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.
Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Questions Are Natural delivered on Christian Crusaders December 16, 2001 by Rev. Larsen:
In the quietness of our homes or churches, we must ponder the question, How has the Christ Child enriched my life? Why not sit down and make a list of how the Savior has made a big difference in your life this year. He once said, "I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly." How has your life been made more abundant because Jesus lives with you? Has He set you free from some of the worries and cares of life? Perhaps you buried a loved one this year. Were His words of comfort that he or she lives with Christ in heaven of help to you? Has Jesus been with you in good days as well as difficult hours? If you are not a Christian, but are seeking answers to your life, this Savior, whose birth we celebrate, would like to talk with you through His Word.
About Christian Crusaders
Four members of Christian Crusaders’ Board of Directors serve on our Broadcast Committee. One of the duties of this committee is to decide if we should renew a contract with a radio station. They review how much listener response for that station has been received in the past year. Although financial gifts are important, the committee also looks at letters, calls from listeners, and the number of listeners in the geographical area of that radio station who are on our mailing list.
Please pray for the very important work of the Christian Crusaders Broadcast Committee as they make strategic decisions on where to broadcast the Good News of Jesus Christ through this ministry.
On the Light Side
A police officer stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man began, “I can explain.”
“Just be quiet,” snapped the officer. “I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.”
“But, officer, I just wanted to say . . .”
“And I said to keep quiet! You’re going to jail!”
A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, “Lucky for you that the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood when he gets back.”
“Don’t count on it,” answered the fellow in the cell. “I’m the groom.”
Friday, January 27, 2012
Father Or Higher Power
At times we will hear a person, after having narrowly escaped danger, refer to a “higher power” that saved them from harm. We must then wonder how they pray to that higher power when other needs arise. In this Sunday's (January 29, 2012), sermon, we will talk about how Jesus wants to be more than some obscure force in our life; he wants to be our Father. www.christiancrusaders.org
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon A Personal Relationship With Christ delivered on Christian Crusaders June 20, 2010 by Rev. Larsen:
Can you really have this personal relationship with God? Yes, you can, and it’s a relationship that grows the longer we are in daily conversation with him. This is the gift God offers to our world, and he has chosen us to take this message to people who are living apart from their Creator.
News About ChristianCrusaders.org
People are more likely to tune into a Christian radio program if it is suggested by a friend or relative. Perhaps you have an aunt in Phoenix, a granddaughter in Minneapolis, or a cousin in Portland who might enjoy listening to Christian Crusaders on their local radio station. A complete list where Christian Crusaders broadcasts its program is found on our Radio Station Listing page of ChristianCrusaders.org. Follow the link to find a station near you or someone you know, and suggest they listen.
On the Light Side
A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to his study and said to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut, and we’ll talk about it.”
After about a month the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss use of the car. They again went to the father’s study where his father said, “Son, I’ve been real proud of you. You have brought your grades up and you’ve studied your Bible diligently, but you didn’t get your hair cut!”
The young man waited a moment and replied, “You know Dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair . . .” To which his father replied, “Yes, and they walked everywhere they went!”
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon A Personal Relationship With Christ delivered on Christian Crusaders June 20, 2010 by Rev. Larsen:
Can you really have this personal relationship with God? Yes, you can, and it’s a relationship that grows the longer we are in daily conversation with him. This is the gift God offers to our world, and he has chosen us to take this message to people who are living apart from their Creator.
News About ChristianCrusaders.org
People are more likely to tune into a Christian radio program if it is suggested by a friend or relative. Perhaps you have an aunt in Phoenix, a granddaughter in Minneapolis, or a cousin in Portland who might enjoy listening to Christian Crusaders on their local radio station. A complete list where Christian Crusaders broadcasts its program is found on our Radio Station Listing page of ChristianCrusaders.org. Follow the link to find a station near you or someone you know, and suggest they listen.
On the Light Side
A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to his study and said to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut, and we’ll talk about it.”
After about a month the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss use of the car. They again went to the father’s study where his father said, “Son, I’ve been real proud of you. You have brought your grades up and you’ve studied your Bible diligently, but you didn’t get your hair cut!”
The young man waited a moment and replied, “You know Dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair . . .” To which his father replied, “Yes, and they walked everywhere they went!”
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
God's Word in My Heart
Who guides and directs you in making decisions? The Old Testament Psalmist also asked that question when he said, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” We will discover his answer in sermon beginning this Sunday on http://www.christiancrusaders.org/
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Is It Biblical? delivered on Christian Crusaders July 23, 2000 by Rev. Larsen:
If our faith is to have meaning, it must go beyond our feelings and what we think is true. There must be an authority that speaks and to which we will listen. That authority for the Christian is God's Holy Word. You can deny it, but you cannot change it and remain honest. Therefore, we are called on by Scripture to keep our heads in all situations, endure hardship if necessary for the faith, and point wandering, searching people to Christ, who has clearly taught what to believe and do.
About ChristianCrusaders.org
Did you know Christian Crusaders’ Web site features a daily devotion from Our Daily Bread? If you are looking for a meaningful start to your day, visit the front page of our Web site, http://www.christiancrusaders.org/, where you’ll find an uplifting and thought-provoking passage to help you along on your spiritual journey.
On the Light Side
Jack was single and decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he finally bought a talking centipede, which came in a little white box to use for his house.
Jack took the box home, found a good location it, and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to church. So he asked the centipede in the box, “Would you like to go to church with me today? We will have a good time.” But there was no answer from his new pet.
This bothered Jack a bit, so after a few minutes he asked him again. “How about going to church with me and receive blessings?” But, again, there was no answer from his new friend and pet.
So he waited a few minutes more, thinking about the situation. He decided to ask him one more time; this time putting his face up against the centipede’s house and shouting, “Hey in there! Would you like to go to church with me and learn about the Lord???”
A little voice came out of the box, “I heard you the first time! I'm putting on my shoes.”
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Is It Biblical? delivered on Christian Crusaders July 23, 2000 by Rev. Larsen:
If our faith is to have meaning, it must go beyond our feelings and what we think is true. There must be an authority that speaks and to which we will listen. That authority for the Christian is God's Holy Word. You can deny it, but you cannot change it and remain honest. Therefore, we are called on by Scripture to keep our heads in all situations, endure hardship if necessary for the faith, and point wandering, searching people to Christ, who has clearly taught what to believe and do.
About ChristianCrusaders.org
Did you know Christian Crusaders’ Web site features a daily devotion from Our Daily Bread? If you are looking for a meaningful start to your day, visit the front page of our Web site, http://www.christiancrusaders.org/, where you’ll find an uplifting and thought-provoking passage to help you along on your spiritual journey.
On the Light Side
Jack was single and decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he finally bought a talking centipede, which came in a little white box to use for his house.
Jack took the box home, found a good location it, and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to church. So he asked the centipede in the box, “Would you like to go to church with me today? We will have a good time.” But there was no answer from his new pet.
This bothered Jack a bit, so after a few minutes he asked him again. “How about going to church with me and receive blessings?” But, again, there was no answer from his new friend and pet.
So he waited a few minutes more, thinking about the situation. He decided to ask him one more time; this time putting his face up against the centipede’s house and shouting, “Hey in there! Would you like to go to church with me and learn about the Lord???”
A little voice came out of the box, “I heard you the first time! I'm putting on my shoes.”
Saturday, January 14, 2012
He Brought His Brother to Jesus
Have you ever met someone who made such a great impression on you that you wanted others to meet him? This was Andrew’s experience. When he met Jesus, he then led his brother John to meet him too. In this week’s sermon, we are going to talk about who led you to Christ and who you will introduce to Him.
Scripture: John 1: 35-51
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”
They said, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”
“Come,” he replied, “and you will see.”
So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent the day with him. It was about the tenth hour.
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”
Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote – Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.
“Come and see,” said Philip.
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said to him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.”
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.
Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.”
Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that.” He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Out Recruiting delivered on Christian Crusaders January 19, 2003 by Rev. Larsen:
. . . there is a place for us in carrying the Gospel to the world. There is someone in this world with whom you can share the Gospel better than any other person. We never know what some of the people will accomplish as witnesses for Jesus. . . . It takes commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. Doubts come to the lives of all disciples, but the Holy Spirit will see us through those difficult hours.
About Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders publishes a quarterly newsletter called the Crusader. The theme of the upcoming issue, to be published in February, is Commitment. The Crusader is mailed free of charge to all friends of the ministry who desire to learn more about Christian Crusaders and receive spiritual inspiration. If you are not currently receiving this mailing and would like to, contact our office at cc@naz.org. You may also call the office toll-free at 1-888 My Faith (1-888-693-2484).
On the Light Side
A four-year-old boy and his father went to the beach where they found a dead seagull lying on the sand. The boy asked his father, “Dad, what happened to the birdie?”
His dad told him, “Son, the bird died and went to heaven.”"
Then the boy asked, “And God threw him back down?”
Scripture: John 1: 35-51
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”
They said, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”
“Come,” he replied, “and you will see.”
So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent the day with him. It was about the tenth hour.
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”
Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote – Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.
“Come and see,” said Philip.
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said to him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.”
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.
Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.”
Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that.” He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon Out Recruiting delivered on Christian Crusaders January 19, 2003 by Rev. Larsen:
. . . there is a place for us in carrying the Gospel to the world. There is someone in this world with whom you can share the Gospel better than any other person. We never know what some of the people will accomplish as witnesses for Jesus. . . . It takes commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. Doubts come to the lives of all disciples, but the Holy Spirit will see us through those difficult hours.
About Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders publishes a quarterly newsletter called the Crusader. The theme of the upcoming issue, to be published in February, is Commitment. The Crusader is mailed free of charge to all friends of the ministry who desire to learn more about Christian Crusaders and receive spiritual inspiration. If you are not currently receiving this mailing and would like to, contact our office at cc@naz.org. You may also call the office toll-free at 1-888 My Faith (1-888-693-2484).
On the Light Side
A four-year-old boy and his father went to the beach where they found a dead seagull lying on the sand. The boy asked his father, “Dad, what happened to the birdie?”
His dad told him, “Son, the bird died and went to heaven.”"
Then the boy asked, “And God threw him back down?”
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