Identifying with Christ (Rm 6:1-14) In this message we talk about how Paul became so identified with Christ that he could call other men to be his imitators. We also point the way for any believer to become such a model for other Christians. Summarizing Psalm 119 (2) In this session we conclude our brief summary of key words and sections of Ps 119. … [Read more...] about Back to Romans – Nov 7, 2010
Psalm 119 Sunday – Oct 31, 2010
Identifying with the Psalmist In the first message of Ps 119 Sunday, we see the psalmist as described by various verses of the psalm and by his outlook on the word of God as described in the psalm. In taking this look, we find a man like us, who needs the Word of God for his spiritual sustenance. Summarizing Psalm 119 In this lesson, we begin a summary of some key ideas of … [Read more...] about Psalm 119 Sunday – Oct 31, 2010
TWD Johnson funeral – Oct 27, 2010
Thomas W. D. Johnson - eulogy Eulogy for Thomas W. D. Johnson by his eldest son, Donald C. S. Johnson. This Poor Man Cried (Ps 34.6) The funeral sermon for Thomas W. D. Johnson, preached by his son, Paul Thomas Johnson. ~~~ Service held at the Drayton Valley Church of God, Drayton Valley, Alberta. ~~~ For a written form of Pastor Don's eulogy for his father, see … [Read more...] about TWD Johnson funeral – Oct 27, 2010
poor boy off the farm
My Tribute to My Dad A few years ago, my dad began writing his memoirs. His title was “Poor Boy off the Farm”. It reflects the reality of his life story and something of his insecurities as he battled honorably through life. He was far from ‘poor’ in my mind, though he began life in humble circumstances. … [Read more...] about poor boy off the farm
10.10.10 sermons
Wednesday: Survey of Judges Norman Burgess, one of our local men, gave a survey of Judges for our Wednesday study. Sunday: Foundations of Sanctification (Rm 6:14) The reasons for our sanctifying faith lie in the two foundation stones we find in today's passage: we certainly are not any longer under the dominion of sin and we are no longer under law but under grace. The … [Read more...] about 10.10.10 sermons