Pastor Chris Townsend discusses the powerful intercultural gifts of Paul, a Roman citizen, who probably traveled more...
2023
Blessed to be a Blessing (Esther)
Jim Pitzer outlines Esther which records the deliverance of the Jewish people from certain death through the actions...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Cornelius)
Pastor Chris Townsend explores civic gifts of named and unnamed Centurions (Roman citizens, generally chosen for size,...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Joseph)
Pastor Chris Townsend examines Joseph’s response when his brothers, who had sold him into slavery, were later in dire...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Lydia)
Pastor Chris Townsend recounts the way the Holy Spirit worked through Paul’s message and Lydia became a believer in...
Blessed to be a Blessing (David)
Pastor Chris Townsend reminds us that God chose David, a young shepherd from Bethlehem, to bring his artistic gifts to...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Thomas)
Pastor Chris Townsend points out that through a pattern of critical thinking (asking questions, searching for the...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Gideon)
John Petrillo, our “guest proclaimer”, notes that Gideon displayed some characteristics common among those who have...
Blessed to be a Blessing (Matthew)
Pastor Chris Townsend outlines some ways Matthew demonstrated his financial gifts as a tax collector. Jesus challenged...