Tag Archives: Jesus

About the People To Whom Jesus Sends You – LFC Sunday Message

Jesus is the Good Shepherd – and we are his flock! And yet Jesus wants to extend his shepherding work through us. About the part of his flock under your care, here are some questions to ask: What would the … Continue reading

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LFC Sunday Message: With The Poor – Matthew 25

There is no opportunity like being with the poor! Continue reading

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Some Good News! Mark 1:15, I Thes 1:1-3

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Jesus and Storms

(Next LFC gathering: 6:00 to 8:00pm at Plantation Park- 875 Davis Pond Blvd, 32259 – on Sunday, September 8.  We’ve reserved the pavilion.  Bring some picnic food to share.) “Do you know God?”  Someone once asked Soren Kierkegard that question.  … Continue reading

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Worship Report – Micropost

Just a brief word about Easter weekend. Starting with sunrise on Good Friday set the pace.   Unlike Easter sunrise services, on Good Friday, there aren’t many people on the beach.  We had a small group – about twenty in all … Continue reading

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Our Story So Far

The Story of LoveFirst Coast/First Coast Missional Communities (so far) – March 2017 version In the Spring of 2013, God pulled together about twenty people from five different churches.  We had several things in common.  Many of us had been … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Leadership Method

“Perhaps the ultimate test of a leader is not what you are able to do in the here and now – but instead what continues to grow long after you are gone.”  (Strengths Based Leadership, Rath and Conchie, p95.) I have … Continue reading

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Down Town Out

The Nicaragua Mission team leaves Friday night.  Pray for us! Our next worship gathering is June 18 at 6:30.  (We will probably gather in a home.  Stay tuned!) Down Town Out: How does missional engagement get going?   We’re learning. … Continue reading

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Loving Consumers of Religious Goods and Services

“By this they will know you are my disciples, by your love for one another.” -Jesus, John 13:35 A few days ago at the gym, my friend “Joe” introduced me to “Tom” (not their real names).  Tom and Joe both attend a large church nearby.  Later, … Continue reading

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Why People Are Disillusioned with the Church AND Things To Do About It

Why are people disillusioned with the church?  There are too many reasons.  In a short video, Mark Vanderstelt (Soma Communities) shares insight from a couple in his fellowship that had become disillusioned with church.  I summarize the reasons he shared below and offer … Continue reading

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