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Crazy Love and Stewardship
First off, thanks for all the kudos on my stewardship talk. I appreciate everyone’s support. It really is awesome to see God at work. It is amazing how our Crazy Love study is paralleling Doug’s sermons and also the stewardship talk from yesterday. I look forward to another exciting discussion time as we finish up Read more
The Great Super Bowl Question!
In response to Marcie Yon and others asking for easier questions I offer you this question for fun discussion: Who do you want to win the Super Bowl: a) I want the Patriots to win, period. b) I want the Patriots to win even though I don’t like Brady and Belichick c) I want the Read more
Sermon-Based Small Groups Are Coming
Friends, Beginning Sunday February 12th from 6 – 7:30pm Sharon and I will be hosting a small group bible study in our home. I’m calling this a ‘Sermon-based Small Group Bible Study.’ The purpose of these SBSG’s is to gather once a week to dig deeper into the sermon; to push back against things not Read more
America: No Longer A Christian Nation
I spend a lot of my time as pastor helping the people at Tyger River Church realize that we are now living on the mission field called America. I’ve often used the term ‘post-Christian nation’ to describe our country. At the end of our parking lot there is a sign that reads: You are now Read more
Monday Musings
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What a wonderful Sunday at the Tyger. I was really lovin the music at both services yesterday. In case you missed it Blair McNeal was ‘jam up’ playing the saxophone during our late service. The choir moved us to tears with “Here I Am Lord.” And the praise band in the early service gets better Read more
Elder up
Hi All! Today was an awesome day in the life of our church. We had 5 new elders ordained(of which I was one) today. Please keep these individuals, the other elders, our Pastor and our staff in your prayers as we look to the future.
The Seduction of Success: Thirsty for Living Water Sermon Series
A Sermon Preached from the Pulpit of Tyger River Presbyterian Church by Dr. Douglas D. Cushing, D. Min. January 29, 2012 Questions What is the great disorder of the world that we need to rise up in prayer against? As we allow the Lord to unmask the idols in our lives ask yourself: Has success Read more
Further Thoughts on Joe Pa and Success: A Response to the Doctor and the Barrister
Thanks to everyone for your posts! Great discussion. To Mike (the barrister) and Ed (the doctor) thanks for the push back. To clarify my earlier post… I assumed that Jo Pa was terminated for not taking the appropriate action in response to allegations of misconduct by Jerry Sandusky. This, I guess, has not be verified Read more
The Great Disorder of The World?
Easily the most influential theologian of the 20th century was Karl Barth. Karl Barth once said this: “to clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” That quote reminds us about the power of prayer. But Dr. Barth never quite identifies for us what he thinks Read more
The Death of Joe Paterno & The Idol of Success
This past weekend former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died. Joe was a legend in college football. He was the head football coach at Penn State for an astonishing 46 years. While at Penn State Paterno coached five undefeated teams; won two national championships; 3 Big Ten Championships; a record 24 major bowl victories Read more
Monday Musings
If you were not in worship on Sunday I strongly encourage you to check out the sermon on the website. There was a lot of energy and discussion around the sermon. You can read a hard copy of the sermon (complete with the slides I used in service) or you can listen to the sermon. Read more
Financial Peace University – January 22nd 4PM
The cost of this 13 week course is $99. Deadline for payment is January 22nd. Checks can be made payable to Tyger River Presbyterian Church. Email Andrea Matheny at andrea@tygerriverpres.org Use the form below to register for this 13 week course.
Your Nobody Till Somebody Loves You: Thirsty For Living Water Sermon Series
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You A Sermon Preached from the Pulpit of Tyger River Presbyterian Church by Dr. Douglas D. Cushing, M.A; M. Div.; D. Min. January 22, 2012 Questions Are the Beatles right when they sing: “All We Need Is Love?” Is that all we need? List all the ways Jacob’s family acts dysfunctionaly? Read more
BREAKING NEWS! The Beatles To Perform Live at Tyger River This Sunday
Well…maybe not the Beatles. But our very own praise band (which to my disappointment has not yet come up with a name for themselves) will be singing the Beatles classic: All You Need Is Love in both worship services this Sunday. You won’t want to miss our very own Jason Yon channeling his inner John Read more
Is Love All You Really Need??? For Week III of: “Thirsty For Living Water,” Series
All You Need Is Love is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the programme was broadcast via satellite on June 25, 1967. The BBC had commissioned the Beatles Read more
Monday Musings????
Last Sunday my preaching focused on Abraham, Sarah and their son Isaac. I spoke about how Isaac was the ‘one thing Abraham and Sarah thought they needed to be happy.’ I suggested that their son Isaac may have become something more to them than a son. He may have become an idol. The entire story Read more
The One Thing You Really Need For Happiness
A Sermon Preached from the Pulpit of Tyger River Presbyterian Church by Dr. Douglas D. Cushing, D. Min. January 15, 2012 Thirsty for Living Water Sermon Series “Take your son, your ONLY son.” Gen 22 Questions Complete this sentence: All I really need to be happy is…. In our Old Testament story God demanded that Read more
Did God Really Want Abraham to Sacrifice His Only Son?
This Sunday, as we drill deeper in our sermon series on idols, counterfeit gods and our thirst for living water, we will look at the story of Abraham, Sarah and their son Isaac. For a little background to the story read Gen 21 and 21: 1 – 18. After you have read the story I’m Read more
All I Really Need Is…
This Sunday 1/15 we will continue in our sermon series: Thirsty for Living Water. This Sunday I want to explore how the pursuit of happiness can be a form of idolatry. So…..here’s a quick question to kick around the blog. Complete this sentence: All I really need to be happy is…. Have at it!
Monday Musings
Thank you all for your feedback and kind words about the new sermon series on idols, counterfeit gods and our thirst for living water. I’m looking forward to the conversations we will have over the new few months during the sermon series: Thirsty for Living Water. Yesterday I defined and idol this way: “an idol is Read more
Faces of The Tyger
