Sean Rheaume

A new Babel

Genesis 11:1-9 11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then theyContinue reading “A new Babel”

Surge Review

As we approach the end of the year I was reviewing the sermon series that we have done in 2015. We had a pretty great year. January – Erasing Lies – During this series we looked at lies that Christians often buy into. February – One Bite – This series was devoted to battling temptation.Continue reading “Surge Review”

5 things I’ve learned working with teen recovery ministry

At the church I currently serve we offer a ministry to those who struggle with addiction, codependence and other struggles called Celebrate Recovery. Last January we began to offer the youth arm of this ministry called “The Landing”. As a pastor I love this ministry. Taking the broken, the down trodden and the needy andContinue reading “5 things I’ve learned working with teen recovery ministry”

Change

Most people are not indifferent to change. You either thrive in changing environments or it paralyzes you in fear and anxiety. However, if you lead an organization change is a way of life. I have been at my current position for over two years now and I have made more changes than I am comfortableContinue reading “Change”

I Love the 80’s

This month at Surge (our youth ministry) we are doing a series called “Old School”. We will be looking at 3 of the major prophets in the Old Testament. To add some creativity to the series we had the student vote which decade they wanted the leaders to dress in. I was elated when theyContinue reading “I Love the 80’s”

The Lord, he is God.

After Elijah prayed during the showdown with the prophets of Baal, God showed up and consumed the offering with fire…the response. “And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, ‘The Lord, he is God; The Lord, he is God.’” (1 Kings 18:39) When we pray for God to beContinue reading “The Lord, he is God.”

We asked for it.

“How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” – Elijah (1 Kings 18:21 ESV) As a pastor I can’t tell you how many times I have thrown down that gauntlet. Choose today who you will serve! God or Man. WeContinue reading “We asked for it.”

Is there a change?

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 We give the students who graduate High School Bibles at our church during a ceremony on the first Sunday in June. That is not uncommon but one thing that weContinue reading “Is there a change?”

Did you even try?

I have tried to stay out of this latest batch of circus mania that is the Bruce /Caitlyn fiasco. I have had to curb my intake of Social Media. At first there was the typical hate speech but then it was followed by and even worse reaction and that is calling Jenner a hero. Let’sContinue reading “Did you even try?”

I saw you

“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philiip called you.” John 1:48 What a great image. Nathanael under the fig tree, wondering, pondering, praying. I wonder what was going on in his mind. Was he crying out to God for somethingContinue reading “I saw you”