God Gets the Last Word
Since the beginning, the Church has faced afflictions and persecutions. The Thessalonian church was enduring persecutions and Paul wrote to encourage them in their faith, instruct them for their faith, […]
Circumstances and Sovereignty
We’re all facing pressures and stresses unique to this crisis. It’s interfered with our ability to grieve the lost of a loved one the way we would expect. It’s interrupted […]
The Power of Jesus
If what the Gospels report about Jesus is the stuff of legend, then believe what you want. But if the Gospels are eyewitness reports about the life of Jesus, if […]
The Seed of a Faithful Church
Jesus promised His disciples that we would be hated as He was hated. We would be mocked, misrepresented, shamed, even killed for following Him. The persecution of Christians began within […]
The Surprising Truth About Suffering
The fact is that everyone experiences periods of suffering. That is true for individuals, families, and churches. Unfortunately, many Christians seem to believe that pain is the greatest evil. We […]
When Suffering Arrives at Your Door
Suffering is part of life for both for Christians and non-Christians. But God makes His children a promise: if we approach our trials, disappointments, and pain with faith, God will […]
Fickle Faith to Courageous Faith
God’s promise is certain. Abram’s faith is fickle. But by God’s grace his faith is growing. Scripture: Genesis 13-14
God: Keeper of Promises
How would you finish the following sentence? I never thought I’d see the day when _________________. Simeon, in Luke 2:22-40 declares that his eyes have finally see the salvation of […]
Jesus: Bringer of Division and Peace?
Jesus, though He is the Prince of Peace, tells us very plainly in Luke 12:49-53 that He came to bring division. Jesus is giving His followers perspective to show them […]
Have This Type of Attitude
Two people who are concerned for you: God and Satan → very clearly seen in 1 Peter 5:6-11. One thing I want you to internalize from this sermon is that […]