Sunday Teaching: Fly 20—Gospel Investments—Galatians 6:6-10
Read moreGod's Inexpressible Gift—Christmas Sunday 2022—2 Corinthians 9:15
Christmas Sunday Sermon: God's Inexpressible Gift—2 Corinthians 9:15
Read moreArchival Post: The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
Archival Post
Christmas is a time of giving, and it should be, for it was at the first Christmas a Son was given.
Read moreWhen Jesus Moves Slowly (Mark 5:21-43)
When Jesus Moves Slowly
(Mark 5:21-43)
We know believers are called to "put on...patience" (Colossians 3:12). We know the Bible is filled with related words -- long-suffering, endurance, steadfastness, and waiting. But this waiting with patience is not our natural disposition. This is why we need the help of the Holy Spirit. When he bears his fruit in our lives, one evidence is patience (Galatians 5:22). (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreLove the Father - What Are the World's Tactics? Part 2 (1 John 2:16)
Love the Father -What Are the World's Tactics? Part 2
(1 John 2:16)
Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll surrender to one of his tactics. And, though he carries out these tactics in billions of ways, he only has three temptations he uses over and over again. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreWhat Jesus Treasures (Mark 12:41-44, Follow #40)
Sermon Notes — What Jesus Treasures (Mark 12:41-44, Follow #40)
In our story today, Jesus is going to let his disciples in on a secret. There, at the temple precincts, amid the noisy activity, Jesus found a true lover of God, a widowed woman who lived in poverty. She gave God everything she had. Jesus knew it. And he rejoiced at what he saw in her, so he pulled his disciples aside to tell them what he'd just witnessed.
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: How Is a Relationship With God Rewarding?
How Is a Relationship With God Rewarding?
Archival Post & Podcast
Some things ought not to be broadcast. Secrecy and privacy are often the best alternatives. Not everything has to be lived out in the open. Not every story must be told. But how do we decide what to make public? The line of demarcation sometimes has to do with motivation. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreThe Greatest Gift (Matthew 1:21)
The Greatest Gift
(Matthew 1:21)
Christmas is a time of giving, and it should be, for it was at the first Christmas a Son was given. Notice the angel's word to Joseph regarding Mary, "She will bear a son." Yes, she would have a baby boy, and so a son, but Jesus is God's Son. Mary would be the vehicle through whom God would give His Son to humanity. (1 Minute/200 Words)
Read moreRejoice #12 -- Philippians 4:13-23 -- The Power Of Generosity
Rejoice #12 -- Philippians 4:13-23 -- The Power Of Generosity
Read more6 Great Attributes of Jesus’ High Priestly Service to You (Hebrews 7)
6 Great Attributes of Jesus’ High Priestly Service to You
(Hebrews 7)
No one is like Jesus. I have never known anyone as impressive as him. My Savior, he is also my guide, friend, leader, counselor, teacher, financial planner, advisor, coach, helper, intercessor, and pastor. I cannot imagine how I'd get through life without him and his constant aid. (15 Minutes, 3700 Words)
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