Easter Sunday Sermon: The View From The Tomb (John 20:1-10)
Read moreArchival Post: A Picture of Love
A Picture of Love
Archival Post
"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35)
Read moreJesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference (Mark 9:4-13)
Jesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference
(Mark 9:4-13)
This meeting on the mountaintop was an encouraging preview, but it was also an important conference. Jesus met there with Moses and Elijah. It had been centuries since both men walked the earth. Supernaturally, however, they met with Jesus on his mountain. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreThe Son Who Came To Make Sons: Where He Arrived From (Galatians 4:4b)
The Son Who Came To Make Sons: Where He Arrived From
(Galatians 4:4b)
The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger of trying to obtain God's favor through the keeping of the law (and losing God's favor when disobeying the law). And, here, to bolster his argument, Paul seems to have quoted an early Christian confession. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreBehold One Another (John 19:26-27)
Behold One Another
(John 19:26-27)
During the six hours of torment on the cross, Jesus spoke sparingly—to his Father, those around him, the thief next to him, and, here in John 19, to his mother and John. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read morePruned by the Father (John 15:2)
Pruned by the Father
(John 15:2)
When Jesus referred to "every branch that does bear fruit," he was alluding to all true believers. Every true believer in Christ is cleansed and pruned by the Father so that they might produce more fruit. (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreWorking on Team Jesus (Mark 6:7-32)
Working on Team Jesus
(Mark 6:7-32)
Our passage today will end with this statement: the apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught (Mark 6:30). It is one of only two instances in Mark's whole book when the disciples are referred to as apostles. (12 Minutes/3200 Words)
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 moreDealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)
Dealing With Chaotic Times
(Mark 3:7-19)
Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why they are there—they want to see his miraculous power. Mark makes this clear: they came to him only after they heard all that he was doing. (12 Minute/3000 Words)
Read moreJesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)
Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces
(Mark 1:21-28)
Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin learning is that Jesus should be our authoritative guide. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
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