Sunday Teaching: God’s Wisdom for a Complex World 20—Decision Making
Read moreJesus Uses Imperfect Faith To Accomplish His Perfect Work (Mark 9:19-24)
Jesus Uses Imperfect Faith To Accomplish His Perfect Work
(Mark 9:19-24)
We live in a generation and during a time of high exposure to the world's problems. Like no generation before us, we carry little devices in our pockets that keep us up to date on the chaos around us. And we might get discouraged or overwhelmed by all we see. This is why it is good to notice how Jesus responded. He saw the big problems but also did the little things that would help this man and his son. At that moment, he did what he could. So should we. (4 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreThe Anonymity of Pastoral Work
The Anonymity of Pastoral Work
Guest Article for CalvaryChapel.com
In our modern age, talk of pastoral work as anonymous work seems like a stretch. Maybe the pastor in a rural town on a dusty road is anonymous, but pastoring seems to be about as public as you can get these days. We live in a time when pastors are out front, obvious, visible. Many encourage us to leverage social media to minister to people (at best) or build a platform for ourselves (at worst). I mean, we live in the age of the celebrity pastor, so how can pastoral work ever be anonymous?
Read moreHow To Unleash Jesus' Mighty Work in Your Life (Mark 6:1-6)
How To Unleash Jesus' Mighty Work in Your Life
(Mark 6:1-6)
The story before us is one of the most terrifying in all the gospel accounts. Jesus visits his hometown of Nazareth (1), and they are astonished at his words and works (2). They knew he was powerful, mighty works having been done by him all throughout the region (2). But since they had known Jesus and his family for many years, they took offense at him (3). (12 Minutes/3000 Words
Read moreBelieve the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)
Believe the Right Things About Jesus
(Mark 3:20-35)
Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is clear to point out why both of them reacted to Jesus at this time. The crowds. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Trust God While You Work
How do we trust God in our work? When things get hard or difficult, how can we rely and lean on Him in the midst of our workplaces and in our finances? Today Pastor Riley and Pastor Nate discuss various spiritual disciplines that have blessed and shaped their work life.
Read moreWhole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | How To Do Good Work
How do we do good work? How can we develop the character to live our work lives for the Lord rather than for others? Today Pastor Riley and Pastor Nate discuss various spiritual disciplines that have blessed and shaped their work life.
Read moreWhole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Sunday Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Why Work Is Hard
Why is work hard? How can we overcome discouragement and lethargy in our work lives? Today Pastor Riley and Pastor Nate discuss various spiritual disciplines that have blessed and shaped their work life.
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