Almost everywhere you go, there is a “pecking order” established that determines who gets what, when, and for how long. Is Jesus’ kingdom like that? How does one advance in His economy? Jesus instructs His disciples about that topic, and Pastor Eldred shares the wrong and right ways to advance in Jesus’ kingdom.
We all like to think about the future but we all need to live in the present! Often the present gives us what we call a “reality check” that can be quite harsh. We look at a reality check given to the followers of Jesus as they thought about the great future ahead of them. […]
Do you remember looking at a children’s magazine and trying to find all the hidden objects in the picture? Some of them were easier to spot than others. Some required careful searching, but they were there! Jesus tells us that when we are looking for His kingdom, we need to look carefully. When we think […]
Children can often make up an “invisible minority” and for many cultures, their treatment can vary widely. Jesus uses the care and treatment of children to illustrate a much larger topic. Let’s learn together from Mark’s gospel!
Finishing a project always brings a unique feeling of satisfaction. All too soon, even the best project starts to show signs of wear. When thinking about the institution of marriage, it would be great to say that it never faces any decay or problems; but that is definitely not the case. Today we look at […]
Faith is vital to the Christian life! Listen as Jesus shares three essential truths about faith that will help make sense out of the clash between the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” that is part of life.
The items we pursue relentlessly display what really matters to us. Today we encounter a woman with unshakable faith. How firmly do you hold to your beliefs? This woman was confident in three areas; discover them with us!
We are familiar with hearing of Jesus’ power to perform miracles. We often forget that there is a greater display of power: the power of Jesus to create faith.Today’s sermon examines the power of Jesus to create faith that asks, acts, and accepts. Listen and ask yourself if that type of faith is present in […]
David is no longer stuck in a cave waiting for deliverance. He is now an older man with a family and a kingdom. With added blessings come increased problems. This time, the problem is with his son who is attempting to overthrow his father and gain the kingdom for himself. In the midst of this […]
The great themes of HOPE and FAITHFULNESS are traced through the books of Daniel. We discover God giving hope to those in exile, wisdom to those needing understanding, and protection to those in times of trouble. All these provisions come to those who demonstrate faithfulness to an ever-faithful God who is firmly in control of […]