Authority can be misunderstood, delegated, given, taken, even assumed. The amount of authority a person has – or is perceived to have – affects how others react to them. Jesus presents His authority to the people gathering in Jerusalem. While many people saw the presentation, very few understood its significance. Pastor Eldred shares lessons about […]
As Jesus makes His way to Jerusalem for Passover, one voice stands out above the crowd. In paying attention to this one individual, Jesus allows us to see what the blind man saw! Listen as Pastor Eldred explains how this is not such a riddle after all.
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 […]
If you could ask one person from history just ONE question – what would it be? For one young man, that person was Jesus and the question was an important one: what can I do to have peace now and blessing in the future? Listen as Pastor Eldred gives Jesus’ answer and explains how life […]
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 […]
The misuse of power and influence is a theme that runs through Mark chapter nine. Here at the end of a long discussion, after many events, Jesus gives three simple truths that will revolutionize the way you think about using your power and influence on others. Listen as we discover these truths together.
It only takes one small malfunction in the light receptors of your eye to seriously confuse your vision. In most cases, correction is possible, allowing you to accurately process what is happening around you. In this passage, Jesus corrects the confusion of His followers by sharing three vital truths. Listen as God’s Word is shared […]