Your Christian life closely mirrors a physical life with plenty of milestones. I spoke with a dear saint this week celebrating 70 years since placing their faith and trust in Christ. We discussed the various experiences through which God has lead. What is this saint never went beyond simple prayers, a few verses of Bible […]
For many, life is like a puzzle. Last time, we discovered three large God-given purposes for life. Now those purposes fit together to make a plan. Like other puzzles, the better you know the puzzle maker, the easier you can find the solution. To know God’s will, you must know God. God tells us about […]
Today we look at one of the most amazing pictures found in the Bible. This picture shows others how great God is. People often ask “Do I need to be baptized?” The short answer is that baptism pictures God’s power. Let’s look at God’s picture.
The quest for truth and authenticity is great. Although we can disguise it in silly forms, society longs for truth. Social media outlets seek to answer silly questions like “will it taco?” and “is it cake?” But for every humorous content creator, there are serious questions being asked like “is it real?” and “are we […]
The secret to victory is that Jesus never fails. John addresses the web of warriors we form as we do battle with the enemies of our faith. Are you part of the web of warriors?
Death deeply affects those closest to the one who dies. Although the world keeps moving, everything else seems to move so slowly. That is where we find the followers of Jesus this morning. The followers of Jesus are about to learn that resurrection sets things right. Sit with them as Jesus brings three distinct messages. […]
John teaches the basics of Christianity. First, Jesus is real; then, live in the light. Now he teaches that Jesus is a standard – a measuring device and a rallying point. Jesus is a strong and kind standard, exactly what we need and exactly what we need to remember.
Pastor Marty Basinger, our guest speaker from Baptist Church Planters, encourages us to pray. Jesus’ disciples asked to learn how to pray; and we will learn from them. Today starts our six-week Season of Prayer. We expect God to do great things in our midst as we discover the delight, dependence, and discipline of prayer.
Jesus provides lasting peace. Luke demonstrates three areas where peace intersects life. Jesus provides peace that pauses, passes, and praises.
How clearly can you see? While seeing clearly is a visual exercise, it is also a life skill. When you see clearly, you can make sense of what you perceive. As Luke presents the events of the Sunday afternoon after Passover, a need to see clearly exists. You will find Jesus wants you to see […]