“How bad is it?” never anticipates a positive answer. Whether you ask your doctor, mechanic, or relative the question assumes a negative outcome. Even the answer “not too bad” is far from “everything is good.” People often ask “are people really that bad?” Usually this question is framed as a statement: “We all have a […]
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.
Our series looks at questions many people ask “for a friend” because they are not sure of the answer themselves. If God is so good, why is there suffering in the world? Scripture shows us God’s character. God’s character provides the answer to our question. God is good in every situation.
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. […]
Luke presents the darkest moment of history. Darkness seems about to prevail, yet Jesus dos not panic or crumble. Repeatedly, Jesus displays hope when all hope seems lost. Today, find hope at the cross. Jesus demonstrates hope in three statements. There is always hope in Jesus.
One of the great features of the church is that God in His goodness gives us exactly what we need. No one can do everything but each of us can do something and together everything is done. There is great wisdom and relief in knowing what one can and cannot do. For example, Larry and […]
Jesus begins a new chapter in His life and ministry. Now, the roads would be more crowded as He travels to Jerusalem. Where are you on your journey through life? A new chapter? a new beginning? the same old path? Jesus teaches His followers to let Him direct their path and find the way forward.
Luke shows powerful obedience in action. The storms of life cannot ignore Jesus. Notice Jesus’ authority over disease, distance, despair, and death.
As Paul finishes his letter to Timothy, teaching him to finish well, he reminds him that he is not alone. As Paul remembers his friends, notice the slight but dramatic difference between the text’s main points.
Paul encourages Timothy to remember his frailty and draw on divine reserves of power. Like Timothy, you need to take a good look at the finish line approaching.