Jesus talks to busy people, but instead of giving them more and more assignments, He instructs them to rest. Rest is an attitude of relying on God to do what God has promised to do while energy is focused on what God has given you to do. It is not just stopping activity, but an […]
Family histories are littered with days of turmoil, tragedy, and tears far more than they are with triumph. As people of faith we trust and hope they are producing a greater result than what is seen today. Today we see God using discouraging events to set the stage for something incredible.
The passage under discussion today tells us of the first “small step” for the soon-to-be-leaders of the early Christian church. What we learn will stand us in good stead for our lives as well. We must be as committed to the task as they were and knowing the steps forward will help us travel our […]
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 […]
The account found in Mark 5 sounds incredible, and perhaps a little exaggerated. The truth is, we don’t know the half of it! Listen today as one person gives an account of what Jesus is capable of doing in a life that is hopeless and helpless apart from His help. Please note: this is presented […]
Impromptu games of Hide-And-Seek are never any fun; just ask any parent who has lost track of a child, or any child who has misplaced a parent! The more one asks “Where are you?” the greater the tension and frustration and anxiety. When the item is found, the overwhelming sense of relief leaves you emotionally […]
Jesus uses beautiful illustrations to help us understand His teachings. We must not become so involved in the picture that we lose sight of WHAT is being pictured. We look at 3 scenes that were familiar to people in Jesus’ day, and learn the lessons they were to learn by looking at the pictures Jesus […]
Jesus communicates deep truth with simple sayings. As we listen, we discover that our response is the important factor in this illustration.
God created us to belong to groups. We group ourselves in many different ways, yet there is one particular group that Jesus calls His family. Listen today as we discuss who is found in Jesus’ family. This sermon is presented in both English and Spanish.
As Jesus moved from place to place, He received widely different receptions. Those closest to Him asked three important questions. Today, those same three questions must be asked and answered by every person who encounters Jesus. Listen as the questions are given, explained, and then come to an answer for yourself!