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.

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. […]

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 […]

Sometimes we see or hear things and fail to make an obvious connection. How often have you watched a movie and wondered “I know that actor. What else did they play in?” Luke reports three questions asked on a Sunday morning. Following Jesus creates questions. Ask and answer these questions today.

The rise of artificial intelligence and the advancement of technology places us in a unique predicament: what determines reality and authenticity? People manipulate real images to create situations that never existed. In my lifetime, I have seen celebrities win lawsuits against publishers who photoshopped their likeness in unflattering ways. Now video and audio shenanigans are […]

This morning we celebrate the most memorable event in human history. More important than His birth, is the fact Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead after dying for sin. Now, true hope is possible because of that event. Paul’s message offers hope that is still available. The hope found at Easter is not a […]

Luke shows powerful obedience in action. The storms of life cannot ignore Jesus. Notice Jesus’ authority over disease, distance, despair, and death.

Today’s text highlights something amazing that can only be understood with a changed perspective. The God of the Universe is unchanging. He gives each of us the new perspective we need. Jesus challenges your way of living.

To do all God has given us to do takes hard work, but you CAN serve God! Notice two aspects of this work: God’s part and your part as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 15.  

We celebrate the continued life of Jesus, asking the logical question “now what?” Jesus answers this question with three statements. Because Jesus lives, I live differently.