Jesus teaches us the basics of Christianity in His final prayer before His death. Today, we will study what some call “The Real Lord’s Prayer” and learn what I believe are the foundational principles of our faith, and what it is that binds us to each other.
Being a mom is a challenge. Raising kids can make you feel like you’re in a Charles Dickens novel: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” Today, we want to encourage all moms with this fact: “You are […]
Having proper perspective can be hard, especially when life kicks you in the teeth. In today’s sermon, we will study how Jesus encouraged the disciples when He warned them that problems were coming. This will help us when life is more nuts than joy.
While hanging on the cross, Jesus spoke seven phrases. These phrases reflect the power of the cross, which is still as powerful as it was 2,000 years ago.
Our lives are filled with constant fluctuation. Sometimes we like it (being newly married is fun)! Sometimes, we don’t (being a new parent is challenging)! We sometimes want to go back in time to keep things the way they were, but in doing so, we miss a blessing that comes with the present. Today’s sermon […]
You don’t have to spend much time watching or reading mainstream media to realize the world does not like followers of Jesus. In today’s sermon we will study this dynamic and learn why Jesus said this is not unexpected news! Remember, this was part of Jesus’ last words to His disciples so it is important […]
John 15:1-15 is often misunderstood. There is good reason for the misunderstanding but as we look at the whole of Scripture, we can see an interpretation that is reassuring, not terrifying. Today we will study the tension in this passage and learn how we can bear fruit without fear.
Today’s sermon is for those who struggle sleeping at night. It’s for those who have burdens that seem to drag them down and suck the joy out of living. Today we are studying words of reassurance from Christ, given to His disciples while they wrestled with a crisis of faith. These words can bring comfort […]
John chapter 13 begins a dialogue known as the “Upper Room Discourse.” At the beginning of this dialogue on being a mature disciple, Jesus essentially uses the game, Charades, to point out that believers, while saved, still need to deal with sin in their lives. In addition, He reminds us never get too big for […]
At the end of chapter 12, John summarizes Christ’s ministry on earth. He tells us what Christ came to do, how He did it, and what it means for us. The summary includes a hint of the unchanging benefits Christ came to offer and causes us to praise God that some things never change!