Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #4 — Habakkuk 3:17-19 — Trust
Read moreArchival Post: Our Salvation Song
Our Salvation Song
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Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one point, Hezekiah became sick. Isaiah the prophet was summoned, and he told Hezekiah his time to die had come. Hezekiah pleaded with God but also pleaded with Isaiah to plead with God. Isaiah returned with the glad announcement that Hezekiah would live. For another fifteen years, Hezekiah sat on the throne.
Read moreJesus Famous Men #2: They Are Being Restored By Christ
Jesus Famous Men Are Being Restored By Christ
Read moreYou Are Called to Be His Disciple (Mark 1:16-20)
You Are Called to Be His Disciple
(Mark 1:16-20)
Now we come to the location which the first half of Mark's book centers around, the Sea of Galilee. In those days, and sometimes in the Bible, it was also referred to as the Sea of Tiberias, the Lake or Sea of Gennesaret, or the Sea of Chinnereth. (10 Minutes/2900 Words)
Read moreFrom Groans To Glory (Romans 8:23)
From Groans To Glory
(Romans 8:23)
God has come to live within us. Covered by the blood and empowered by the Spirit, we have gotten a little taste of redemption. We have moments of Spirit-led beauty and obedience. We've tasted eternal things. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read more6 Lessons I've Learned About Small Group Ministry
6 Lessons I've Learned About Small Group Ministry
Having pastored a church without small groups, and now having pastored a church where always at least half of the congregation is in a small group, I can tell you the latter is preferable. People need to know each other. People need to interact with healthy Christians. People need community. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Attractiveness of Christ
The Attractiveness of Christ
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Jesus Christ is the most attractive man in history. Attractive in the sense those who have understood His cross have been drawn to Him. Increasingly, we want to have something to do with Him. His beauty is unparalleled. There is no one like Him. He draws us with Himself, His nature. His every look, glance, word, thought, action — all of it boggles our minds. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read morePreach the Word With Complete Patience (2 Timothy 4:2)
Preach the Word With Complete Patience
(2 Timothy 4:2)
Ever been on a massive road trip, one which takes coordination and planning? I have, often with family, sometimes with church folks. Many times, I'm the guy in charge. It takes a plan to get from A to Z. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreOur Salvation Song (Isaiah 38:20)
Our Salvation Song
(Isaiah 38:20)
Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one point, Hezekiah became sick. Isaiah the prophet was summoned, and he told Hezekiah his time to die had come. Hezekiah pleaded with God but also pleaded with Isaiah to plead with God. Isaiah returned with the glad announcement that Hezekiah would live. For another fifteen years, Hezekiah sat on the throne. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Embrace Christian Community
Embrace Christian Community
Archival Post
“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.
I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”
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