Sunday Teaching: Fly 20—Gospel Investments—Galatians 6:6-10
Read moreThe Courage of Christ (Mark 10:32-34)
The Courage of Christ
(Mark 10:32-34)
At this point in Jesus’ mission, Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem, the place the powers of darkness would converge to crucify him. He knew he had to go. It is a beautiful passage because it shows us Jesus right before his last week near Jerusalem. Death looms, and Jesus rushes towards it. His time has come. He has to engage his mission; this is why he'd come.
Read moreProclaim The True Jesus (1 John 1:1-2)
Proclaim The True Jesus
(1 John 1:1-2)
For John, it was simple. He wanted everyone to know the real Jesus, even those who got Jesus wrong. John knew about Jesus like no one else still alive in his time. He had been with Jesus when He wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, had watched Jesus raise Lazarus and others, and had stood at the foot of Jesus' cross with Mary. He had leaned on Jesus during the Last Supper, had run to Jesus' empty tomb with Peter, and had eaten with Jesus after his resurrection.
Read moreArchival Post: Take Up Your War-Clothes (Ephesians 6:13-17)
Take Up Your War-Clothes (Ephesians 6:13-17)
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To win the spiritual war, we must put on Christ's war-clothes. Paul lists six pieces of the spiritual armor. Paul was, remember, imprisoned as he wrote. He had seen Romans soldiers and their armor up close. The Spirit showed him a parallel, for God has given spiritual armor to his people. This list is life, for with these elements we can stand against the attacks of the enemy. When we are losing in the battle, we can look to this list to see if we have set down any part of our armor, take it back up, and stand again.
Read moreFly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5
Sunday Sermon: Fly 19—Gospel Community—Galatians 6:1-5
Read moreThe Kingdom, pt. 3: God Rewards Life There (Mark 10:28-30)
The Kingdom, pt. 3: God Rewards Life There
(Mark 10:28-30)
In this third and final post on Mark 10:17-31, Peter thought about what he'd just witnessed. Jesus had challenged a wealthy young man to sell everything and follow him. The task was too tall, and the young man departed. The rich young ruler hadn't left everything, but Peter realized he and the other disciples had. And he felt he had to tell Jesus about it—*just saying, Jesus*.
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | A Roundtable On Motherhood
As Mother's Day approaches the corner, Nate has a roundtable discussion with some mothers of Calvary Monterey. Nate and ladies discuss some parenting methods, practical ways of mothering, insights to everyday life. We hope this episode gives great wisdom and biblical insight as you mother, prepare for motherhood, or glean for a mom you know.
Read moreArchival Post: The Origin Of Truth And Love - Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)
The Origin Of Truth And Love - Love One Another (1 John 4:7-12)
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Once again, John takes us back to a main theme of his: let us love one another (7). He's not like Paul, who was more linear in his arguments. Instead, John is systematically spiraling in his logic. He's introduced love, talked about it a fair bit, but is now ready to do a deep dive.
Read moreThe Kingdom, pt. 2: You Cannot Enjoy It Without God's Help (Mark 10:23-27)
The Kingdom, pt. 2: You Cannot Enjoy It Without God's Help
(Mark 10:23-27)
In our previous post in Mark, we saw the rich young ruler leave Jesus because he loved his possessions. Once the man went away in sorrow, Jesus spoke to his disciples (23). He ruminated on the hindrance wealth can be, keeping someone from entering the kingdom (23, 25). He said it is difficult to enter the kingdom of God! (24). It's hard enough as it is, but wealth creates a whole other obstacle.
Read moreJesus Sees (Revelation 2:9)
Jesus Sees
Revelation 2:9)
The church in Smyrna was a persecuted church destined for a set period of suffering. In his letter to this church, Jesus, through the Apostle John, told them he knew all they were about to endure. First, he saw it coming. Second, he had experienced their pain while on the cross. He knew.
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