As Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem, his entrance is peculiar. Why did Jesus want to ride in on a young donkey? He'd gone to Jerusalem many times for various feasts. Ever since his childhood, Jesus had been a pilgrim bound for Jerusalem. And he had never ridden in on a young donkey. Why did Jesus choose such a dramatic and different entrance on this day?
Read moreArchival Post: Faith Is Confident In God’s Word (Hebrews 11:3)
Many in modern science might say that what is seen was made out of other visible things. But it must be asked, where did those visible things come from? The believer says, what is seen was not made out of things that are visible, for God is the originator.
Read moreThe Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority
Read morePart 2: What Kind of King is Jesus? Meek (Mark 11:8)
Jesus' journey into Jerusalem wasn't only a fulfillment of prophecy, but a glimpse into his kingdom. You see, everything Jesus did that day of his arrival spoke of his royalty. Why?
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Super Dad
What does it take to be a "super dad"? What are ways that a father can delight in your children? In this special solo episode, Nate takes us through Proverbs and looks at scripture that speaks to fathers. As Nate goes through scripture he provides insight into characteristics and qualities that it takes to be godly father and super dad.
Read moreArchival Post: Consider How Alive To God You Are! (Romans 6:5-11)
Have you ever had a dream where you could breathe underwater? It is a violation of the senses because it goes beyond our everyday experience. In Romans 6:5-11, Paul will take his readers to a place even more counterintuitive than underwater breathing. He will teach us we are dead to sin and alive to God, right now.
Read moreThe Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 02—Luke 4:16-30—Mission
Read morePart 1: What Kind of King is Jesus? In Control (Mark 11:1-7)
In our last look at Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. As Jesus neared the city, he did something uncharacteristic. All through Mark's gospel, Jesus has silenced people. Only recently, with Bartimaeus, has Jesus begun to invite attention. And now, as they approach the eastern side of the city, Jesus decides to mount a young donkey and ride into Jerusalem like a coming king.
Read moreArchival Post: In The Beginning, God (Genesis 1:1)
Like the blast of a cannon, the book begins. There is no long preamble, with no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with God, which immediately throws us into the metaphysical realm. We live in the physical, but God is above and beyond the physical realm, though He is present within it.
Read moreThe Ministry of Christ 01—Luke 4:1-15—Preparation
Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 01—Luke 4:1-15—Preparation
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