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 moreArchival Post: 7 Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk By Faith
It would have been awesome to have been part of the first church. But instead, I was born in 1978. Still, in my mind, I am part of that first church. That age still exists. I’m in it. When I read Acts and 1 Timothy and Philemon and 1 John it still applies. I feel at home. I might have to think through how it works out in my setting, but work out it does.
Read morePsalm 3—A Morning War Cry
Sunday Sermon: Psalm 3—A Morning War Cry
Read moreFollow #48 -- Why Was Jesus Crucified? -- Mark 15:16-47
In our passage today, we will observe "Jesus Christ and him crucified." It is a stunning event, one we will continue to mine at our Good Friday service -- and every gathering of our church until he returns. Christianity, you see, is not centered upon tenets or doctrines or beliefs or behaviors, but on the events of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Read moreThe Road of Christ (Mark 10:32-34)
Here, Mark portrays Jesus on his journey. From the valley below, Jesus and his disciples had to climb 3,500 feet to get **up to Jerusalem**. It was a solitary journey for the Lord; he walked alone **ahead of** the disciples. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Breaking Into a Fresh Season With God
King Asa was a good and godly king. He sought the Lord when trouble came upon the land, and he experienced firsthand the power of God in battle. After a trademark victory over the massive Ethiopian army, Asa was confronted by a prophet named Azariah. He told Asa to seek the Lord. (7 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreFaith Sees Greater Realities (Hebrews 11:27)
When God looks at His people, He often sees things we cannot see in ourselves. Through a lens of grace, God knows His children. He looked with grace upon many of the characters found in Hebrews 11. Moses is no exception. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreJeremiah Wasn't Always Alone -- Neither Are You (Jeremiah 26:20)
Jeremiah, like most of the prophets, was a solitary pillar of truth in a wasteland of doctrinal deception. He stood for the truth of God, saying hard things during hard times when no one else would. As truth spilled from his mouth, lies dripped from the lips of many false prophets. (3 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreBreaking Into A Fresh Season With God (2 Chronicles 15:7)
King Asa was a good and godly king. He sought the Lord when trouble came upon the land, and he experienced firsthand the power of God in battle. After a trademark victory over the massive Ethiopian army, Asa was confronted by a prophet named Azariah. He told Asa to seek the Lord. (7 Minutes/900 Words)
Read more7 Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk By Faith
It would have been awesome to have been part of the first church. But instead, I was born in 1978. Still, in my mind, I am part of that first church. That age still exists. I’m in it...
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