Jesus taught hard, radical things. During his sermon on the mount, he said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’” (Matthew 5:43). It seems that, by the time of Christ, the religious leaders had taken the Old Testament command to ‘love your neighbor’ to mean one should also hate their enemy. Their teaching was, of course, a perversion of God’s word. Jesus corrected, and then addended their teaching. “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). (15 Minutes, 4000 Words)
Read moreA Son Is Given (Isaiah 9:6)
The night Jesus was born, a son was given. God so loved the world, he sent his only Son (John 3:16). Jesus' birth as a baby was God's gift to humanity. He gave His Son. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreGenesis 44-46
Welcome to our Tuesday Night Church Through the Bible Teaching and Study. Right now, we're in the book of Genesis and nearing the end of the book of Genesis, actually. If you'd like to turn to Genesis chapter 44 as we continue on in looking at the life of Joseph.
Read moreElection Year Encouragements for Our Congregation
As everyone is aware, we are in a divisive presidential election season. Though I love my country and consider myself blessed to be a citizen here, as a senior pastor, I grin and bear these seasons every four years. But this year, I thought it could be helpful to offer some pastoral counsel for this election. I want to point you afresh to Jesus and give you some biblical pillars during this disruptive time. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Handling Dummies, for Dummies
I have always appreciated the life of David. One facet of my admiration for this man is the way that he handled his enemies. Although far from perfect, David’s life is littered with moments where he “took the high road” in his interactions with enemies. I think you and I have much to learn when we consider how David handled these conflicts. (2 minutes/600 Words)
Read moreThe Apostle Paul Might've Created A Facebook Code Of Conduct (1 Corinthians 6:1-7)
Sadly, at the time of Paul’s writing, the reality in Corinth was incongruent with the future glory which would be theirs. They bickered and fought and sued one another. They sang of harmony and love but practiced bitterness and brutality. Paul was embarrassed for them, and probably by them. Why are you doing this in front of the unbelieving world? Don’t you know they need your light, not your lawsuits? (3 Minutes / 500 Words)
Read moreThe Absolute Restoration Of Believers To God (2 Samuel 14)
Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 14.
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