Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24
Read moreArchival Post: You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
Read moreNehemiah 4—God Renews His People by Helping Us Face Opposition
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 4—God Renews His People by Helping Us With the Opposition
Read moreThe Immediate Results of the Fall (Genesis 3:7-13)
Immediately after eating the forbidden fruit, man and woman were given the independence they craved. It wasn't as good as they thought. The eyes of both were opened, and they realized they were naked. Their immediate response was to cover themselves, so **they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. Innocence was gone. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreRemember Who You Are - Fathers: In Relationship With Jesus (1 John 2:13-14)
Last week, we covered the little children in John's exhortation. In this second group -- fathers -- we have mature believers. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreYou Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23–27)
The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreSabbatical Update: Greatest. Summer. Of. My. Life.
I am forever grateful to Calvary Monterey for sending me on sabbatical this past summer. It was the best summer of my entire life. Taking a full two months for rest and adventure came at a perfect moment. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
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