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“If You Are/You Are” (Good Friday)
There's interesting symmetry between the temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness, and the account at Golgotha.
“Faith-Filled Defiance”
Today, we examine Habakkuk, for the interesting and contemporary lessons it can give us.
“Mission Drift”
Scripture certainly reminds us, repeatedly, of the the ever-present danger of "Mission Drift" within individuals, organizations, and the Church. This Lenten season, we all need to be aware of this significant, and repeating, pattern.
“The Power-Cult Be Damned”
Don't take the "apple"; receive the Tree, instead.
“The Sacrifices of Adults”
Certain societal ills cannot be solved except by Christians like you and me accepting, with steely resolve, the potential of a sacrificial death.
“A Slice of Judicial Life– Acts 24”
Acts 24 has several contemporary judicial issues embedded within it. In fact, the chapter could be a case study taken right out of more modern headlines. In truth, it's far fresher than mere critics would suggest.
“Divine Allegiance Is Our Strength”
Although Evangelicalism consistently emphasizes a personal relationship with Jesus for good reason, there is an important reason to also speak of our "primary allegiance" to Jesus Christ.
“The Joshua Motif”
Some Biblical Joshuas seem meant to remind you of another in the Scripture.
“Authority in One Capernaum Moment”
The crowd in Capernaum came to terms with Jesus' authority in one fascinating moment. But the nations still struggle with it, evidently.
“Unfit for Pessimism”
Can a land remain redeemed, when the Redeemer of the land is rejected? On the other hand, when God redeems, can we possibly be in dread for the future?
“Providence and Preservation”
21 views Dec 25, 2023On the road to the arrival of Jesus Christ, there are various times when God obviously intervened. Because of this, we can look to the idea of Divine Providence, ourselves.
“Stone of Help”
In today's daytime Christmas Eve service, we take a look at the Biblical account of Ebenezer, the stone, and expand from there.
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
If joy happens in the fulfillment of our longing, everything will depend upon what we're longing for.
“A Comprehensive, Atoning Peace”
Peace is often thought of as the opposite of war, but what about peace as the opposite of wrath?
“Insecurity and Hope”
There's an abundance in Egypt in the days of Joseph, son of Jacob. There's an abundance in the parable of the rich landowner of Luke 12. One is a hopeful account-- the other just highlights even this generation's need for "security".