What Should You Do When Someone Asks a Question That Uses the Bible Against Itself?Mark 10:2-16Sunday, October 10th, 2021
How Do We Eat This Genuine Bread and Drink This Genuine Drink?John 6:51-58Sunday, August 22nd, 2021Jesus referred to himself as "the living bread which came down from heaven" and that whoever "eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." (John 6:51a,54a). However, we are not to confuse this with Holy Communion, also known as the Lord's Supper. Rather, Jesus is telling us that he is the living Word of God, which we need to nourish our faith so that we may live forever in Heaven.
LORD, Doesn't It Bother You That We Are Perishing?Mark 4:35-41Sunday, June 27th, 2021Like the disciples on the boat during the storm, we can often wonder if Jesus cares about the problems in our lives, with our friends, and even in our communities and countries. The truth is he cares so much that he lived and died for us, and as true God he is all knowing and all powerful, ruling over everything for our good.
You Remain in the Work of the One and Only Triune God1 John 4:13-16aSunday, May 30th, 2021The Athanasian Creed, which was prepared to assist the Church in combating heresies in the church, declares that whoever rejects the doctrine of the Trinity and the doctrine of Christ is without the saving faith. But how do we know if we have that saving faith?
God Tests Us to Strengthen Our FaithGenesis 22:1-18Sunday, February 21st, 2021When God told Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, it was not for God's knowledge or benefit, but for Abraham's. While the tests and hardships we encounter may not be as intense as Abraham's, we know that God uses them for our good to strengthen our faith and demonstrate to us just how strong our faith is.
God Works Something NewIsaiah 43:16-21Sunday, April 7th, 2019Isaiah prophesied about the return from Babylon (which would also involve crossing a desert) that would come 150 years later, and from that we learn of the new deliverance God is working. It is unlike any other deliverance because it is eternal deliverance; God is taking on human flesh to be our savior. So it is also unlike any other people, as it is meant for all people of all time, transcending cultures, as He makes those who trust in His deliverance into His people.
Throughout this New Year Trust in Your FoundationMatthew 7:24-27Tuesday, January 1st, 2019Throughout this New Year be sure to trust in Christ, who is your foundation. Whether you did or did not see the storm coming, remember to trust in Christ. And when the storms are over, look back at how Christ kept you anchored on Him; it will fill you with thanks and praise and give you a stronger trust in Him.
Repent and LiveEzekiel 18:1-4, 25-32Sunday, October 15th, 2017By repenting we are giving up all excuses and blame, and we are trusting in the new life in Christ.