My Way or the Higher Way
Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?” John 18:11, nasb “When the going gets tough . . .” What happens next? “The tough get going,” right? I suppose this partially explains why Peter, a fisherman, happened to be packing […]
Jesus Confronts Sexual Sin
WATCH This is a message about sexual sin – but it’s not a message about weaponizing Scripture. Rather, we’re letting Jesus speak into a subject where culture has been loud and hearts have been hurting. Down with the spirit of judgment—up with the spirit of grace. So quiet the noise, open God’s Word, and […]
Pray it Again
So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. Matthew 26:44, esv We tend to think of prayer as asking for things—prayers of petition. And that’s a biblically valid function of prayer. But sometimes prayer is not so much about getting something from God, as much […]
Survival
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV When you’re overwhelmed by a problem […]
When Jesus Comes to Church
WATCH Revelation 2 If you’ve been longing for a deeper faith…If you’ve felt that fire slipping…If you’ve wondered where to find it again…You’re in the right place. This is a life-changing message from the Book of Revelation.Revelation isn’t just about the future or ominous prophecy. It’s about our King. And nothing can compare […]
Sufficient for You
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV When we study Scripture, we don’t want to get buried in […]
The Schools of Gratitude
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20, esv). If we never received another thing from God for the rest of our lives, we could still fill each day with genuine gratitude: “Thank You, God, for this new day.” “Thank You for life […]
What Kind Of Church Am I?
WATCH There’s just so much noise. Politicians, headlines, uncertainty, unthinkable tragedy. But above it all stands the King of Kings. Take heart! The glory of Jesus Christ is revealed in Scripture, and you CAN rest your hope fully in Him. Turn in these timeless pages to the book of Revelation, and learn what Jesus […]
Sledgehammer Blows to Fear
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is […]
When One Person Wakes Up
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the way of David his father, and he did not turn […]