Christ Overcomes Death for Us, Overcoming Its Sting With His Victory1 Corinthians 15:50-58Sunday, April 17th, 2022
Christ Overcomes Death for Us by Taking Its Blow for UsMatthew 27:15-17,20-26Saturday, April 16th, 2022
Wouldn't It Have Been Better Stewardship If the Perfume Was Sold and the Money Given to the Poor?John 12:1-8Sunday, April 10th, 2022Judas scolded Mary about using expensive perfume on Jesus instead of selling it and giving the money to the poor. The Bible tells us he said this because he was a thief and probably wanted to steal some of that money. However, even though Judas' motives were wrong, wasn't the principle behind it right?
Christ Overcomes Death for Us, Overcoming Its Lies and IndifferenceJohn 14:23-26Thursday, March 17th, 2022
Shine With the Radiance of Christ's Glory!1 Corinthians 12:1-11Sunday, January 16th, 2022God has given spiritual gifts to all members of the invisible church of all believers according to what the visible churches need for their congregations and communities, so we should remember thank God for our gifts and use them to praise and glorify Him.
When a Well-Meaning Believer Thinks They Know Better Than God2 Chronicles 26:16-23Sunday, October 24th, 2021We look at the account of King Uzziah’s sinful pride and death to learn that even when people have good intentions, if they act against God's instructions and the true teaching of the Bible, God will warn and discipline them.
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.
Why Were Some of Those Working Against Christ Saved and Others Damned?Mark 3:20-35Sunday, June 13th, 2021When reading through the Bible, it may seem like God is sometimes playing favorites with those who are saved and those who are not, especially those people who at times worked against Christ. However, through several parables Jesus explains the key differences between those people, and we see how it applies to us today.