For our midweek Lenten services, we are reading Jesus’ seven words from the cross—words spoken to particular situations, but recorded in the Scriptures to speak to us. We begin with Jesus’ words to the crowd assembled at the cross, “Father, forgive them,” and His...
The temptation of Jesus give us three illustrations of how the tempter tempts us. This will help us to recognize his attacks. It also gives us three illustrations of how he can be overcome. But most importantly it tells the story of a God who loves us so much he is...
Today, I want us to consider a Christian discipline or practice that I think most Christians know of but may not have experience with: “fasting”. How many of you have heard in your life “Hey, what are you ‘giving up’ for Lent?” I was asked that so many times in my...
Every once in a while, it's good to look up or look forward, to see what lies ahead. Because life with your head down can be tiring and not good for your health, spiritually speaking. Peter, James and John had the opportunity to look beyond the present and...
Most people think that being the light and salt of the world means doing what's right, following the rules. It was certainly what the Pharisees thought. In fact they loved rules so much they made up even more rules. But Jesus says our righteousness must exceed...
In 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, the Apostle Paul presents a striking paradox: the "foolishness" of the Cross is actually the ultimate power and wisdom of God. As it is noted in this message, we are incapable of reaching God through our own intellectual striving or...
