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...
In this message based on Matthew 4:23, we confront a difficult truth about our human nature: we do not naturally gravitate toward God. Left to ourselves, we are prone to drift away, wandering from the light of His truth and the peace of His presence. Recognizing our...
What are you seeking today? Whether you are a lifelong believer or someone just beginning to ask questions, Jesus meets you exactly where you are with a divine appointment. In this sermon on John 1:35-45, we look at the first disciples—men like Andrew, Peter, and...
