As we close out our look at a desperate dad and showdown with evil, today we'll see that the challenge is not God's ability but the believers ability to believe God without boundaries.
A Desperate Dad 2
April 24, 2024
Continuing our look at a desperate dad's crisis of faith and the clash of Jesus and a demon possessing a boy, today we'll explore the desperation of this dad and the compassion of Jesus.
A Desperate Father 1
April 23, 2024
Continuing our series "Faith vs Doubt," today we're going to start looking at a exorcism Jesus performed on a demon possessed boy and the the faith crisis of the boy's father. Notice the father's driving motivation of love to get his son to Jesus!
Crucified: The Problem of the Cross 3
March 14, 2024
As we bring our look at the problem of the cross to a close, today we'll see that God brings to nothing the things the godless world thinks are powerful, wise, and of no value and uses the things the world considers worthless and foolish.
Crucified: The Problem of the Cross 2
March 13, 2024
As we continue to explore the problem of the cross, today we'll be looking at 1 Corinthians 1:21-25. What we'll see is the wisdom of God displayed in the cross of Christ and in the simple proclamation of Christ crucified.
Crucified: The Problem of the Cross
March 12, 2024
As we continue our journey toward the celebration of Easter, this week we're looking at the "Problem of the Cross." We'll be looking at a passage that often is skipped over or is often misunderstood, 1 Corinthians 1:17-31. Today we'll begin with verses 17-20 and we'll see that God promised to nullify the wisdom of this age by doing something new the world would consider foolish but would reveal God's wisdom and power.
Crucified: The Person of the Cross 3
March 7, 2024
Closing our look at the person of the cross, today we'll be taking a quick look at the last three verses of Philippians 2:5-11. What we will see is the exaltation of Jesus to the highest degree of honor and glory and that ultimately all of creation will bend the knee to Jesus and proclaim Him LORD to the glory of God the Father!
Crucified: The Person of the Cross 2
March 6, 2024
Today we come to a pivot verse in Philippians 2:5-11. The first three verses we looked at yesterday speak of the deity of Jesus and His humility. The verse we are looking at today is verse 8 and verse 8 speaks of the death of Jesus in obedience to the Father's will and that death on a cross!
Crucified: The Person of the Cross 1
March 5, 2024
Continuing with our Easter series, "Crucified: The Person and Power of the Cross," this week we'll be examining the person of the cross. We'll be taking a look at Philippians 2:5-11. As we start today, we're focusing on verses 5-7.
Crucified: Prophecy of the Cross 3
February 29, 2024
Closing out our look at Isaiah 53, today we'll looking at the last two stanzas of the poem. Here we'll see the vicarious suffering of the servant as a guilt offering for sin. We will also see that though the servant is put to death by God, the servant is raised up to the highest place of honor and will be given all those who avail themselves of the sacrifice of the servant.
Crucified: Prophecy of the Cross 2
February 28, 2024
Continuing our look at Isaiah 53, today we learn that the servant's suffering is for the sins of humanity.
Crucified: Prophecy of the Cross 1
February 27, 2024
Today we're beginning our Easter series entitled Crucified. This week we are going to be looking at a prophecy of the cross found in Isaiah 53. We'll start by considering Isaiah 52:13-53:3 as an introduction to the person and work of the servant of the Lord. Of course, this servant is Jesus the Son of God!
God's Generous Children: To Tithe or Not to Tithe 3
February 15, 2024
Closing out our brief look at tithing in the Bible, today we'll see that in the New Testament church, there was no mandate or command to tithe. Giving was to be planned, generous, and cheerful based upon how God had prospered individuals.
God's Generous Children: To Tithe or Not to Tithe 2
February 14, 2024
Continuing to look at the subject of tithing, today we'll notice that tithing is mentioned in the gospels but missing from the epistles.
God's Generous Children: To Tithe or Not to Tithe 1
February 13, 2024
Today we're going to start looking at the Biblical concept of tithing to see whether or not tithing is required of the church. We're going to begin by examining the places tithing occurs in the Old Testament.