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A Mountaintop Experience

Mark 9:1-13

May 5, 2019 • Chad Francis

Six days after calling His disciples to die to themselves, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up on a mountain to reassure them that this counterintuitive path leads to the glory they long for. As Jesus’ glory is revealed on the mountain, the disciples are transformed. We too are transformed as we behold the glory of Jesus. What glory are you beholding?

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True Greatness

June 16, 2019 • Chad Francis

When James and John’s request for power and influence alienates their friends, Jesus takes this moment to teach His disciples about the nature of true greatness. True greatness is found, not in selfishness, but in service. And because He is truly great, Jesus serves His people in a way that frees them to become others-focused servants. Are you selfish or a servant?

Camels And Needles

June 2, 2019 • Chad Francis

In order to enter the Kingdom of God you must receive it like a little child. What keeps us from this? Our own attempts to be good enough or find other sources of goodness to do for us what only Jesus can do for us. In this story, Jesus loves a rich man enough to press him on his idolatry and reveals why He is worth giving up every other source of salvation for.

Jesus And Divorce Q&A

May 28, 2019