This message looks at Jesus feeding the 5000. We look at the other three accounts of the story told in the books of Mark, Luke and John to compare them. Out of the comparison comes five differences. These five differences show us how God provides for our physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
In Matthew 14, we see how people-pleasing affected the decision-making of Herod. We saw in Herod’s life, God teaching us the dangers of working to please people rather than working to please God. We are also reminded of John the Baptist’s commitment to obedience and were encouraged to follow Christ’s example to be seeking the Father’s approval not the approval of man.
In this sermon, we look at Matthew 7:24-29. We learn that rain, water, and wind will come to us – just like in the story, there are troubles that come up in our lives suddenly. We see that we need to both hear and act on the teachings of our teacher, Jesus. When we do so, we’ll have a house that is built on a firm foundation and withstand’s life storms.
In this message, we learn about the narrow road, which represents the path of following Jesus. We are reminded that though sometimes the narrow road may feel lonely, be less traveled and require sacrifice, God provides abundant life and agency for those who are faithful to stay on the narrow road. We are challenged to look at how we can follow the narrow road in our lives.
In Matthew 7, we hear Jesus encourage us to ask, seek, and knock in prayer. For when we do we will receive, we will find, and the door will be opened to us, the children of God. We are reminded that God is our good Father who desires to give his children good gifts. We are also reminded and challenged as Jesus gives us the Golden Rule, that we should treat others the way that we would wish to be treated.
In this week’s sermon we learn we are not to judge others. Pastor Jim shares two types of judging Jesus could be talking about here. We learn who is allowed to judge and who is not allowed to judge and were given some examples of this. We were then given two warnings for when we are supposed to judge others. Lastly, we were given an assignment if we have judged others unfairly or if we need to speak the truth in love to someone around us.
In this message, Pastor Jim shares how we ought to pray and fast as an act of worship, pleasing to God. We learn that this passage of Scripture calls us to close out the world, open up the door to God, and bring God and others into the action when we pray. We were also given a practical step of fasting to put this into action in the week ahead.
In this sermon we look at Jesus’ proclamation that He fulfilled the Law. We see that Jesus’s fulfillment of the law came by bringing salvation. We also see that salvation is in Jesus alone, not in rule following. Jesus has saved us fully and made a way for us to follow God’s law in joy with Him enabling us to do it.
In this sermon we look at Jesus’ proclamation that He fulfilled the Law. We see that Jesus’s fulfillment of the law came by bringing salvation. We also see that salvation is in Jesus alone, not in rule following. Jesus has saved us fully and made a way for us to follow God’s law in joy with Him enabling us to do it.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In this message we cover the story of Jesus returning to His hometown. We see that Jesus faced rejection there and throughout His life. We also see how Jesus’ rejection ultimately made a way for our acceptance with God.
In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.
In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.
In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.
In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.
In this sermon we see that Jesus is more than just a person, that he has a mission to forgive people and reconcile them to God, and has a method to do it all in a very unique, and appealing way.
In life we are often confronted with difficult ethical situations. This message encourages us to take heart in the midst of these difficulties and lean on the person of Jesus. As we do, we find he is truly a merciful Lord.
In this sermon we read in Matthew 11:20-30 as Jesus rebukes Chorazin and Bethsaida for their lack of repentance and in response states that the truths of life are hidden from the learned and given to the little children. We are reminded that God blesses us with the person of Jesus who is simple and kind when our lives are engulfed in the complexity and brokenness of the world. We are also reminded that this person, Jesus, gives us an invitation to come and know him deeply instead of simply learn...
PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in whic...
In this Easter Sunday sermon, we ask the question, “Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday, so what about Monday?” We saw that in His resurrection Jesus gives his disciples peace, purpose, and power. He still gives these today to those who follow Him.
PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in whic...
In this sermon we see how Jesus is both gentle and just. We see him display these things in three stories from Matthew 21:1-19. We follow Jesus in the triumphal entry, through the temple and onto his interaction with a fig tree. From these stories we are given two messages: Know that God's judgment is coming and there is nothing to fear in Jesus for He is gentle.
PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in whic...
In this passage we learn about John the Baptist’s crisis of faith and the doubts he faced while imprisoned. We also have opportunity to hear how Jesus responds and the encouragement he provides John. In this we can see our own doubts and crises are expected and Jesus meets us in those moments.
PRAYER: During Lent, we set aside extra time to pray. Our hope is that by taking this intentional step as a congregation in this season, we will come to Easter having developed or deepened a habit of prayer. For it is through prayer that God transforms our lives, it is an avenue through which His character is made evident in us. One daily practice to consider for the season of Lent is the Prayer of Examen. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a method of personal daily prayer in whic...
