Who will go to Heaven? That is one of the most important questions anyone can answer. Some believe they will go there be default or because of who their parents/grandparents were. However, Jesus tells us in today's parable who will be part of God's Kingdom - whose who accept His invitation to come in.
In this, one of Jesus' most difficult teachings, He shows us that we who are forgiven by God should forgive others as we have been forgiven.
In this sobering account, Jesus teaches that there is one thing, one state of being that is unforgivable. Join us as we dig in to this teaching.
What really makes one unclean before God? Is it eating certain foods? Going certain places? Talking with certain people? No! What really defiles a person does not come from without. It comes from the heart.
In this well-known, short parable, Jesus likens obedience to building your house on the rock. Don't be foolish and disobedient.
Jesus continues to explain the nature of the Kingdom. It is like a treasure, a valuable pearl, and a net. Join us as we examine what this means.
Christ has "sown" believers into this world. The devil has "sown" unbelievers into it. Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between the two. However, one day, God will judge the living and the dead, and in that day, there will be no fooling Him.
Today's message looks at two parables, both of which serve to encourage His followers. Using the image of sown seed, Jesus shows us what the Kingdom of God is like.
In this new study, we will delve into Jesus' most common method of teaching - the parables. Today, we see the need to be careful in how we hear as well as an explanation of why different people respond so differently to the Word of God.
It is possible to have a useless faith - one that is characterized by words instead of action. In our text today, James pushes us to examine our own profession of faith to see if it is true, saving faith.
Salvation is of the Lord, from beginning to end. Join us as we see the salvation of faith, the source of faith, and the service of faith.
Many things are essential to the Christian life. One of the most essential elements is something we may not initially think of - faith. Without it, it is impossible to please God.
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in the Christian faith. It is not some cleverly developed myth. It is an historical fact. Join with us as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday!
In this concluding message looking at Jesus' words from the cross, we see the tremendous truth that Jesus' work on the cross is finished! There is nothing to add to it or take away from it. Trust Him for salvation today.
In taking the place of sinners, Jesus not only bore our sin on the cross, He was also forsaken by the Father. Join us as we dig into what that means and what it means for us.
In these next two words from the cross, we see Jesus's care for His mother as well as His humanity. Listen in to hear what that has to say to us today.
The repentant thief on the cross is a classic example of the glorious biblical truth that we are saved by grace through faith. Jesus saves to the uttermost if we will trust in Him for salvation.
God and God alone can bring life out of death. He and He alone can cause dry bones to live again. What in your life is "dead"? Trust God to breathe life into them.
God has so ordered this world that what one sows, he also reaps. This is true with plants, but it is also true with all other aspects of life. Join with us as we look at Paul's instruction to us to continue in sowing because we will reap if we don't grow weary.
Our lives are filled with seasons; not just the weather-related seasons. Our lives are a mix of good and bad and ups and downs. Each of these seasons is ordained by God.
Our God is a great and mighty God, and He deserves all of our praise.
What does a healthy church look like? What does it do on a regular, consistent basis? Is health based on size, number of services, or any other number of things that are seen as signs of success today? No. The early church focused on 4 key areas, and they are things a church of any size can, and should, focus on.
Believers and churches should spread the Gospel. But how should we reach out to the lost and dying world? Jesus tells us His plan for evangelism in our text today.
God requires His people to love Him with their whole being. But that's not all. We should also love others who are made in His image. This is something we can only do through His empowerment.
Followers of Christ have been given a command by Jesus to go into all the world and make disciples.
As we enter into the new year, Jesus gives us a powerful piece of counsel - don't worry. But He doesn't just tell us not to do it. He also gives us reasons why we shouldn't worry as well as what to do instead.
As we wrap up 2024, this passage gives us three commitments we would do well to make as we close out one year and start a new one.
Jesus brings peace - inward, outward, and heavenward. Join us in our journey towards Bethlehem.
Advent is ultimately a season of hope. We look back in gratitude at the birth of Christ when God fulfilled His promise. We also look forward in anticipation to the day when Christ will return.
Christians should give thanks to the Lord, but for what? Scriptures calls us to come see the mighty works of God. Today, we will see four reasons to give thanks to the Lord.
