Over the centuries God’s people have made close, intimate binding relationships with those who reject our faith and worldview, bringing great pain to themselves. We see this mistake when we compare Jacob and his twin Esau…
Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary Followers of Christ
Sermons on 1 Peter
Sunday we look at the first Messianic prophecy. It hints of a human redeemer who will give Satan a mortal wound while sustaining what amounts to a wounded heel. As future revelation unfolded, this prophecy became clearer. This redeemer was born on the first Christmas–his name is Jesus!
When Pilate asks Jesus directly, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus replies simply, “You say so.” Pilate is amazed that Jesus does not defend himself against this charge!
Later, an angry crowd shouts for the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus. When asked what to do with Jesus, this guilty mob lobbies for the execution of an innocent man, chanting, “Crucify him!”. Little do they know that Jesus is the key to their own divine pardon! Next Jesus will be mocked, scourged and led away to be crucified.
Divorce and remarriage: opinions flourish around this subject but what does the Bible say? In this message, Pastor Doug surveys the biblical teaching on divorce and remarriage and answers the common questions Christians ask.
True greatness is not measured by how many people answer to you, but rather by your willingness to serve others–especially those whom our society devalues. In this passage, Jesus teaches us what true greatness looks like. It’s not what many people think!
Here Mark records the transfiguration of Jesus. This event is a powerful revelation of Jesus’ divine identity and his centrality to God’s salvation plans.
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. APPLICATION / CHALLENGE TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will…
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will put into practice…
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will put into practice…
Paul’s first prayer in the book of Ephesians is for us to understand and appreciate the life-transforming nature of the God-given blessings we have received. This week’s second prayer is different. Here, Paul asks not for enlightenment, but enablement. He wants us to live out these blessings in a practical way.