The grain of God’s goodness and grace is made known by many trees throughout the Bible.
12/18/24
Jesus rests in a manger in the days to come, but don’t be fooled.
12/17/24
Ambrose's preaching continues to ring out in churches around the world, especially during Advent when we sing his magnificent, proclamatory hymn, "Savior of the Nations, Come."
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01/24/21
God’s people have gathered in worship while there is a war going on, and this war has two opponents: The Kingdom of Satan and the Kingdom of God. There is no middle ground.
01/17/21
But Jesus comes to us today and reminds us that He has the power to make disciples in the midst of conflict and suffering.
01/10/21
We like to close with something great. We even have a saying for this behavior: “Saving the best for last.” God Himself has a way of saving the best for last.
01/03/21
John has been preaching a radical vision of God, where God holds people accountable for their sin and calls them to repent. What will Jesus do?
11/22/20
Jesus desires for us to watch. The question, however, is, “How do we watch for the return of Jesus?”
11/15/20
In this context where death looms large, Jesus reveals a kingdom where life looms even larger.
11/08/20
The tragedy of this parable is not the failure to serve. It is the failure to truly know your Savior.
11/01/20
The parable is harsh. It judges. If you do not believe, you will not be saved. But let us pause for a moment and think about why Jesus is telling the parable.
10/25/20
Jesus breaks through our barriers in His beatitudes. He shatters our conceptions of the blessed life and opens the Kingdom of God to all people.
09/20/20
Jesus invites us to practice a faith that is bold. He invites us to trust in Him, without calculations.
09/13/20
Imagine a world where love is given to the least. That is what Jesus is inviting His disciples to do in His parable this morning.
09/06/20
In this parable, notice how Jesus invites us to consider that forgiveness is something more than a moment. It is a way of grace that extends throughout an entire kingdom.
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