What good is it to be close to the kingdom of God? Is it any good? What makes a person close and what steps need to be taken to go from “close” to “in”? Original sermon date: 3/2/2025 Read More →
In answering the ridiculous objections of the Saducees, Jesus not only affirms the reality of resurrection but also gives us several reasons which we should expect it! These reasons will strengthen our faith and give us great expectation. Original sermon date: 2/23/2025 Read More →
The classic passage on paying taxes isn’t really about paying taxes! That truth is there of course, but the main thrust of the passage is different. Original sermon date: 2/16/2025 Read More →
Pretending to be more holy than we are in reality is a sticky mess which many religious people have found themselves in. Why is it so bad and how does one get out of it? Original sermon date: 2/9/2025 Read More →
Have you ever played hide-and-seek? When the seeker is done counting he often shouts out, “Ready or not, here I come!” At Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem there were those who appeared ready and those who were certainly not. When He comes again, which category... Read More →
Sometimes the most familiar stories about Jesus are the sweetest. This message is one that stirs my heart to love the Lord Jesus and follow closely after Him! Original sermon date: 1/12/2025 Read More →
James and John come to Jesus with what sounds like a wonderful request! They want to be the two people closest to Jesus in His kingdom. Jesus’ answer to them is a little bit surprising. He challenges them to see why they want to be close to Him and if they really have what... Read More →
In Mark 5, Jesus performs some remarkable miracles. As one would expect, those for whom he performed them expressed some remarkable faith. At least it is ,remarkable when compared to the faith practiced by many American Christians today. If we were serious about our faith in... Read More →
In Mark 4, the kingdom of God is likened until a couple of small things. This sermon warns us of the danger of discounting something as small or insignificant because of its initial appearance. Original sermon date: 7/21/2024 Read More →
In Mark 4, the Light spoken of is Jesus and His Word. As Christians, how do we treat the light which we have from Jesus? Do we hide it or even smother it or do we exalt it and listen to all the Lord has to say? Original sermon date: 7/7/2024 Read More →
