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When we talk about the prayer of forbearance, we are talking about prayer that is characterized by patience, endurance, and long-suffering (or another way to think about it is would be “suffering long”). In your community groups this past week, you talked about some of the reasons why God does not answer prayer as quickly…
This week, we will be looking at some of the prayers and teachings about prayer from Paul in his letter to the church at Ephesus. In his letter, Paul prays for the Ephesian believers “to be strengthened with power through his Spirit” in their inner beings. Paul was praying a Prayer of Fortification for them.…
In our message today, we'll be focusing on the Prayer of Solitude. We're going to examine a couple of passages in the Gospel of Matthew—one where Jesus is our example in prayer, and the other where Jesus is teaching us how to pray. One of the most effective ways that I have found to get…
In our message today, I want to explore some of the most audacious and grandiose teachings of our Lord during His time here on earth. Teachings so extravagant that we struggle to know what to do with them! How can our Lord Jesus say to us: “Ask, and it will be given to you”? This…
We are currently living in the midst of a great crisis in the Christian life. We have been legally emancipated from the penalty of sin by the blood of Jesus Christ. But many of us are still living as though we are slaves to sin. We are free, but we are not living daily in…
On this snowy, Sunday morning—broadcasting from his home—Pastor Wade spends a few minutes considering the concept of praying with boldness and authenticity while also praying in obedience to the will of God. Looking first to the book of James to consider this issue of obedience, he then looks at the example of Jesus in the…
This morning, we're going to be looking at Psalm 88 and considering the concept of a “Prayer of Desperation.” This psalm is considered a psalm of lament. One of the most notable authors on this subject is Mark Vroegop. He explains that: “Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust. It is not…
Why do so many people struggle to get their knowledge of the Bible and their obedience to the Bible to match up? It's because their academic theology doesn't match their practical theology. Paul David Tripp wrote: “Theology is not just a pursuit of the mind; it is something that you do with your whole life.…
As we enter into the New Year, many people are making New Year's Resolutions with the hopes of improving their lives. Some resolutions are grandiose and unrealistic while others are more practical and feasible. But what if there was a resolution that was guaranteed to succeed? Wouldn't that be worth your time? Listen in as Pastor David shares what the Bible has to say about the kind of resolution that lasts.
One of the greatest threats to your spiritual growth and development in 2026 is the busyness of life—or what some might call “the daily grind.” We must ask ourselves: My goal for this morning is to bring you some practical advice from the Scripture about the Scripture and its effect on your life. To help…
For the past few weeks, we have been exploring the biblical basis for the modern, Christmas carol “Sing We the Song of Emmanuel.” Verse one of this song begins with teachings on the fulfillment of prophecy and quickly move to focus on the incarnation of the ultimate God-Man. Verse two continues its focus on the…
Last week, we started a short sermon series for Christmas called: “The Song of Emmanuel.” We looked at the theology behind verse one of “Sing We the Song of Emmanuel.” Today, we're going to look at the theology found in verse two. This second verse is rich in the theological teaching of the incarnation of…
The Bible is absolutely clear that singing is a central part of worship. We are to sing in all circumstances—in joy, in sorrow, in thankfulness and in distress. We are to sing to the Lord, and we are to sing to one another as a way to confess our faith, give thanks to the Lord,…
To focus our thoughts this week of Thanksgiving, we will be looking at Paul’s teaching in Philippians 4. One of our songs of worship today is based off this passage. The story behind the writing of this song, “Rejoice,” is that the song speaks directly to the challenges of our time, especially the common struggle…
Our goal for our Christian-walk. We are to form patterns and habits that have us consistently doing various things that please God and deepen our relationship with Him. We have consumed a great deal of teaching from the Apostle Paul's letters to the various churches to help us form our theology as it relates to…
As we seek to live our lives for Christ and according to God's Word, we come across certain passages of Scripture that are really important for the way you ought to live. If you're reading a through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan, you might be reading this first particular passage today. It's found in John's gospel. John 13:34-35 says,…
It was only two years ago when I spent two-and-a-half months walking through Romans 12 in a study called “THEREFORE: Living in Light of Truth,” but a study about spiritual gifts in the Bible would be incomplete without spending some time again in Romans 12. As you can see in the graphic above and in…
Today, we have a special blessing that day as Bro. Luis Ortega is here to personally present the work of Lifeword Media Ministry to us. Luis has been a part of the Lifeword team for many years now, and is currently serving as the Director of Operations. Lifeword's vision is to use media productions to…
I think all of us realize how difficult the task is to live a life of holiness, but fortunately, God has given us His grace through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to live for Him. But living a life of holiness is a process. The Apostle Paul writes: “So we…
Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus is an amazingly rich manuscript for both Christian theology and practice. Paul begins the letter by delineating all the spiritual blessings that believers have in Christ. Then he prays a prayer of thanksgiving for the faith that the Ephesian believers have in Him. In chapter 2, Paul gives…
After getting to the point where we know and understand our God-given personalities, there is a danger that we must guard against. The danger exists when we come to the fatalistic conclusion of: “That's just who I am!” Instead of using personality test results as a tool, we sometimes view them as an infallible declaration…
For this week and next, we're going to be focusing our attention to the ways in which God created us as unique individuals by looking in Scripture to discover how that godly men and women in the Bible were also unique creations of God and that He used their distinctive personalities for His honor and…
As we examine the rest of this chapter of 1 Corinthians12, we're going to see what God wants for His children in regard to spiritual gifts—we will get a clear picture of His desire for us as we interact with one another as members of this New Testament church. We learned last week that each…
When you hear the word “home,” what comes to mind? Is it simply a place of residence? Or is it more like a feeling of peace and security, or the dynamic of your family, or a host country that you have embraced? The concept of “home” cannot be restricted to a single word or concept,…
The stars and the heavens above were critically important in ancient history, serving as practical tools for agricultural cycles, timekeeping, and navigation, as well as spiritual guides and sources of religious meaning. Ancient peoples used celestial bodies to understand and predict seasons, floods, and other vital events, while also incorporating them into their myths, rituals,…
Today, and for the next two weeks, we'll be making our way through this poetic masterpiece, seeking to understand all the truths that God has for us in this text. As I have spent time with this passage, I have noted three primary sections that need to be discussed. In the first six verses, the…
Today, we welcome our ministry partners from the campus of the University of Arkansas–Stuart and Hanna Estes. You will be blessed to hear a current report of this ministry from Hanna, and a message from God's Word from Stuart. If you would like to support this ministry, you may do so by following this link.
A.W. Tozer said, “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply.” Jacob was no different. Jacob was a schemer and a deceiver and yet God chose him to be the recipient of His covenant blessing to Abraham and his descendants. But this did not come easy. God…
In Psalm 1, the psalmist provides us with a mantra for life. This song is simple and to the point, and the psalmist provides us with a way forward through the difficulties and anxieties of life. This way forward consists of simple, actionable steps that will bring us joy and happiness in this life.
In Luke 17:1-10, we see Jesus teaching several principles about what it means to live and function properly in the kingdom of God. He addresses issues dealing with sinfulness and accountability, as well as our responsibility to rebuke and forgive one another. Realizing the difficulty of these responsibilities, the apostles asked the Lord to increase…
In Luke 17:1-10, we see Jesus teaching several principles about what it means to live and function properly in the kingdom of God. He addresses issues dealing with sinfulness and accountability, as well as our responsibility to rebuke and forgive one another. Realizing the difficulty of these responsibilities, the apostles asked the Lord to increase…
In the last of this series of parables (Luke 16:19-31), Jesus tells the stories of two men—one who lived lavishly on earth and one who was a poor, sick beggar. The story chronicles the eternal destinies of each of these men. The rich man went to hell, a place of eternal agony and torment, while…
Growing up in the 90s, a lot of our high school preparation for future was based on trying to figure out “what makes us happy” or “what brings us fulfillment.” As we look to God's will for our lives, we often place too much emphasis on us and not enough emphasis on doing the Will…
As we continue to think about becoming a faithful steward, this next portion of Scripture addresses several kingdom principles of stewardship. As Jesus continues to instruct His disciples, we discover that there are also Pharisees nearby who were listening to this teaching. Taking a moment to address them, Jesus reprimands them for the condition of…
In Luke 15, Jesus told parables about things that were lost—a lost sheep, a lost coin and two lost brothers. Here in Luke 16, Jesus continues His parabolic teachings focusing on the idea of stewardship. This first parable is arguably one of the most difficult parables in all of Scripture to understand. Darrell Bock argues…
The parable in this passage—Luke 15:11-32—is one of the most well-known teachings in all the Bible. While this parable is often referred to as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, it is really more about the reactions to the prodigal son than it is the son himself. The primary reaction to the prodigal's return that…
Jesus reveals the heart of God in this series of three parables—the first two are short parables (15:1-10) and the last one is long (15:11-32). We will consider the two short parables in this message and the longer one in the next. In these parables, we learn that God is committed to finding those who…
In our text today in Luke 14, we find Jesus being followed by a large group of people—many of whom were probably there to see Him perform miracles and provide them with free food. In John 6:26, Jesus said to another crowd of people: “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not…
As Jesus is still on His way to Jerusalem, we see Him at a dinner party in the home of one of the leaders of the Pharisees. We don't know exactly why He is here, or how He got an invitation, but the text tells us that the Pharisees were “watching him carefully” to catch…
As Jesus continued on His way toward Jerusalem to be crucified, He made His way into some small towns and villages. In one of those villages, someone asked Him a striking question. They asked, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” Jesus utilized this question as a springboard to discuss every individual's need for…
The Lord established His church during His ministry here on earth to bring glory to Him by making disciples from those who have not yet trusted in Him as Savior. The first step in the process of making disciples is evangelism. Evangelism is “telling the story of Jesus's life, death, resurrection, and second coming with…
We are returning to our study in the Gospel of Luke today. Last time we looked at Luke, we were considering the teachings of Christ about how to live from Luke 12:35-48. In today's message, we are going to move forward in this idea of how we are to live each day for the Lord.…
We will begin our study today when Jesus gathered His disciples together in the upper room of a home in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Seder meal. This was the time when Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, which we observed as a church body last Sunday evening. During this meal, Jesus shared some important teachings…
In John 12, we see Jesus as the King God intended Him to be—not like other kings who came and conquered by military might, but as the Ruler of a Kingdom that is not of this world. He was like no other king before or since—a king who preached love for our enemies, forgiveness for…
In the second half of Psalm 101, David lays out the kind of leader that he aspires to become—a leader with integrity. Just like last week, we see in these verses, five issues of integrity that are important when it comes to life in general and in leadership more specifically. David had a front row…
After a psalm of praise (Psalm 100), we now have a psalm of practice (Psalm 101). Knowing and understanding God's call on his life to be the king of God's chosen people, David resolves to become a king that models himself after the One who has called him. Psalm 101 describes a man of integrity…
Last week, we started a short series studying through Isaiah 55. In this chapter, God is reminding His exiled people of who He is and what He promised to do for them. In those first six verses of Isaiah 55, we saw God's invitation to have life more abundantly! Then the prophet explained the requirement…
Paul David Tripp said: “The book of Isaiah is really about people who have forgotten. Because of their forgetting, they are sent into exile, and [then] are restored again. This passage… is written to people who are in exile who are now called to remember as they are going to be restore, called to remember…
One of the more well-known verses in the Bible is found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, which says, “for we walk by faith, not by sight.” In Numbers 13-14, we find a group of people who abandoned this biblical concept for a different philosophy. You see, they decided to walk by sight, and not by faith!…
In this morning’s message we will be looking at some of Moses' experiences with the presence of God, specifically the burning bush incident and the encounters with God in the tent of meeting. From these passages, we will notice three essentials for experiencing intimacy with God—connection, commitment and communication. And then we will consider God’s…
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