Pastor Steve offers an enjoyable, real-life application of the Scriptures that apply to everyday life for all.
Jesus begins Matthew Six with a warning against practicing righteousness to be noticed by men. He will give three examples: in giving, in prayer, and in fasting. This message will focus on Quiet Generosity.
This Sunday will deal with the bad guys – those who hurt us, those who owe us. Jesus says no revenge. Love your enemies, do good.
Pastor Josh McLachlan of Heritage Church of Odessa preaches from Luke 7:18-23 on the topic of "Dealing with Doubts"
Jesus only chose six topics when He gave His “You have heard…but I say” messages. Two of them are tied to marriage, and another to making oaths – like marriage vows. We will look at these three today.
John Doyle continues his study of 1 Peter 2:9
Jesus changes everything, but He didn't change the rules to do it. Anyone who thinks He did is making a big mistake.
Poor lighting leads to guesswork. Good lighting shows things clearly. Let your light shine so that people see Jesus.
Persecuted for Righteousness, persecuted for Jesus' sake. It is far better to be persecuted for these things than to avoid it.
As we celebrate Mothers Day, we will consider how precious life is.
We continue our look at the behavior God wants and the blessings He gives.
1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Today, we will look at both the actions God blesses and the blessings He gives.
We begin a walk through the Sermon on the Mount with a look at the Beatitude.
And can it be that Jesus died? And can it be that He's alive again? And can it be that God loves me that much? And praise God, the answer is yes.
Mike Bell: Palm Sunday, the Beginning of the Beginning
Jesus attempts to do His ministry quietly, but He is in high demand all the same.
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
It wasn't about water, and it wasn't about wine; it was about Jesus' ability to give life, and life more abundantly.
The four fishermen were busy at work when Jesus called them. He did not say, Follow Me when it's convenient.” He said, “Follow Me.” And they did.
Jesus was tempted in every way, even as we are, yet He did not sin. This could make Him contemptuous of us, but instead, He has compassion, as One who understands what we are going through.
John said, “No, I should be baptized by You!” Jesus replied, “This is to fulfill all righteousness.” We'll explore this exchange and see what we can learn from it.
Today, we begin a tour through all four Gospels with an introduction to Jesus. All four let us know He is the One we've been waiting for.
Some of our teens will tell about their experiences with God and what He is doing in their lives.
David, as is obvious from this passage, had tremendous wealth. Now, as he is preparing to die, having taken care of his family, gives most of it back to God.
In pride, David calls for a census, which brings God's judgment and great suffering. But the final outcome is that David gains and dedicated the hill that we now call the Temple Mount.
David's struggle is between his love for his son and his faithfulness to God and His people. In the end, he chooses God.
This is all about who Jesus is, Son of God, Son of man, the hope of all mankind
God's love required Him to be up close and personal. It was a power that compelled Him to send Jesus to this world.
Pastor John Doyle teaches on Isaiah 40:3, prophecying the coming of the Messiah.
David is God's anointed, yet many, even of his supposed allies, are rising against him. At the same time, we find some unexpected allies. And then there are those you just can't figure out whose side they're on. When times are hard, that is when God's people have a chance to shine.
Our faithfulness might move like the waves of the sea, but God's love endures forever.
The repentant sinner does not make light of his guilt, or take forgiveness for granted. He seeks restoration from God as one who is not worthy of what he seeks.
The story of David and Bathsheba is the worst we see of David. But it is only part of the dismal story of David, his wives, and his children. This week, learning from David's family collapse, about the importance of a faithful husband and father.
Where many kings would see a threat, David found an opportunity to show kindness.
David wants to do something for God, but it doesn't compare to what God wants to do for David.
David had a good idea, but he executed it badly, and the results were tragic. It is an important lesson for us all.
Once upon a time, Jerusalem was known as the city of the Jebusites. David made it the capital of Israel, and the city of the King.
Sin has consequences; it cannot be ignored. While David was off preparing for war, an ancient enemy raided Ziklag, took plunder, and carried off all the people. This enemy should have been dealt with long ago.
David and his men find themselves in enemy territory, but still do God's work. It's a good analogy for Christians in a hostile world.
Actually, in these three chapters, there are three opportunities for revenge, but none is taken. Trust God to make things right.
David suddenly finds himself on his own. He makes a couple of hard-learned lessons on his way to becoming a strong man of God.
in Ps 59, we will see an initial response of fear, followed by prayer, followed by victorious praise. First we're going to look at the setting, and then at the Psalm.
In Ps 59, we will see an initial response of fear, followed by prayer, followed by victorious praise. First we're going to look at the setting, and then at the Psalm.
It's one of the best-known stories of the Bible, but it is still a valuable lesson in courage and faithfulness.
On this "Pulpit Swap Sunday," guest preacher Josh McLachlan of Heritage Church, Odessa, WA, teaches from Mark 6.
Long before David ever faced Goliath, long before we ever hear the name David, God declares He has found a man after His own heart. This message will consider what it takes to fit that description, and how young you can be for it to apply.
When all is said and done, the glory goes to God. After 16 chapters of doctrine and application, it is not about us and what we do – God gets the glory.
Aside from four verses about dealing with troublemakers (17-20), this entire chapter is given to greetings. 1-16 is who the greetings are to, 21-24 is who the greetings are from. This is a powerful statement about the importance of Christian fellowship.
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