Jesus lived during a generation that was "me" focused. In a "me" focused generation everyone asks why others are not following them. They do not process who or what "word"…
Returning to Matthew we find the miracles of Jesus stirring John the Baptist to send his disciples to Jesus to enquire of Him whether He is the Expected One. Before…
Receiving from God is a primary posture to have as a follower of Jesus. Receiving reveals an intimate relationship with God and the blessing of God. https://youtu.be/fMH63Kc0oAk
Jesus challenges us as his disciples to love Him will all our being and to put Him above every other relationship. He initiates this conversation with the the comment that…
Jesus focuses our eyes on God, our heavenly Father who knows everything about us and who cares for us with the deepest compassion. Fred Pepperman is an illustration of a…
In this passage from Matthew Jesus is showing the importance of our affect on those around us through the lens of asking us who we are following. Who are you…
God uses persecution, trials, and testing to build great news stories in you to spread the Kingdom of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opTwcbt9hZg
Jesus tells us that "those who endure will be saved." Pastor Dale unpacks the meaning of this phrase in a way that is both relevant and encouraging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QVBplwCVQ0
Jesus begins his instruction to his disciples with the heart pounding truth that he is sending them out as sheep to wolves. Can this be for us to apply today?…
Jesus contrasts the fear that people normally think of as they relate to governors or religious leaders with the fear that we should have for God Himself. The difference between…