The call to missions is not just to those abroad, it is also to our neighbors across the street. When Jesus commissions us to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), it’s a commission for here and there, near and far. Jesus’ disciples are to go and be His “witnesses in Jerusalem … [Read More…] June 11, 2023
God’s mission to bring salvation to all nations began in Genesis 3:15, when God promised to crush the serpent’s head through the coming Seed of Adam. The problem of sin applies to all of humanity; and the promise made to Adam applies to all of his descendants. This is the first proclamation of the … [Read More…] June 4, 2023
The Apostle Paul has been leading us through a grand celebration of the Gospel: in Christ, by grace and through faith, we have been reconciled with God and with one another. We are alive as God’s sons and daughters. We are unified as God’s family, Jews and Gentiles together in this multi-ethnic family of God. … [Read More…] The Power of Prayer
Ephesians is really setting us up well for our Missions Week on June 4–11. We’ve been learning about the glories of our salvation (1:3–23) that not only brings us to life in reconciliation with God (2:1–10), but also brings us into God’s multi-ethnic family in reconciliation with one another (2:11–22). God’s purpose all along … [Read More…] May 28, 2023
The Apostle Paul is writing the letter to the Ephesians from a Roman prison because the Jews in Jerusalem accused him of fraternizing with Gentiles. And here in Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul tells us it’s worth it! All the sufferings for the Gospel, all the hardship, pain, loss, and imprisonment, every bit of it is worthwhile…because … [Read More…] The Wonder of the Gospel
If you come from a more liturgical church background, you may be aware that this past Thursday was Ascension Day (40 days after the Resurrection, Easter Sunday). Ascension Day, or “Holy Thursday,” is when Jesus ascended to His Father in glory. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father, having accomplished … [Read More…] May 21, 2023
I had a chance to spend time with our Stillson Residents last week as they wrap up their year of ministry here at The Moody Church. We’ve been so blessed by their service and gifts throughout every level of our church family. In light of their faithfulness, please join me in thanking each of … [Read More…] May 14, 2023
It took a while for grace to sink into my heart. Growing up in church, I assumed that what God wanted most was for me to be good. So I tried really hard and got really good at being good. I figured if I was good enough, God would give me a good … [Read More…] May 7, 2023
Did you know that as a follower of Jesus Christ you have a secret identity? By grace, through faith, in Jesus, you are a son or daughter of God! You are royalty incognito. You are an eternal being hidden in time. You are a Titan in this everyday world. You say, “But I don’t … [Read More…] Our True Selves
The resurrection changes everything. But for many people, the resurrection is just a fact until we get the call with the goodness that changes our lives. In this Easter Sunday sermon, we explore 3 vignettes of people when they first discovered the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection had already taken place, but … [Read More…] When Jesus Calls Your Name
