When life gets hard, it’s easy to wonder: does God REALLY care about me? Our perspective on God during difficult times is vital for how we respond when these internal thoughts enter our minds. Three responses for a Christian when we are faced with this question: Be healed Throw a party Grow down … [Read More…] Does God Really Love Me?
One of the unique features of the Gospel of John is the attention he gives to the seven “I AM” statements Jesus uttered. In each of these seven statements, Jesus is recorded as saying the phrase ego eimi – “I AM”. This is the Greek translation of the Hebrew YHWH, meaning “I AM Who I … [Read More…] The Shepherd
We live in a time of overwhelming communication, and yet a lot of what is being said or written has little edifying value to our lives. As the messages flow through our devices, truth is often replaced with personal opinion or speculation. The gospel is also being communicated, but many times it is changed into … [Read More…] A Different Gospel
The book of John is a curated collection (events, interactions, and dialogue) written so that the you may believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that by believing you may have Life in His name. In John 9, the author is again curating the story so that we would more clearly see … [Read More…] The Blinding
What happens when we don’t see the results of obedience? Following God does not guarantee immediate results, so if we focus on the present we can become discouraged and lose motivation to continue pursuing obedience. As we wrap up our series in Malachi, we explore three motivations to continue in obedience. God sees … [Read More…] Is Obedience Worth It?
In this passage from the end of John 8, we catch a glimpse of Jesus’ amazing glory. There are three glorious offers he gives us, but each has a tough reality that we must face. Because when the Son breaks through, we’re either drawn to his beauty or blinded by the light, there really no … [Read More…] The I Am
Has your life ever been changed by an act of generosity? These events can often create astounding impact on our lives. Generosity can change the giver and the receiver. In this passage from Malachi 3, we find the people of God robbing God with their money. Scripture has a lot to teach us about … [Read More…] Are You Robbing God?
Fear is a regular emotion in our lives. When God often leads us into fearful situations, and we feel overwhelmed, how should we respond? In this story from Genesis 32 about Jacob and Esau, we see three biblical ways we are to respond to fear. Rely on God: In the midst of our … [Read More…] When Faith Meets Fear
Have you ever felt like God doesn’t care? When God responds in a way that doesn’t meet our expectations, it’s easy to make false assumptions about His character. In this sermon, we explore three responses for when it seems like God doesn’t care about what’s going on in our world: Look to Jesus: … [Read More…] Does God Really Care?
In this sermon, we explore Jesus’ second “I Am” statement: “I am the light of the world.” This important metaphor helps us unpack Jesus’ true identity. Light is a theme that runs clear across the pages of Scripture, from very beginning to very end. It’s within this biblical narrative, this arc of light, that we … [Read More…] The Light
