“Come with Me and Get Some Rest” Physical rest for weary disciples Spiritual rest for troubled souls Mark 6:30-34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come […]
Titus 1:1-9 NIV 1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— 2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, 3and which now at his appointed […]
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the […]
Jars of Clay 1) Display God’s power in our weakness. 2) Reveal the life of Jesus in our mortal bodies. 3) Speak about the treasure we hold. 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on […]
Jesus is our Storm-Stiller The Cause of Storms The Effect of Storms The Power over Storms 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall […]
What do you imagine when you think of a kingdom? Maybe the European medieval version of a castle with mighty stone walls, tall parapets and towers, a big metal portcullis, and lots of knights in armor and weapons and colorful banners to impress and project an image of wealth, success, and power to be able […]
If I had to make a list of sections of the Bible that have become the most misunderstood by people, this section from Revelation 20 which includes the “Thousands Years,” or the “Millenium,” would probably crack the top 10, maybe even top 5 list. There are probably several sections from the book of Revelation that […]
Our worship theme highlights a foreign concept. Rest is something given? In nearly all aspects of life, rest is something earned. That’s the way the world works. Work hard, put in your 40, 50, or 60 hours—the weekend is yours. You’ve earned it. Rest. It’s so easy to forget—that’s not how God works. That’s not […]
Some things are too good to be true and it’s important to be able to spot a scam when you see one. If suddenly you get an email that says you’ve inherited a million dollars from a long-lost relative who is a prince in Nigeria and all you need to do is put in your […]
Life Guide The Festival of Pentecost: Then and Now What Actually Happened What it Meant for the people then What it means for us today When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where […]
Life Guide The hymn, “It Is Well” begins, “When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say, ‘It is well with my soul.’ ” How? How can it be well with a person’s soul when tornadoes destroy their house or while […]
Life Guide What is Love? Jesus Defines His Love and Ours In the name of Jesus, the one who loves us and freed us from our sins by his own blood. There’s an entire of genre of music known as “Love Songs” which will give you a million different descriptions and definitions of love the […]
Life Guide 1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No […]
Life Guide The Good Shepherd gives good shepherds 1) To watch over his blood-bought flock. 2) To build and be built up by the word of grace Grace and peace to you from Jesus our Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for his sheep. The theme for our whole service today is, “The Risen […]
Life Guide Later in his life, Peter would write, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (I Peter 3:15) Acts 3 is an example of what always being prepared to proclaim the […]