“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 […]
The year was 1990. I’m four years old. I’m sitting dangerously close to a 90lb tube TV watching a moving, the same movie, for the 4th time that day, for who knows how many days, for who knows how many weeks. What movie? Why, “Mary Poppins” of course! What a lady, Mary Poppins! Going around […]
Life Guide Bridesmaids, Be Ready! 1. Be ready, no matter when the groom arrives 2. Be ready, with a full jar of oil 25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took […]
Life Guide Around 750-800 years before Jesus, God called the prophet Jonah to go preach to the ancient Assyrian capital city of Nineveh. But Jonah wanted none of it. The Assyrians were enemies of the Israelites. So instead of going, he went the opposite direction and tried to sail away. But God intervened and sent […]
Life Guide (Romans 12:3–8) 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us […]
Life Guide Let me take you to a peaceful looking place. Here the flowers and olive trees create a serene garden, a place where people for centuries and still to this day have gone to find a quiet place to be with God in prayer. This place appears serene and peaceful, but make no mistake, […]
Life Guide A Generous God Creates Generous People 1. Why Christians Give 2. How Christians Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves […]
Life Guide What are you all about? How would people know? Maybe you make it obvious by looking the part of whatever it is you’re into, superfan stuff. You tell people up front in detail, so much detail, all the detail. Or, maybe you play close to the vest and let people get to know […]