Fair-weather faith comes from ignoring the Word of God, but those who listen and obey will build their lives on a solid foundation.
Replacing Barriers With Bridges - Ephesians 2.12-19 (Sanctity of Human Life - 2019)
The gospel has always taken natural strangers and turned them into supernatural brothers and sisters.
Can I Know That I'm Saved? - John 2.23-3.16 (Down To Basics - Part 1 of 5)
Growth in the Christian life doesn’t come from moving on from our salvation; it comes from moving deeper into our salvation.
The Routine Of A Jesus Follower - Isaiah 12 (Gilead's Mission 2019)
The church is God’s vehicle for getting us into the delightful daily routine of following Jesus.
Are We Willing Or Whining? - Numbers 13 & 14 (New Year - 2019)
As followers of Jesus, we never escape the question of whether or not we are willing to follow where He is leading.
Good Out Of Evil - Genesis 50.15-21 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 4 of 4)
Jesus is our brother who suffered evil so that good might come to us. This empowers His family to trust that God will orchestrate even the evil in our lives toward His saving purposes.
Life Out Of Death - Ezekiel 37.1-14 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 3 of 4)
God’s people have the joy of standing in a valley of dry bones and absolutely refusing to believe that it is the final word.
A New Beginning Out Of The End - Isaiah 11.1-10 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 2 of 4)
Christmas is a premier example of God’s ability to bring a new beginning out of what appears to be the end of our hopes.
Meaning Out Of Suffering - Exodus 17.1-7 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 1 of 4)
Sometimes the only way that we can see God work out of nothing is if we look around and see nothing for Him to to work with.
God's Heart And Home For The One - Luke 15.1-10 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)
Jesus doesn’t need any reason to look for his lost sheep other than love.
When God Leads You To One Person - Acts 8.26-39 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)
Sometimes God uses our circumstances to teach us that it is okay for us to not get our way.
God-Sized Medicine - Romans 8.31-39
What will strengthen our trust isn’t so much focusing on the size of the love God has for us; but rather focusing on the size of the God who loves us.
Praying For Revival - Ephesians 3.14-21 (The Need For Revival - Part 3)
Christians are commanded to pray when we need something; especially if what we need is a movement of God.
Learning From Defeat - Joshua 7.1-15 (The Need For Revival - Part 2)
The land promised doesn’t make us God’s people … the Lord’s presence does.
What Is Revival? - Psalm 85 (The Need For Revival - Part 1)
The work of the Holy Spirit is to make the presence of Jesus real to us, and that is what revives us.
Big Victories For Little People - 1 Samuel 17
The Christian life isn’t lived on a playground; it is lived on a battleground.
Fixing Half-Hearted Worship - Psalm 33
Sometimes our hearts are divided between celebrating God’s love and seeking God’s love.
Running For A Righteous Crown - 2 Timothy 3.16-4.8 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 4 of 4)
Faith that finishes is supported by pastoral ministry that is fulfilled.
Navigating The Ship Of Faith Safely Home - Psalm 119.81-88 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 3 of 4)
Consciences that are not held by the Word of God naturally wreck faith.
Keeping The Balloon Of Faith Afloat - Luke 19.1-10 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 2 of 4)
Restoring the joy of our salvation means revisiting our own “sycamore tree” with regularity.