So the million dollar question is, what’s the big deal about marriage? Why not settle for sappy, syrupy emotion if in the end there is no marriage in heaven? What’s the big deal if marriages end because all marriages will end in heaven? Marriage is a big deal because marriage is a pointer to Christ […]
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1 Kings 19 – The God of Whispers (pt4 of 4)
He enters a cave and God comes to him and asks in v9, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Listen to Elijah’s response. v10– 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the […]
Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt3 of 4)
This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The moment you accept Christ, the grace of God comes into your life and you are justified, legally pronounced righteous before God in Christ. But, as you grow in grace, you are sanctified, changed as you abide with Christ. And over time, you become more “righteous.” It’s […]
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – Thanksgiving for others due to a divine perspective (pt 1 of 3)
1 Cor 1:1-9 I don’t know about you, but I’m certainly very excited that Romans is safely behind us and now we are moving ahead into 1 Corinthians. But I don’t think I’ll be hitting the cruise control button anytime soon. Romans and Corinthians are both hard books to preach on, but for completely different […]
C.J. Mahaney: Grace and the Adventure of Leadership
Look for evidences of grace in yourself and others, rather than being so quick to look for areas that need adjustment. Stream sermon
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Grace, Mercy, Peace
To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2) How you pray for your family members and friends is important. There is no better way to pray for someone you love than by following the example found in Scripture.