Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As fallen human beings, we tend to forget things easily. We get distracted by the world around us and can only keep a few essential things in our minds at one time. But what happens when we forget God? I don't mean forgetting that He exists but forgetting to make... Continue Reading →
Jacob Prepares To Meet Esau
Series Introduction: Last week, we focused on the parting of Jacob and Laban. Laban's selfishness, Jacob's fear and conflict-avoidant nature, and Rachel's idolatry almost led to a violent conflict between their families. Thankfully, God intervened, and both families were able to depart in peace. We saw how God often protects us in unseen ways, how... Continue Reading →
Jesus and the Teacher of Israel
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-21 Eph. 2:4-10 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the honor and the privilege we have to gather here this morning to celebrate the gift of salvation made available to us through Christ. I pray that as we enter into this time of preaching, that you would give me words... Continue Reading →
The Gospel According To Isaiah
Introduction: When I first started preaching almost ten years ago, I had a bad habit of starting every message by telling the congregation, "this is one of my favorite passages in all of scripture." Now I always meant it when I said it, but I didn't realize just how often I said that phrase, until... Continue Reading →