Have you heard the phrase, “power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely?” Authority is the right to exercise power. We all rebel against authority in our lives, because many times it …
Jesus On Uncommon Mission (Mark 1:12-20)
It’s all unexpected. Jesus is announced as the Messiah-King, the Son of God. The prophets, promised forerunner, and God himself affirm it. But then King is led to temptation, his …
Royal Announcement of the Supreme Son (Mark 1:2-11)
Mark knows that if his Roman audience was to accept the story of the King they would expect a credible herald to announce His arrival. No one arrived and said, …
Fully Assured Disciples Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20)
In light of Jesus’s resurrection, Jesus sends out his church with a task—make disciples. They are tasked to baptize and teach, knowing that Jesus’s presence will remain with them. What …
The Beginning (of the Gospel) (Mark 1:1)
BEGINNING. It’s a reminder of Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1. Something new and exciting has occurred. The word gospel means a message of good news or of joyful tidings. It …
How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-21)
Why aren’t we more controlled by the Holy Spirit? In Part 1, who the Holy Spirit is and what His role is in our lives was addressed. In Part 2 …
Children of God (Galatians 4:1-7)
The greatest gift God gives to us is the gift of himself. he gives himself to us as our Father; he gives his own Son; and he pours out the …
The Holy Spirit & His Role in My Life (John 14 & Selected Scriptures)
There is much confusion today about the Holy Spirit. Clear answers from the Bible to common questions about the Holy Spirit will be addressed in two parts. Part 1 will …
Assurance of Salvation (Galatians 4:1-7)
Our theme for 2019 is being fully assured. This week we will focus on being fully assured of our salvation in Christ. Our text will be Galatians 4:1-7. Although there …
Pride Goes Before Destruction: Oracle Concerning Moab (Isaiah 15 & 16)
Does God love only some nations? There are some pretty dark, less familiar corners of the Bible where God speaks some very intense things against whole nations. These oracles teach …