The Lie of Independence
Psalm 63:1-11 We need God. We need God alone. We need God completely.
What is Man?
Psalm 8 1. Man is made (Psalm 8:5a).2. Man is the crown of creation (Psalm 8:5). Western society has lost sight of God. It no longer sees man as a creature made in God’s image, whose chief end is “to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” It has eliminated God from its collective conscience. But then, because it no longer looks to God to derive its sense of identity and worth from him, it looks in the only other direction…
Communion Service
Psalm 78:1-81 Corinthians 11:23-28
The Name Above Every Name
Philippians 2:5-11
Words to Guide Your Summer
Colossians 3:15-17 3 imperatives: Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart Let the word of Christ dwell in you Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Words to guide your summer: 1. Walk in His Peace (Colossians 3:15) Positional peace is being at peace with God.Practical peace is when you experience the peace of God. 2. Live in His Word (Colossians 3:16) 2 Timothy 3:16God’s word tells us: What is right – teaching What is not…
The Stronger Man
Mark 5:1-20 Jesus has power and authority over demons… Demons seek to impair people from reflecting God’s image. Jesus will come to the depths of uncleanness to save. People reject Jesus’ power. Jesus saves AND sends.
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:22-33 “The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will.” Corrie Ten Boom 3 Unchanging Truths in the Storm: He is the God who Sees (Matthew 14:22-24)They couldn’t see Jesus, but there was never a moment when he couldn’t see them. He is the God who Seeks (Matthew 14:25-27) He is the God who Saves (Matthew 14:28-33) In the midst of the chaos and the craziness He is the only constant.
Ministering from an Empty Cup: Feeding the 5000
Matthew 14:13-21 The Case for Withdrawal The Composition of the Crowd The Compassion in the Ministry The Concern of the Disciples The Complete Solution of Jesus
The Wind and the Sea Obey Him
Mark 4:35-41 We can have confidence during crisis. Great storms can seemingly rise out of nowhere. We may feel fear and despair when Jesus is unresponsive. Jesus controls the chaos. The presence of God with us is more awesome than the chaos around us.
Withered Hands and Hard Hearts
Mark 2:23-3:6 Reference: Deuteronomy 23:24-25 Proposition: Beware of manufactured religious rules 1. God’s gracious gifts can be warped into man-made burdens (Mark 2:27). “Jesus’ point in saying the Sabbath was “made for man” was that it is a gift from God to His people, a gift to keep them from wearing out their bodies, their animals, their servants, and their fields. However, the rabbinic tradition had turned the Sabbath from a great gift to a laborious burden. People had to…