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Hebrews
Rest for Weary Souls
August 22, 2021
We will not find rest until we admit that our weariness is not just about our circumstances; it is also about the unbelief in our hearts. Jesus invites us to come to him and find rest for our souls.
Hebrews
An Easter Benediction
April 1, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
A Better Sacrifice
March 25, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
A Better Covenant
March 18, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
The Greater Melchizedek
March 11, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
Confident Access
March 4, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
The Humanity of Jesus
February 18, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
Draw Near!
February 11, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Hebrews
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
August 28, 2016
Abraham was a friend of God, and his life bears witness to God’s faithfulness. His story shows us the nature of faith (and failure) and points us to the fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus.
1 Kings
How God Meets Us
June 29, 2025
When things fall apart in our lives, we’re tempted to run from it all. We want God to snap his fingers and make it better. That’s what Elijah wanted, but this story shows us what Elijah really needed, and what we really need, is the presence of God.
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1 Kings
What Do You Believe?
June 22, 2025
One of the most important questions for you to answer in this life is: What do you believe? What do you trust in? Your answer to that question will steer and direct your life. Most of us waver between multiple beliefs, but this passage confronts our divided hearts. The prophet Elijah confronts ancient Israel to see who is truly God, and follow him.
1 Kings
A Divided Kingdom
June 15, 2025
In the midst of failing kings and a divided kingdom, there is a faithful God at work to accomplish his plans. There will be a true king who heals what has been broken and unites what has been divided.
1 Kings
Divided Heart: Solomon’s Downfall
June 8, 2025
Solomon’s downfall is one of the greatest tragedies in all of scripture. It’s a sobering look at someone who didn’t finish well, and it gives us the anatomy of a spiritual downfall.
1 Kings
The Heart of a King: Solomon’s Succession
June 1, 2025
After David dies, Solomon takes the throne. And even though he gets off to a good start, there are hints of a divided heart.
Luke
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
May 25, 2025
Jesus promises that everyone who asks receives, but life doesn’t seem to work out that way. Through a model prayer and a parable, Jesus reveals to us that God's greatest gift is his presence.
Acts
Prevailing Power
May 18, 2025
The power of God prevails over evil spirits and idol empires. He changes people so radically that they begin to change the city.
Acts
Provoked by Idols
May 11, 2025
Seeing the idols of Athens, Paul was provoked to preach about Jesus and the resurrection. Gospel-centered ministry requires that we understand the culture so we can speak into it with the truth of the gospel.
Acts
The Power of the Gospel
May 4, 2025
The gospel speaks to all kinds of people and brings them together in the most unlikely of communities. It can go anywhere and change anyone.
Acts
The Commission
April 27, 2025
The risen Jesus continues his mission through the church. His commission to the disciples contains the how, who, what, and where of the mission.
Mark
The Life He Gives
April 20, 2025
The resurrection story speaks to the whole person. It has the power to bring our head, heart, and hands in alignment with the glory of God and his kingdom.
Mark
Two Trials
April 13, 2025
This passage is a contrast of two witnesses under trial, Jesus and Peter. One proves faithful and the other proves false. What do we need to be a faithful witness under trial?
Mark
The Garden of Gethsemane
April 6, 2025
In the Garden of Gethsemane we see the full humanity of Jesus as he is overwhelmed by sorrow, let down by friends, and betrayed. The good news is not only that Jesus identifies with your sorrow in his life, but that he willingly surrenders his life to end all sorrow and save the world.
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Luke
The Shepherd’s Fear and Joy
December 16, 2018
Advent is full of mystery and wonder. We can get a glimpse of it by looking through the eyes of those who experienced it first-hand.
2 Timothy
Don’t Be Right in All the Wrong Ways
February 19, 2017
The gospel is the true story of the world. It is worth our labor and endurance, and our very lives. Fight the good fight!
John
I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life
March 24, 2019
When Moses asked God his name, God replied: “I AM WHO I AM” (Ex. 3:14). Jesus claimed to be God and gave us insight into what God is like through a variety of metaphors that begin with “I AM”.
Ezra
Rebuilding God’s People with God’s Law
June 21, 2020
The story of exile teaches us about the human condition. The story of return and rebuilding teaches us that while there is good work to do, we can’t change the human condition. Only Jesus can do that. Until he comes, we work while we wait.
Mark
Following Jesus
January 17, 2021
Jesus inquires: “Who do you say the I am?” And then he invites: "If anyone would come after me..." The order is important because your view of Jesus determines what you think it means to follow him.
Philippians
Gospel-Centered Change
May 16, 2021
Everyone in life desires change. And yet, the realities for change are often more complex and challenging than we realize. What we need is a biblical understanding of how change works in our lives.
Ecclesiastes
Finding God in a Fallen World: Gift
July 18, 2021
God is with you, and there is nothing better in this world than enjoying him right where you are.
Ecclesiastes
Finding God in a Fallen World: Life
August 15, 2021
God has given you a life. Don’t bury it. Multiply your joy into the lives of others so they too can see that the light is sweet.
1 Corinthians
The Centrality of the Resurrection
April 2, 2023
Some in the Corinthian church were claiming there was no resurrection of the dead. They saw it as a sort of foolish superstition—a belief for unsophisticated Christians. But in our passage, Paul wants us to see that the resurrection is central to everything we believe as Christians.
John
Good Shepherd
November 24, 2013
If you want to know what God is like, then look no further than the person and work of Jesus. He reveals God, announces the good news of God’s kingdom, and is himself the way to God for all who believe.
Romans
Gifts of Grace
February 1, 2015
The gospel changes everything. We can lay aside our pride about what we know, our fear of being known, and discover new life in Christ.
