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Return to Me 01/24/10
Our world often tries to overrule the sovereign God. We do that by turning away from the Lord and finding fault with Him. Worse still, we declare ourselves God and our sins to be pleasure.
Zechariah 1:1-6
Broadcast Archive
Bringing Them to Jesus; Q&A 09/30/11
What is the best envelop to receive in your mailbox? An invitation, right? Everyone loves an invitation! Well you don’t have to go to your mailbox to receive an invitation to heaven. Jesus is personally inviting you. “Come.”
Bringing Them to Jesus; Part 4 09/29/11
How did you come to Jesus? Have you ever shared your story, given your personal testimony?
Bringing Them to Jesus; Part 3 09/28/11
What would you like to be known for? Most of us would like to think big - the one to cure cancer or ending poverty. Would you like to be known for the one who brought people to Jesus?
Bringing Them to Jesus; Part 2 09/27/11
As believers we are excited and called to share Jesus with others so when it comes to evangelism which approach is best?
Bringing Them to Jesus; Part 1 09/26/11
Some of the most valuable Christians are not those with the greatest gifts, but those who bring gifted people to Christ.
Rabbi!; Q&A 09/23/11
How do you know you are a Christian? What is the result of a life lived following the Lord Jesus Christ?
Rabbi!; Part 4 09/22/11
How many close intimate relationships do you have where you feel safe to open up and truly pour your heart out? Following Jesus involves an intimate personal relationship.
Rabbi!; Part 2 09/20/11
What are you seeking? What are you hoping to get by coming to Jesus? Are you seeking to avoid difficulties and trials, or searching for prosperity, or perhaps to gain peace in your life? Too many times we seek the byproducts of Christ and not Christ Himself.
Rabbi!; Part 1 09/19/11
We often best understand something by studying its origins. This holds true for Christianity. To understand the essence of Christianity, we need to examine its origins.
Two Baptisms; Q&A 09/16/11
How do you know you are a Christian? The true mark of a Christian is a changed life because of the Holy Spirit whom Jesus sent to the church. Your life is constantly being transformed.
Two Baptisms; Part 4 09/15/11
How should we be a witness for Christ? How should we be preparing people to receive and understand and believe upon Jesus?
Two Baptisms; Part 3 09/14/11
It’s our natural tendency to downplay our sin and to say it’s really not a big deal. After all, I’m a pretty good person, right? However, it’s essential for us to increasingly grow aware of just how great of sinners we are.
Two Baptisms; Part 2 09/13/11
A call to repentance, this is what the ministry of John the Baptist who was preaching in light of the coming Messiah was about. His baptism was a joining and identifying of oneself with repentance for sin. Why would Jesus come to John to be baptized? He had no sin.
Two Baptisms; Part 1 09/12/11
When we talk about baptism we so often think of the church ceremony identifying our lives with Christ. How often do we think of the sinless Son of God who was baptized identifying Himself with sinners?
Behold, the Lamb of God; Q&A 09/09/11
Do we appreciate just how important our witness to Jesus is? Jesus has come but the reality is, people do not know Him? How are you making Christ known?
Behold, the Lamb of God; Part 4 09/08/11
A slave does what his master tells him to do even though he may not want to do it. Do you realize without Christ, we are all slaves to sin? Jesus came not merely to take away our sin but to deliver us from the power of sin.
Behold, the Lamb of God; Part 3 09/07/11
Have you ever sinned? So often we hear a common phrase, “man is basically good.” Is that true? Have we not all sinned? Do we not all need a Savior? Jesus is the lamb for the whole world. Jesus is the Savior that every sinner needs.
Behold, the Lamb of God; Part 2 09/06/11
Food, clothing, shelter, all basic human needs, but what is man’s greatest need? Man’s greatest need is found in the One who came to save sinners. He came to do what man could never do for himself.
Behold the Lamb of God; Part 1 09/05/11
Where is the lamb? The answer to this question sums up the whole meaning and message of the Old Testament - God will provide.
The Word and the Voice; Q&A 09/02/11
It just doesn’t matter. Is that what you think? Don’t believe it! It’s a lie! One of the greatest obstacles as a Christian witness is the false belief that our particular witness doesn’t matter.
The Word and the Voice; Part 4 09/01/11
What are you proclaiming? What are you making known by what you say? What are you using your voice for?
The Word and the Voice; Part 3 08/31/11
The Bible is not a book that tells you what you must do in order to be accepted by God or what performance you must attain to. It’s not about what God requires of you to make it into Christianity. So what is the Bible about?
The Word and the Voice; Part 2 08/30/11
Me, me, me! We live in a world that is very self-focusing. As a witness for Christ, we need to refuse focusing the attention on ourselves, and witness to the Savior, the One to be admired and trusted in for salvation.
The Word and the Voice; Part 1 08/29/11
What is a witness? So often in the Christian life we hear this word and want to run the other way. But Christian witnessing is merely sharing our heartfelt faith in Christ – what He’s personally done to change our individual lives.
The Unique Savior; Q&A 08/26/11
Do you wonder what God is like? You don’t have to wonder. You need only to look to Jesus. If you want to know God then you must know the Savior.
The Unique Savior; Part 4 08/25/11
What happens to us after we die? If you believe in Christ as your Savior than Christ frees you from the fear of death and the sin judgment that makes death so fearful. Are you longing to be set free?
The Unique Savior; Part 3 08/24/11
If you were given a free gift would you accept it? Jesus brought a salvation that comes as a free gift from God not something we earn, a gift of God’s grace received through simple faith. It’s free and can be yours. Do you want it?
The Unique Christ; Part 2 08/23/11
Where are you looking? We are God made men and women and only God will satisfy us. The tragedy is not that people are looking for more but that they are looking for it in the world and the things the world has to offer and not in Christ.
The Unique Savior; Part 1 08/22/11
Have you ever had a hero to whom you have been especially devoted? Most of us have. Jesus stands ahead of even the greatest human hero because Jesus is God.
The Word Became Flesh; Q&A 08/19/11
How can we know God? Jesus came into this world. He took up flesh to show us the glory of the truth of God.
The Word Became Flesh; Part 4 08/18/11
What is God’s greatest display of glory? The cross of Christ reveals the grace of God to sinners by His atoning death. The cross was in fact the greatest of all displays of the glory of God’s grace.
The Word Became Flesh; Part 3 08/17/11
Do you want to see the glory of God? Then you must look to Jesus, who displays God’s glory not only in His deity, but also in His humanity through a humble and obedient and serving life.
The Word Became Flesh; Part 2 08/16/11
Have you ever been asked to try to define what a Christian is? How might you answer? It’s a good question. What really is a Christian? A Christian is someone who sees in Jesus the glory of God.
The Word Became Flesh; Part 1 08/15/11
The Word became flesh. We believe as Christians that God entered into the world as a man in order to save us.
Children of God; Q&A 08/12/11
Do you think a reality show about the life of a Christian would be a big hit? Probably not, right? No one wants to watch a show about an ordinary every day person. A Christian, however, is far from ordinary. There is nothing ordinary about a Child of God!
Children of God; Part 4 08/11/11
Is it time for a change? The most profound change of your life results by faith in Jesus Christ. When you believe on Him you will have a new life with God living in your soul. Now that is change!
Children of God; Part 3 08/10/11
No mother has ever loved her babe as Jesus loved His own who were in the world. Yet, continually in every way, men sought to reject Him and take His very life.
Children of God; Part 2 08/09/11
What does the world want? Entertainment, riches, world fame, pleasure? Jesus is not offering those things primarily. His blessings are spiritual and eternal and so the world has no interest in knowing Him.
Children of God; Part 1 08/08/11
Have you ever realized just how many ways we group and classify things? We are great at setting things apart and making distinctions. In a world full of distinctions, it is faith in Christ that makes the greatest distinction.
The Unknown Christ; Q&A 08/05/11
The world is full of darkness, unbelief. Why does the world not want to know Jesus? The world loves sin and Jesus is the great enemy of sin.
The Unknown Christ; Part 4 08/04/11
Though the world does not know Him, Christ will make Himself known to His own. Despite every kind of spiritual opposition, we must believe the truth that the power of Jesus is able to overcome.
The Unknown Christ; Part 3 08/03/11
No mother has ever loved her babe as Jesus loved His own who were in the world. Yet, continually in every way men sought to reject Him and take His very life.
The Unknown Christ; Part 2 08/02/11
What does the world want? Entertainment, riches, world fame, pleasure? Jesus is not offering those things primarily. His blessings are spiritual and eternal and so the world has no interest in knowing Him.
The Unknown Christ; Part 1 08/01/11
What love is this? The Son of God came into this world because of His great love for it though the world would not accept Him. He came as light for every man, yet the world did not known Him for what He was.
A Witness to the Light; Q&A 07/29/11
Have you ever tried to do something that on its own seemed completely overwhelming but by following a pattern it became much easier? Witnessing for Christ can seem overwhelming but God has given us patterns to follow.
A Witness to the Light; Part 4 07/28/11
How bright is your light? Are you willing to offer yourself as a witness for Christ that God might use you as a lamp, a bright shining light, that would reflect His true Light from you into a dark and dying world?
A Witness to the Light; Part 2 07/26/11
Have you ever been a witness to an accident or a crime and you had to testify in court? Why is your testimony so important? Witnesses are essential in establishing any claim to fact. To find out truth you must have fact!
A Witness to the Light; Part 1 07/25/11
What is our greatest need? Food? Water? Shelter? A little bit of love, perhaps? The world will have you believe with great self-esteem you can conquer anything. Is that then our great need?
Christ, the Life Q&A 07/22/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What does that make you think of? The Christmas season, right? Well, it may not be Christmas in July, but John’s Gospel is his Christmas account.
Christ, the Life: Part 4 07/21/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What does that make you think of? The Christmas season, right? Well, it may not be Christmas in July, but John’s Gospel is his Christmas account.
Christ, the Life: Part 3 07/20/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What does that make you think of? The Christmas season, right? Well, it may not be Christmas in July, but John’s Gospel is his Christmas account.
Christ, the Life: Part 2 07/19/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What does that make you think of? The Christmas season, right? Well, it may not be Christmas in July, but John’s Gospel is his Christmas account.
Christ, the Life: Part 1 07/18/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What does that make you think of? The Christmas season, right? Well, it may not be Christmas in July, but John’s Gospel is his Christmas account.
The Word: Q&A 07/15/11
Everything is written for a purpose. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John wrote his message in order to enable people to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
The Word: Part 4 07/14/11
Everything is written for a purpose. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John wrote his message in order to enable people to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
The Word: Part 3 07/13/11
Everything is written for a purpose. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John wrote his message in order to enable people to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
The Word: Part 2 07/12/11
Everything is written for a purpose. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John wrote his message in order to enable people to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
The Word: Part 1 07/11/11
Everything is written for a purpose. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John wrote his message in order to enable people to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
A Holy Temple: Q&A 07/08/11
What should a church look like? Immediately we construct in our minds some type of ornate building perhaps with a steeple. But the Christian church is built as a holy temple in which God dwells.
A Holy Temple: Part 4 07/07/11
What should a church look like? Immediately we construct in our minds some type of ornate building perhaps with a steeple. But the Christian church is built as a holy temple in which God dwells.
A Holy Temple: Part 3 07/06/11
What should a church look like? Immediately we construct in our minds some type of ornate building perhaps with a steeple. But the Christian church is built as a holy temple in which God dwells.
A Holy Temple: Part 2 07/05/11
What should a church look like? Immediately we construct in our minds some type of ornate building perhaps with a steeple. But the Christian church is built as a holy temple in which God dwells.
A Holy Temple: Part 1 07/04/11
What should a church look like? Immediately we construct in our minds some type of ornate building perhaps with a steeple. But the Christian church is built as a holy temple in which God dwells.
Citizens and Children: Q&A 07/01/11
No one likes to feel like a stranger? Have you ever been treated with suspicion, made to feel like an outsider, or just not fit in to the place where you happen to be. We all long for security, a home, for acceptance and a place of belonging.
Citizens and Children; Part 4 06/30/11
No one likes to feel like a stranger? Have you ever been treated with suspicion, made to feel like an outsider, or just not fit in to the place where you happen to be. We all long for security, a home, for acceptance and a place of belonging.
Citizens and Children; Part 3 06/29/11
No one likes to feel like a stranger? Have you ever been treated with suspicion, made to feel like an outsider, or just not fit in to the place where you happen to be. We all long for security, a home, for acceptance and a place of belonging.
Citizens and Children; Part 2 06/28/11
No one likes to feel like a stranger? Have you ever been treated with suspicion, made to feel like an outsider, or just not fit in to the place where you happen to be. We all long for security, a home, for acceptance and a place of belonging.
Citizens and Children; Part 1 06/27/11
No one likes to feel like a stranger? Have you ever been treated with suspicion, made to feel like an outsider, or just not fit in to the place where you happen to be. We all long for security, a home, for acceptance and a place of belonging.
Access to the Father; Q&A 06/24/11
People everywhere are searching for peace. God shows us the way to find peace. Christ came to preach peace, to those alienated from God, to the brokenhearted and fearful, and peace to a world gripped in conflict and sorrow.
Access to the Father; Part 4 06/23/11
People everywhere are searching for peace. God shows us the way to find peace. Christ came to preach peace, to those alienated from God, to the brokenhearted and fearful, and peace to a world gripped in conflict and sorrow.
Access to the Father; Part 3 06/22/11
People everywhere are searching for peace. God shows us the way to find peace. Christ came to preach peace, to those alienated from God, to the brokenhearted and fearful, and peace to a world gripped in conflict and sorrow.
Access to the Father; Part 2 06/21/11
People everywhere are searching for peace. God shows us the way to find peace. Christ came to preach peace, to those alienated from God, to the brokenhearted and fearful, and peace to a world gripped in conflict and sorrow.
Access to the Father; Part 1 06/20/11
People everywhere are searching for peace. God shows us the way to find peace. Christ came to preach peace, to those alienated from God, to the brokenhearted and fearful, and peace to a world gripped in conflict and sorrow.
The New Humanity; Q&A 06/17/11
We are surrounded with diversity. Many of us live in ever-changing communities that are diverse in language and culture. Sometimes this diversity causes barriers. But because of the death of Christ, cultural barriers can be overcome by the grace and truth of the gospel.
The New Humanity; Part 4 06/16/11
We are surrounded with diversity. Many of us live in ever-changing communities that are diverse in language and culture. Sometimes this diversity causes barriers. But because of the death of Christ, cultural barriers can be overcome by the grace and truth of the gospel.
The New Humanity; Part 3 06/15/11
We are surrounded with diversity. Many of us live in ever-changing communities that are diverse in language and culture. Sometimes this diversity causes barriers. But because of the death of Christ, cultural barriers can be overcome by the grace and truth of the gospel.
The New Humanity; Part 2 06/14/11
We are surrounded with diversity. Many of us live in ever-changing communities that are diverse in language and culture. Sometimes this diversity causes barriers. But because of the death of Christ, cultural barriers can be overcome by the grace and truth of the gospel.
The New Humanity; Part 1 06/13/11
We are surrounded with diversity. Many of us live in ever-changing communities that are diverse in language and culture. Sometimes this diversity causes barriers. But because of the death of Christ, cultural barriers can be overcome by the grace and truth of the gospel.
Christ, Our Peace; Q&A 06/10/11
We live in a world that is starved for peace. It is an essential ingredient to a healthy life, but sadly true peace is so rare for many. When there is no peace in our life, we become insecure and unstable.
Christ, Our Peace; Part 4 06/09/11
We live in a world that is starved for peace. It is an essential ingredient to a healthy life, but sadly true peace is so rare for many. When there is no peace in our life, we become insecure and unstable.
Christ, Our Peace; Part 3 06/08/11
We live in a world that is starved for peace. It is an essential ingredient to a healthy life, but sadly true peace is so rare for many. When there is no peace in our life, we become insecure and unstable.
Christ, Our Peace; Part 2 06/07/11
We live in a world that is starved for peace. It is an essential ingredient to a healthy life, but sadly true peace is so rare for many. When there is no peace in our life, we become insecure and unstable.
Christ, Our Peace; Part 1 06/06/11
We live in a world that is starved for peace. It is an essential ingredient to a healthy life, but sadly true peace is so rare for many. When there is no peace in our life, we become insecure and unstable.
Brought Near to God; Q&A 06/03/11
Have you been brought near? Sin caused man problems. It made us enemies with God. It separated us from God. For those outside of God’s chosen people, it caused hopelessness and division that nothing could span.
Brought Near to God; Part 4 06/02/11
Have you been brought near? Sin caused man problems. It made us enemies with God. It separated us from God. For those outside of God’s chosen people, it caused hopelessness and division that nothing could span.
Brought Near to God; Part 3 06/01/11
Have you been brought near? Sin caused man problems. It made us enemies with God. It separated us from God. For those outside of God’s chosen people, it caused hopelessness and division that nothing could span.
Brought Near to God; Part 2 05/31/11
Have you been brought near? Sin caused man problems. It made us enemies with God. It separated us from God. For those outside of God’s chosen people, it caused hopelessness and division that nothing could span.
Brought Near to God; Part 1 05/30/11
Have you been brought near? Sin caused man problems. It made us enemies with God. It separated us from God. For those outside of God’s chosen people, it caused hopelessness and division that nothing could span.
Without Christ; Q&A 05/27/11
Will you remember or are you quick to forget? The past plays a critical role in who we are. To remember is one of the most important commands in the Bible. How easy it is to fall into sin when we fail to remember!
Without Christ; Part 4 05/26/11
Will you remember or are you quick to forget? The past plays a critical role in who we are. To remember is one of the most important commands in the Bible. How easy it is to fall into sin when we fail to remember!
Without Christ; Part 3 05/25/11
Will you remember or are you quick to forget? The past plays a critical role in who we are. To remember is one of the most important commands in the Bible. How easy it is to fall into sin when we fail to remember!
Without Christ; Part 2 05/24/11
Will you remember or are you quick to forget? The past plays a critical role in who we are. To remember is one of the most important commands in the Bible. How easy it is to fall into sin when we fail to remember!
Without Christ; Part 1 05/23/11
Will you remember or are you quick to forget? The past plays a critical role in who we are. To remember is one of the most important commands in the Bible. How easy it is to fall into sin when we fail to remember!
God's Workmanship; Q&A 05/20/11
Have you ever thought about what you were created for? All of us want to do good works and our good works are necessary. But just what are they necessary for?
God's Workmanship; Part 4 05/19/11
Have you ever thought about what you were created for? All of us want to do good works and our good works are necessary. But just what are they necessary for?
God's Workmanship; Part 3 05/18/11
Have you ever thought about what you were created for? All of us want to do good works and our good works are necessary. But just what are they necessary for?
God's Workmanship; Part 2 05/17/11
Have you ever thought about what you were created for? All of us want to do good works and our good works are necessary. But just what are they necessary for?
God's Workmanship; Part 1 05/16/11
Have you ever thought about what you were created for? All of us want to do good works and our good works are necessary. But just what are they necessary for?
By Grace, Through Faith; Q&A 05/13/11
Do you think of yourself as a go-getter, someone who will get things done? In today’s world, it’s common to think that the people who really get things done are the intelligent, wealthy, or good-looking ones. But when it comes to salvation nothing we do matters. We have no power to save ourselves. Salvation is all of grace -- and that is the glory of it!
By Grace, Through Faith; Part 4 05/12/11
Do you think of yourself as a go-getter, someone who will get things done? In today’s world, it’s common to think that the people who really get things done are the intelligent, wealthy, or good-looking ones. But when it comes to salvation nothing we do matters. We have no power to save ourselves. Salvation is all of grace -- and that is the glory of it!
By Grace, Through Faith; Part 3 05/11/11
Do you think of yourself as a go-getter, someone who will get things done? In today’s world, it’s common to think that the people who really get things done are the intelligent, wealthy, or good-looking ones. But when it comes to salvation nothing we do matters. We have no power to save ourselves. Salvation is all of grace -- and that is the glory of it!
By Grace, Through Faith; Part 2 05/10/11
Do you think of yourself as a go-getter, someone who will get things done? In today’s world, it’s common to think that the people who really get things done are the intelligent, wealthy, or good-looking ones. But when it comes to salvation nothing we do matters. We have no power to save ourselves. Salvation is all of grace -- and that is the glory of it!
By Grace, Through Faith; Part 1 05/09/11
Do you think of yourself as a go-getter, someone who will get things done? In today’s world, it’s common to think that the people who really get things done are the intelligent, wealthy, or good-looking ones. But when it comes to salvation nothing we do matters. We have no power to save ourselves. Salvation is all of grace -- and that is the glory of it!
The Glory of God in Salvation; Q&A 05/06/11
Where do you find your significance? Your career, your education, heritage, fame and fortune, a certain social status? The world makes you think significance comes with fame. The more famous we become the more significant we are. But how famous will most of us be? Fame is not what gives us significance. Our significance is found in the glory of God.
The Glory of God in Salvation; Part 4 05/05/11
Where do you find your significance? Your career, your education, heritage, fame and fortune, a certain social status? The world makes you think significance comes with fame. The more famous we become the more significant we are. But how famous will most of us be? Fame is not what gives us significance. Our significance is found in the glory of God.
The Glory of God in Salvation; Part 3 05/04/11
Where do you find your significance? Your career, your education, heritage, fame and fortune, a certain social status? The world makes you think significance comes with fame. The more famous we become the more significant we are. But how famous will most of us be? Fame is not what gives us significance. Our significance is found in the glory of God.
The Glory of God in Salvation; Part 2 05/03/11
Where do you find your significance? Your career, your education, heritage, fame and fortune, a certain social status? The world makes you think significance comes with fame. The more famous we become the more significant we are. But how famous will most of us be? Fame is not what gives us significance. Our significance is found in the glory of God.
The Glory of God in Salvation; Part 1 05/02/11
Where do you find your significance? Your career, your education, heritage, fame and fortune, a certain social status? The world makes you think significance comes with fame. The more famous we become the more significant we are. But how famous will most of us be? Fame is not what gives us significance. Our significance is found in the glory of God.
Together with Christ; Q&A 04/29/11
Do we really know who we are in Christ? Apart from Christ, we are nothing, dead to God. But now in Christ we have been made alive. We have been saved by Christ; made alive together with Him. We are in Him and He is in us and we are His. We belong to Him. We are no longer nothing. Now with Christ, we have been made whole.
Together with Christ; Part 4 04/28/11
Do we really know who we are in Christ? Apart from Christ, we are nothing, dead to God. But now in Christ we have been made alive. We have been saved by Christ; made alive together with Him. We are in Him and He is in us and we are His. We belong to Him. We are no longer nothing. Now with Christ, we have been made whole.
Together with Christ; Part 3 04/27/11
Do we really know who we are in Christ? Apart from Christ, we are nothing, dead to God. But now in Christ we have been made alive. We have been saved by Christ; made alive together with Him. We are in Him and He is in us and we are His. We belong to Him. We are no longer nothing. Now with Christ, we have been made whole.
Together with Christ; Part 2 04/26/11
Do we really know who we are in Christ? Apart from Christ, we are nothing, dead to God. But now in Christ we have been made alive. We have been saved by Christ; made alive together with Him. We are in Him and He is in us and we are His. We belong to Him. We are no longer nothing. Now with Christ, we have been made whole.
Together with Christ; Part 1 04/25/11
Do we really know who we are in Christ? Apart from Christ, we are nothing, dead to God. But now in Christ we have been made alive. We have been saved by Christ; made alive together with Him. We are in Him and He is in us and we are His. We belong to Him. We are no longer nothing. Now with Christ, we have been made whole.
Spiritual Resurrection; Q&A 04/22/11
Can others see Christ in your life? To be a Christian is to be a fundamentally changed person. If you are in Christ then He is your life and you are changed at the very center of your being. It is not possible to be a part-time Christian or have Christianity in one little corner of your life. To be in Christ is to be wholly Christian. So can others see Christ in you?
Spiritual Resurrection; Part 4 04/21/11
Can others see Christ in your life? To be a Christian is to be a fundamentally changed person. If you are in Christ then He is your life and you are changed at the very center of your being. It is not possible to be a part-time Christian or have Christianity in one little corner of your life. To be in Christ is to be wholly Christian. So can others see Christ in you?
Spiritual Resurrection; Part 3 04/20/11
Can others see Christ in your life? To be a Christian is to be a fundamentally changed person. If you are in Christ then He is your life and you are changed at the very center of your being. It is not possible to be a part-time Christian or have Christianity in one little corner of your life. To be in Christ is to be wholly Christian. So can others see Christ in you?
Spiritual Resurrection; Part 2 04/19/11
Can others see Christ in your life? To be a Christian is to be a fundamentally changed person. If you are in Christ then He is your life and you are changed at the very center of your being. It is not possible to be a part-time Christian or have Christianity in one little corner of your life. To be in Christ is to be wholly Christian. So can others see Christ in you?
Spiritual Resurrection; Part 1 04/18/11
Can others see Christ in your life? To be a Christian is to be a fundamentally changed person. If you are in Christ then He is your life and you are changed at the very center of your being. It is not possible to be a part-time Christian or have Christianity in one little corner of your life. To be in Christ is to be wholly Christian. So can others see Christ in you?
But God; Q&A 04/15/11
Do you ever feel like you are being pressed into a mold that you don’t want to be pressed into? The world will try to conform you into its mold of values like materialism, pride, lust, power, and wealth. All of these cater to the lusts of our flesh and can have a strong pull over us. Are you being conformed by the world?
But God; Part 4 04/14/11
Do you ever feel like you are being pressed into a mold that you don’t want to be pressed into? The world will try to conform you into its mold of values like materialism, pride, lust, power, and wealth. All of these cater to the lusts of our flesh and can have a strong pull over us. Are you being conformed by the world?
But God; Part 3 04/13/11
Do you ever feel like you are being pressed into a mold that you don’t want to be pressed into? The world will try to conform you into its mold of values like materialism, pride, lust, power, and wealth. All of these cater to the lusts of our flesh and can have a strong pull over us. Are you being conformed by the world?
But God; Part 2 04/12/11
Do you ever feel like you are being pressed into a mold that you don’t want to be pressed into? The world will try to conform you into its mold of values like materialism, pride, lust, power, and wealth. All of these cater to the lusts of our flesh and can have a strong pull over us. Are you being conformed by the world?
But God; Part 1 04/11/11
Do you ever feel like you are being pressed into a mold that you don’t want to be pressed into? The world will try to conform you into its mold of values like materialism, pride, lust, power, and wealth. All of these cater to the lusts of our flesh and can have a strong pull over us. Are you being conformed by the world?
The World, the Flesh, & the Devil; Q&A 04/08/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
The World, the Flesh & the Devil; Part 4 04/07/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
The World, the Flesh & the Devil; Part 3 04/06/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
The World, the Flesh, & the Devil; Part 2 04/05/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
The World, the Flesh, & the Devil; Part 1 04/04/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Dead in Sin; Q&A 04/01/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Dead in Sin; Part 4 03/31/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Dead in Sin; Part 3 03/30/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Dead in Sin; Part 2 03/29/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Dead in Sin; Part 1 03/28/11
Have you ever thought about the fact that we are not the people that God intended us to be? God created mankind good without sin but after the fall, the curse of death fell upon us all. Just how bad are we? How sinful are we? What was the affect of the fall upon mankind? Can we ever again be the people God intended us to be?
Our Incomparable God; Q&A 03/25/11
Many today have rejected Christianity because they believe God to be too demanding – too many rules and restrictions, quenching a life full of joy and freedom. When in reality, God is not a God of legalism ready to crush you for your mistakes, but a God of great compassion full of mercy and ready for forgive. This is our incomparable God!
Our Incomparable God; Part 4 03/24/11
Unfaithfulness is becoming a more socially acceptable sin in our culture. In today’s business world, it’s rare to find a man’s word to be his bond. The sacred bonds of marriage are being broken at alarming rates. Unfaithfulness is everywhere. How awesome it is then, that there is One who remains faithful and is faithful in all things and at all times.
Our Incomparable God; Part 3 03/23/11
Have you ever thought about what God’s attitude is in forgiving our sins? Why he wants to forgive those who offends Him so grievously. God does not delight in holding a grudge. He does not bottle up His anger to blast us later. What does God do instead? He delights in tender, loving mercy ready to forgive His people. Who is a God like Him?
Our Incomparable God; Part 2 03/22/11
What do you do when somebody wrongs you? Are you quick to retaliate? Do you hold a grudge? Do you spend months plotting your revenge? How fast are you to forgive? We have a God who is ready and quick to forgive. He pardons our iniquities, our transgressions, and sins because He is a God of incomparable grace. Have you experienced the grace of God?
Our Incomparable God; Part 1 03/21/11
We spend a great amount of time making comparisons. We compare ourselves to our neighbors, to our coworkers, to the family who sits in the front pew. What can we compare God to? Nothing! Who is God like? No one! Who is a god like our God? There is no other! Our God is incomparable!
Praying and Waiting on the Lord; Q&A 03/18/11
The power of prayer should not be underestimated. God most definitely listens to prayers, answers, and moves in response to prayers. But most of us spend such little time in prayer. Why? When we commit ourselves to praying passionately and purposefully, according to God’s will, God responds powerfully! Are you ready to commit yourself to prayer?
Praying and Waiting on the Lord; Part 3 03/16/11
Inventions, new techniques, new strategies – we are always trying to come up with new ways. While those things aren’t bad, Micah shows us a better way. One of the best things we could do is recommit ourselves to the Lord in prayer. God loves to hear His own words prayed back to Him in faith. Have you prayed God’s promises and waited on the Lord?
Praying and Waiting on the Lord; Part 2 03/15/11
How do you pray when your heart is breaking? How do you pray when tragedy strikes or your worst fears come to pass? What causes you to pray especially during trying times? Micah looked at the world through the lens of God’s truth, therefore, he wasn’t deceived but still needed to pour his heart out to the Lord. When was the last time you poured your heart out to the Lord?
Praying and Waiting on the Lord; Part 1 03/14/11
What is the importance of prayer in our lives? Why should we pray? Prayer is a beautiful communication tool that not only draws us closer to God but also gives us strength to overcome temptations of this world. So what does Micah show us the broken-hearted Christian should do? There is just one thing, to bring our hearts before the Lord in prayer.
The Gospel According to Micah; Q&A 03/11/11
What are you living for? How long will your “earthly” treasures last? They won’t! We spend so much time pursuing that which is temporary and of little or no eternal value. Why? One day it will all be destroyed and all that will matter is that which is found in Christ. Is it time to examine what you are living for?
The Gospel According to Micah; Part 4 03/10/11
You need a lawyer! Why? Because the Bible says there are none who are righteous. All are sinners and need an advocate before God. Will you be a fool and try to defend yourself before God or will you accept the advocate that God has appointed to plead the case of sinners – the only advocate who is sufficient, Jesus Christ? Who is your lawyer?
The Gospel According to Micah; Part 3 03/09/11
Are you trying to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps in order to make your relationship right with God? Does each try have you falling flat on your face? Making amends with God is never something we can do ourselves. Our sin requires a payment that can only be fulfilled by death. But God has rescued us! God has provided our provision – His own Son.
The Gospel According to Micah; Part 2 03/08/11
Why are you repenting? And what are you repenting of? False repentance involves sorrow not so much for the sin but for the consequences of the sin. To truly repent involves brokenness for your sin and also accepting the consequences thereof. So are you sorrowful because you have sinned or because you have been caught?
The Gospel According to Micah; Part 1 03/07/11
Salvation. Most people are familiar with the word. Tragically though, few take the time to want to know or understand what salvation really is or why our eternal destiny hinges on whether or not we posses it. Though we try, there is nothing we can do to save ourselves. Are you ready to find out the true meaning and lay hold of the salvation that is awaiting you?
The Prophet's Lament; Q&A 03/04/11
Where are you looking? God does not want us to look around at the world. Life’s storms can seem to swallow us or wash away our dreams. God wants us to keep our eyes on Him. God calls us to faith even when the task may seem impossible, so that He can be glorified in the end. Are your eyes on God?
The Prophet's Lament; Part 4 03/03/11
Many today have abandoned hope. Lost hope leads to frantic searches that are filled with temporal pleasures and fleeting dreams. God created us for eternity and yet we are determined to reject him leaving us restless and reckless, hopeless. But we don’t have to be. There is hope found in two little but huge words, “but God”.
The Prophet's Lament; Part 3 03/02/11
What is sin costing you? Everything we bring in, allow in, open the door to let in and keep in apart from God will surely come in and harden our hearts separating us further and further from God. How often God works judgment by turning us over to the very thing we desired – our sin. So what is sin costing you?
The Prophet's Lament; Part 2 03/01/11
None. It is all encompassing. There is not a single person who is good. There is not a single person who is righteous. Not a single one. It does not matter who you are, how wealthy you might be, how much education you might have. God says there are none righteous in and of yourself. Apart from Christ, there is none.
God's Call to the City; Q&A 02/25/11
C.S. Lewis wrote in The Problem of Pain that “We can rest contentedly in our sins and our stupidities…we can even ignore pleasure. But pain insists on being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Are you hearing the voice of God?
God's Call to the City; Part 4 02/24/11
You need to set the example. Were you ever told that especially as an older sibling? As Christians, God intends for us to be a light to those around us. We are to be examples of Christ to the world. But what happens when we are living for the world? We could become a warning instead. Do you want to be a blessing or a warning to a watching world?
God's Call to the City; Part 3 02/23/11
Would you cook an omelet without an egg? Serve cream and sugar to your guests without the coffee? Of course not! The key ingredient is missing. Yet so often we go about out lives expecting to succeed and be blessed and we leave out the very key ingredient – God.
God's Call to the City; Part 2 02/22/11
Do you need God? As Christians, we all would obviously answer, “Yes”. But even as Christians how often does our lifestyles reflect otherwise? We have this do-it-ourselves mentality that tries to get God to accommodate our wants and circumstances. But God is unchanging and will not accommodate our sin. What will it take for us to repent and see our need for our unchanging God?
God's Call to the City; Part 1 02/21/11
What kind of attitude do you have? Are you generally a positive person or do you lean more toward the negative? Attitudes are judgments and nothing determines the wellbeing of a city or a nation more so than its attitude toward the voice of God. What is your attitude toward God?
The Gift that God Requires; Q&A 02/18/11
Remembering is very important in realizing who we are. Who and what we are is closely connected to our past. Forgot your history and you quite easily forget just who you are. Scripture continually calls us to remember our past, what God has done, and to pass it on to the next generation. If we forget where we’ve been how will we know where we are going?
The Gift that God Requires; Part 4 02/17/11
Gift giving – when you love someone, you want to give them a gift they really want. You want to see that look of happiness when they open the gift and even before they utter a word, you know it was perfect. But what do you give to God who already has everything? What does God desire from His people?
The Gift that God Requires; Part 3 02/16/11
What motivates you to do the things that you do? What makes you tick? Why do you get involved? What empowers you to step up and serve or to step back and say no? What motivates you to serve the Lord? What should motivate you to serve the Lord?
The Gift that God Requires; Part 2 02/15/11
We must never forget what God has done for us. We must remember His former deeds and we must pass them on to the next generation. Does your children know your personal history with God? How God has been faithful to your family over the years? We must remember and teach the next generation. It is critical for our faith and essential for theirs.
The Gift that God Requires; Part 1 02/14/11
What do you take for granted? We all do it. We neglect some aspect of our life from time to time because it seems to have lost the place of importance to us that it once held. It’s especially true of those things that are continually there. Ironically, they are what we take for granted most often. Think about it. How often do you take God for granted?
The Resurrection Church; Q&A 02/11/11
Corruption is everywhere. Hypocrisy abounds. Evil seems to rule the day. It is not easy to follow God’s ways. At times we might seem isolated and like we are the only true believer left in the world, but be encouraged. You are not alone. God always has a remnant.
The Resurrection Church; Part 4 02/10/11
Are you broken? Do you have a contrite heart? Are you ready for reformation? As believers, if we want to make a difference in the world, let us start with ourselves. We need to repent of our sins, our unbelief, our worldliness and reform ourselves by the word of God in order to be blessing to the world. Are you ready to be reformed?
The Resurrection Church; Part 3 02/09/11
What are you clinging to? What captures your heart? Sex, money, popularity, success, these are the gods of post-modern America. Are these idols in your life? Are they capturing your heart? Replacing your worship of God? Why are you seeking from things that which only God can give?
The Resurrection Church; Part 2 02/08/11
Happiness is something that we all want, but one of the great tragedies in this world is that so many people never find it, because they look for it in the wrong places. True happiness comes from seeking a life of holiness, and a life of holiness can be found only when we trust in God alone and stop depending on worldly successes. Are you seeking to be holy or just happy?
The Resurrection Church; Part 1 02/07/11
How close to the edge can you get before going over? The world preaches its message and we take it… hook, line, and sinker. Why? We want acceptance, but at what cost? What price are we paying? Why as Christians are we being just like the world instead of being salt and light? What will it take for you to be different?
O Bethlahem Ephrathah!; Q&A 02/04/11
Oh the irony of it all. When you think of Christ’s coming to earth, you may wonder about the choice of a small town in the middle of nowhere. We would have expected a major city. God brings about greatness out of nothing choosing what looks low and despised in the world to bring much glory.
O Bethlahem Ephrathah!; Part 4 02/03/11
There is no doubt that the world is full of evil. But could you imagine living without any assurance that good would ultimately triumph over evil? How scary a world that would be! But the promises of God are true and the same for all generations. The people of God will see triumph over evil.
O Bethlahem Ephrathah!; Part 3 02/02/11
Sin is serious! We live in a culture that minimizes sin and the reality of hell is almost nonexistent. But sin is very serious because of what Jesus had to do in order to remove it. Micah shows us God’s plan of salvation and how he does not intend to leave us in our sins.
O Bethlahem Ephrathah!; Part 2 02/01/11
Everyone longs to be accepted. But for the Christian, it is impossible to receive both the acceptance of the world and the approval of God. Unfortunately, Christians try all kinds of worldly compromises to try to gain acceptance but human ways to greatness will lead to humiliating defeat whereas God’s ways will ultimately lead to eternal triumph.
O Bethlahem Ephrathah!; Part 1 01/31/11
Everyone is looking for hope. But from where is hope found? In success? Relationships? Your favorite bottle? The media? Within yourself? Micah is going to tell us exactly where our hope is found – beginning in a tiny country town.
Now and Then; Q&A 01/28/11
Is Christ only a visitor you allow to occasionally visit your heart or is He a reigning King? He desires to reign as King in your heart. Yet we choose to fill our hearts with so many vain and empty things. Only Christ can restore our relationship with God, give us a peace beyond all human understanding. Will you choose to let Christ reign?
Now and Then; Part 4 01/27/11
Are you ready for battle? Most of us have heard of spiritual warfare, but what does it mean and how does it apply to our daily lives as Christians? Micah tells us that now is the time to be ready. This world is full of battle and strife for the Christian. Satan is waiting to attack. Are you equipped for the battle?
Now and Then; Part 3 01/26/11
We all make plans. Sometimes they come about. Sometimes they don’t. Sometimes our plans are for our good. Sometimes they are not so good for us. Sometimes in this world things happen that just wasn’t part of our plan and we ask, “Why, God, why?” But in times of uncertainty we must remember God has a plan for us that is not intended for evil but for our good. This is our hope.
Now and Then; Part 2 01/25/11
How much faith is enough? Do you have enough to see you through your present circumstances; even circumstances that may seem hopeless with no end in sight? You’ve chosen to believe. You’ve chosen to trust. Now you must choose to believe in the promises of God. God has given you all the faith you need for each day’s circumstances. Now you must choose to exercise it.
Now and Then; Part 1 01/24/11
Are you at peace in your present circumstances? Are you content with where God has you or are you waiting for something more to bring about a feeling of contentment? A new job? Different relationship? More money? Change in general? Where really does your hope lie? Micah shows us that anything less than God will leave us less than satisfied.
Thy Kingdom Come; Q&A 01/21/11
What are you devoted to? If something is important to your life, there will be signs of devotion. When you are devoted to your family, your devotion shows; your job, it shows. If you are devoted to the kingdom of God, it will show by how you spend your time, energy, and gifts. Where does your devotion lie?
Thy Kingdom Come; Part 4 01/20/11
Where is your fortress? Have you put your faith in things of your own making…finances, family relationships, your job, a good retirement plan? Or do you have a faith that is unmovable, made secure and founded upon the Rock. God alone is our secure fortress if our salvation rests in Him. Is God your fortress?
Thy Kingdom Come; Part 3 01/19/11
“I don’t wanna!” How many times have we said or thought this and wanted to stamp our feet like a little child? Yet, God remains with each believer, listening to our angst, our fears, and our “I don’t want to” moments and patiently waiting for us to say, not my will Lord by Thy will be done. Are you ready to turn your I don’t wanna into a Thy will Lord?
Thy Kingdom Come; Part 2 01/18/11
Are you bent on finding happiness? Is your need for self-fulfillment and self-affirmation all-consuming? To the world, self-gratification is success. Christ has been traded for sinful pleasure, moments of fleeting happiness. But in the end, what is left? Happiness is not holiness. We look for happiness but God aspires for us to be holy.
Thy Kingdom Come; Part 1 01/17/11
Are you looking for an easy road, a light journey? Were you expecting the path to heaven to be trouble-free? In the Christian life, trials and troubles will always be coming our way. The joy of the Lord is to be our strength, not an easy path in life. The path is not going to be easy but when we are weak it is God who is strong.
The Mountain of the Lord; Q&A 01/14/11
Have you ever been to the Rockies or the Alps? They are majestic. A mountain is a symbol of strength. God has established His house as the mountain of the Lord, a place of safety and strength. This is what our churches should be, a place of safety and strength for our community? Is this how we represent God in our churches?
The Mountain of the Lord; Part 4 01/13/11
Are you eager to share God’s Word? Are you more eager to share with some than with others? Or do you find yourself too busy to even make the time to share with anyone? If we want to be a part of growing God’s work then we need to be sharing His Word. The gospel will go forth that is never in question, but will it go forth from you?
The Mountain of the Lord; Part 3 01/11/11
What kind of peace do you seek? Are you seeking peace that can only be found in Christ or a peace that is offered by the world? True joy and fulfillment can be found only in Christ. The world would have you believe otherwise. One way or the other, you will get what you are seeking. Which peace are you striving for? Which peace do you seek?
The Mountain of the Lord; Part 2 01/11/11
Are you teachable? Most, if not all people would answer, “Well, of course, I am!” But are you really? Too often people allow pride, presumptions, prejudices, and personal opinions to get in the way of learning God’s truth. Micah teaches that we need to have humble hearts that are teachable. Is your heart willing?
The Mountain of the Lord; Part 1 01/10/11
Are you ashamed to say it – Jesus is the only way to salvation? It’s not popular with today’s tolerance culture, but proclaiming that Jesus is the only way makes all the difference for eternity. The world wants you to believe there are many ways but God says there is only one. You can’t choose another way, because there isn’t any. Jesus is the only way.
The Malady of Spiritual Presumption; Q&A 01/07/11
Are you courting danger? Have you been presuming things about God, about your faith? Do you profess to know God but your works show otherwise? Micah calls us to search our hearts against the sins of presumption so that our Christian walk would match our Christian talk.
The Malady of Spiritual Presumption; Part 4 01/06/11
We are all about self-help remedies. Take a walk down the isles of your local bookstore. Self-help is everywhere. Why? Perhaps, it is because it is quick, cheap, and readily available to people with adequate knowledge. But when it comes to sin in our lives, we don’t need self-help to clean it up. We need the remedies given by God found only in Scripture.
The Malady of Spiritual Presumption; Part 3 01/05/11
How fast do you hit your breaking point? When was the last time you felt you were at the end of your tolerance level? As humans, we all hit a point in which our patience runs out, and yet, we expect God to be merciful and long suffering with us. Christian and non-Christian alike tend to think God will not run out of patience. But friend, God will not strive with you forever.
The Malady of Spiritual Presumption; Part 2 01/04/11
Are you a Sunday only Christian? Do you consign your faith to Sundays and refuse to let it permeate your life the rest of the week? Have you tried to reduce Christianity to some antiquated tradition or a form of godliness by your attempts to compartmentalize God? You may think you have God fitting neatly into a box, but do you?
The Malady of Spiritual Presumption; Part 1 01/03/11
Are you presumptuous? Do you feel that because you have been chosen by God you are now free to live as you please? How we respond to the Lord’s blessings makes all the difference. It is easy to get so use to blessing and love from the Lord that we conclude there is something different about us, something that makes our walk unique. Feeling special isn't bad, until it leads to presumption.
True-False Test; Q&A 12/31/10
Test everything. Are you able to distinguish between right and wrong teaching? How can we do this? The importance of discernment can not be overstated. God’s people need to be competent enough in Scripture to be able to discern between true and false teaching. Are you able to test what you hear?
True-False Test; Part 4 12/30/10
What does suffering for Jesus mean? What does it entail? What is worth suffering for, and to what degree? Why must Christians suffer at all? At some point in our Christian life we will experience suffering. Micah makes it clear that it is not possible to take a stand for the Truth without experiencing suffering at some point. Are you willing to suffer for Christ?
True-False Test; Part 3 12/29/10
Are you running the rat race? Do you live like a Christian or like secular man? God calls us to live in His strength. That shouldn’t look the same as the world’s ways, should it? We are given the opportunity for the power of God to be displayed in all aspects of our life. God revealing Himself to the world through us is what our lives should be about. Makes you think, what does your life reveal?
True-False Test; Part 2 12/28/10
People watch us. What kind of impact are you having on others? What kind of testimony for Jesus Christ do you have? Are you being led by God? Or are you doing you own thing? God turned away from the unjust leaders who preached falsely in His name. What about you? Are you leading people to Jesus or away from Him?
True-False Test; Part 1 12/27/10
Who can we trust? Detecting lies, deception, and truth isn’t always easy. Not all things are as they appear to be. How do we safeguard ourselves from being spiritually seduced? How are we to discern what is true and what is false? The Bible tells us to put all things and all teaching to the test. True or False. Test it!
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Q&A 12/24/10
Bad news. Turn on your local news channel. Natural disasters, crime, war, financial ruin; our world is full of sin and hopelessness. But God did not leave us without hope. It is only because of God that we have hope. Good News.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Part 4 12/23/10
Hope. Where does your hope lie? In whom do you place your trust? Do you trust in God? Or do you place your trust in man? Do you seek the one who can forgive you and cleanse you from your sins? Or do you not need forgiveness? Micah pleads with us not to be stubborn and seek the hope found in the God of mercy and grace.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Part 3 12/22/10
Hell – eternal separation from God; the penalty for sin. If God hates sin so much, why do we as followers of Christ take it so lightly? Why do we act like sin is no big deal, when we know from the Bible, it is a huge deal? It is time to take sin seriously, and begin to hate it ourselves. This is what Micah was preaching and this is what we need to hear today. We cannot take sin lightly!
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Part 2 12/21/10
Attitude. Positive or negative, we all have it. Your attitude may reveal a whole lot more about you than you might think. What is truly in your heart will come out. Micah was condemning those who loved evil and hated good. What about you? What is in your heart? What does your attitude reveal?
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Part 1 12/20/10
Character. It’s what defines us. Have you ever thought about your character – all the qualities that make you who you really are? Your values, thoughts, words, actions. It’s what people are going to remember about you. Micah had to severely address some leaders on some pretty major character flaws. What about you? How do you want to be remembered?
A Shepherd for God's Remnant; Part 4 12/16/10
Is your heart heavy? Burdened and bogged down by the cares of life and this world? You see no light at the end of the tunnel? Micah encourages us that while afflictions will come in this life, God is faithful to keep his promises. He is our hope and our salvation.
A Shepherd for God's Remnant; Part 3 12/15/10
Sheep wander. They roam. They lose their way easily. With no sense of direction and no instinct for finding the fold, a lost sheep will walk around in a state of confusion, unrest, and even panic. It needs a shepherd to bring it home. Micah exhorted God’s people in the midst of suffering to hope in the one true Shepherd who would lead them home.
A Shepherd for God's Remnant; Part 2 12/14/10
Trials and tribulations are part of one’s existence. Without them we would not become stronger or grow in character. When life’s trials and tribulations come, how do you respond? Where do you turn? Who to you run to? Where do you flee? Are you fleeing to the only One who is truly your safety and your hope?
A Shepherd for God's Remnant; Part 1 12/13/10
What defines you? Most people allow themselves to be defined by things other than who they are. They allow themselves to be defined by what other people think, by circumstances, by many things beyond their control. The Bible tells us how God defines His people. Are these characteristics that define you?
A Display of False Prophets; Q&A 12/10/10
You are what you eat. We’ve all heard the saying. The same can be said for what we hear. We are what we hear. What is it that we want to hear? Do we want to be fed the truth of God’s word? Or do we want our ears tickled with those things that will keep us happy and comfortable? What is it that your heart wants to hear?
A Display of False Prophets; Part 4 12/09/10
We seldom choose to waste our life. We simply cease evaluating our thoughts, words, actions, deeds, motives, habits, desires, and goals. Asking careful, introspective questions is a key for anyone who does not want to squander life with aimless wandering. If we allow, Micah is going to have us asking questions, evaluating our spiritual condition to see what state our heart is truly in.
A Display of False Prophets; Part 3 12/08/10
Trustfulness and trustworthiness are like two sides of a coin. What good is it to be trustful if the person trusted is not trust-worthy? After that person has failed to deliver on his promises once or twice, it would be illogical to continue trusting, would it not? Fortunately, we’ll never find that God is untrustworthy. God does not change, and his character is true throughout.
A Display of False Prophets; Part 2 12/07/10
Half truths can be dangerous. They can be just as dangerous as an out and out lie, maybe even more so. The half truth is often used to cast doubt on God, water down the message of the gospel, or make the image of God into more of a human image. Micah tries to warn God’s people before they are lured into a false sense of security by this evil weapon.
A Display of False Prophets; Part 1 12/06/10
We hear only what we want to hear. We are great at avoiding information that contradicts what we already think or believe. The same can be said for the church as well. False prophets have been pleasing hearers and opposing the gospel since the beginning but Micah has a strong warning for us.
A Rebuke to Oppressors; Q&A 12/03/10
We all think we can get away with the "perfect crime," but God sees everything we do. While we may fear discipline and "getting caught," it is a wise man to accept discipline and correction. Micah tried to warn God’s people calling them to repentance before their day of judgment.
A Rebuke to Oppressors; Part 4 12/02/10
What fills your mind in restful moments? Is your mind racing with new get rich schemes? Plotting perhaps at the expense of your fellow man? Realize the day is coming for you. This was Micah’s warning then and a warning for us now: the day of the Lord is in fact coming.
A Rebuke to Oppressors; Part 3 12/01/10
God is not asleep! We may tolerate wicked and immoral things. We may even partake in those wicked and immoral things thinking no one is watching, but friends, God is not asleep! Judgment was coming as there is no sin that can be hidden from God.
A Rebuke to Oppressors; Part 2 11/30/10
Are you content with what you have or do you insist on much more? Has God filled your needs, or do you think the world can do a better job? Are you replacing God with greed as the center of your life? Is wealth your main focus and goal? Micah warns how greed sets a person to scheming and is totally self-serving.
A Rebuke to Oppressors; Part 1 11/29/10
Has this ever happened to you? You get something that you have been craving and then the moment you get it, there is a sense of disappointment? Earthly treasures are attractive but they do not satisfy. In our message today we shall see the futility of selfishly seeking worldly gain and God’s judgment against it.
A Death in the Family; Q&A 11/26/10
You are being watched! Those closest to you are watching, your neighbors are watching, the church is watching, the world is watching! What kind of an example are you going to be? We are to be a picture of reality, a proof that Jesus Christ saves and changes lives so we can become a powerful magnet that draws others to Christ.
A Death in the Family; Part 4 11/25/10
Are you a mourner? Are you sensitive to sin? Are you grieved by it? Or do you find yourself taking pleasure in it? Do you mourn over the sins of others? Do you mourn the sins prevalent in our world? What about the sins running rampant in our churches? Most importantly, are you mourning the sin polluting your own life? As Micah warns God’s people, so it is true for us, it is time to wake up and mourn!
A Death in the Family; Part 3 11/24/10
Are you ashamed to rely on God? Only the weak and foolish need to rely on God, isn’t that what we’re often told by the world? Seems today even many in the evangelical world have fallen prey to this lie. Micah reminds us that God wants us not to rely upon secular power or the power of our own might but upon the power of the Lord.
A Death in the Family; Part 2 11/23/10
Does it feel like you are sometimes the only person willing to take a stand for truth? It can be a lonely thing. Let’s face it, living a godly life is not popular—but it’s possible. Micah’s message reminds us that it is not only possible to live a godly life but it is also what God expects from us.
A Death in the Family; Part 1 11/22/10
Are you grieved by the brokenness that is caused by sin? Or, have you become numb to the seductions of this world? Do you make excuses for sin and feel your heart becoming hardened? Or, does the sin of this world appeal to you? Micah calls us to true repentance through Godly grief and sorrow before it is too late.
Hear, You Peoples!; Q&A 11/19/10
Imposters everywhere! The Lord God had made a place for His Name, but that place was full of imposters. He had sought a covenant relationship with His people, but they turned their back to Him. Micah makes the charge over and over again that there was no reasonable expectation of repentance or change. Judgment was very near!
Hear, You Peoples!; Part 4 11/18/10
Trendy style, latest craze, personal choices – what does your lifestyle reveal about you? Whom do you trust not only for your life but also for your lifestyle? What God are you truly worshipping and serving? These are important questions for us to be asking today just as much as when Micah was asking God’s people to consider them before it was too late.
Hear, You Peoples!; Part 3 11/17/10
Our lives are like a garden. We are always “planting” something in them. Whatever it is you plant, that is what you will reap. Do you ever feel as if you aren’t reaping good things? Perhaps you aren’t planting something good. God sent Micah to warn His people that they would reap what they sowed - good or bad.
Hear, You Peoples!; Part 2 11/16/10
What does a secular church look like? Would it be easy to find one? Would you know one, if you saw one? Jerusalem had allowed the world’s practices and beliefs to seep in and change them so much they no longer looked any different than the world around them. Micah was sent to warn them to change their ungodly ways before it was too late.
Hear, You Peoples!; Part 1 11/15/10
You’ve been summoned! Imagine that in your mailbox is a document ordering you to appear in court to hear charges brought against you. Listen next time as Micah summoned all the nations of the world to hear the charges being brought against God’s people to serve as a warning, showing God’s judgment on all who sin against Him.
A Tale of Two Cities; Q&A 11/12/10
Justice will be served! How is that punishment going to be carried out? Will the punishment fit the crime? Or will much mercy be shown? Have you considering God as judge? While God cannot tolerate sin and must bring about judgment, he desires to show mercy and has provided the way of salvation.
A Tale of Two Cities; Part 4 11/11/10
Could I ask you the most important question of your life? Your destiny, joy or sorrow for all eternity depends upon your answer. The question is this: When you die will you go to heaven? Micah announces God’s promise in offering a way for sinners to escape the wages of sin. Will you take God’s offer?
A Tale of Two Cities; Part 3 11/10/10
“Order in the court!” This statement demands our attention. Judges are some of the most powerful people in our culture. They’re given the responsibility of passing judgment upon the guilty and innocent. Have you considering God as judge? While God can’t tolerate sin and must bring about judgment, he desires to show mercy.
A Tale of Two Cities; Part 2 11/09/10
The Bible is God’s unique communication to mankind. Billions of men and women have based their lives on its message. Millions have died for it. What did they die for? Not for a book of fables. As Micah shows us, it is divinely inspired, without error, authoritative, and precious because it is God’s Word.
A Tale of Two Cities; Part 1 11/08/10
Things that once appalled us now have become commonplace. We have heard so much evil that it doesn't bother us anymore. Even Christians have fallen prey! Our Christian heritage in American is disappearing at a rapid rate. Micah has very pertinent words for us to take heed before it is too late.
What is Man? 11/07/10
What is your world view? Ultimately, it would be one of you in light of God and the marvelous creation around us. However, the prominent worldview says that we are aimless creatures that live only for the moment and the pleasure to be had in it.
The Way of Blessing 10/31/10
There is a way of blessing for those who trust God, know Him, and walk with Him as their Lord. Do you know that blessing? Or are you wavering between the Lord and the godless life of this world?
For Pity's Sake 10/24/10
Are you ever too busy with self-pity to keep your sights on God’s kingdom? If we’re honest with ourselves, this is all too often the case. A stubbed toe, a traffic jam, or a coffee spill is enough to ruin our day. But this is not how God has called us to live.
Growing in Grace 10/17/10
Have you ever been angry at God’s kindness? Never when it’s directed at us, but imagine, what about when he shows grace to your enemy? Do you rejoice in his mercy, or do you demand justice? The story of Jonah demonstrates just how easily we harden our hearts toward others.
The Grace of Repentance 10/10/10
How often do you complain about the sinfulness of today's culture? Doesn’t this world seem beyond hope for the Gospel? Well, God doesn't share our feelings, and the story of Jonah tells us that such disdain for the world is something of which we need to repent.
The Grace of God 10/03/10
When we find ourselves running from God, it's hard to turn back, even when we know that our Heavenly Father will gladly receive us. It can be even harder to believe that He will still use us. But the goal of God's discipline is making us useful to his work.
Salvation of the Lord 09/26/10
When we find ourselves completely caught up in sin, even as Christians, we feel totally powerless to get back to God. But the Bible gives an encouraging picture: that God delights in bringing salvation to us.
A Prayer from the Deep 09/19/10
What does it take to drive you to your knees in prayer? Most of us, when we are struggling with sin, find it difficult to approach the Living God who knows our worst secrets. But the story of Jonah shows how even our lowest moments are worthy times to give him praise and thanks.
Jonah's Great Fish 09/12/10
Don’t you hate being punished? Of course we all do. But for the Christian, God’s punishments turn us from our sinful path. In that way, God's punishments are a form of grace. Jonah had to repeatedly learn this the hard way.
Jonah the Scapegoat 09/05/10
Do you know what it feels like to be “shown up?” We all do. But the shame is far greater, it seems, when unbelievers show more honor than we do as Christians. It's an uncomfortable reminder to us that God didn't choose us for how good we are.
Fearing the Lord 08/29/10
What do you do when your sin gets exposed? Do you tell yourself it's not really a big deal? Do you pass the blame to someone else? The story of Jonah shows us that when God exposes sin, it awakens our need to change direction.
The Church in the World 08/22/10
We are surrounded in this world by countless false religions. As Christians, we are called to be a light in that darkness. But often we find ourselves slumbering rather than laboring to make the gospel known.
But the Lord 08/15/10
We all run away from God at one time or another, but he’ll never let us get away. Because he loves us, he goes to extremes to turn us around and get us back on the right path. No one knew this better than Jonah.
But Jonah 08/08/10
Have you ever run away from God? Perhaps not physically... but all of us at one time or another have sought to escape from God and whatever plans he has for us. Sometimes we run because of our fear and lack of faith, but what about when we flat out reject God's plan?
Holy to the Lord 08/01/10
When we read of God’s judgments on Israel, we can easily become disheartened. God’s anger is nothing to laugh at. But while God’s judgments on His people are harsh, they cannot hold a candle to what is in store for the enemies of his people. And yet God extends his grace by not only restoring His people, but by promising that even our enemies will one day bow before Him.
The Lord Will Be King 07/25/10
Do you know what it’s like to feel exposed? Like you’re open to attack on one side? Even when we try to live godly lives, we can feel insecure and unprotected. We all feel vulnerable at one time or another, wondering whether God is protecting us or not. Well, the Bible doesn’t promise that we won’t face hardship, but we can be sure that God promises to make it right in the end.
The Shepherd Struck 07/18/10
When you read about Jesus’ death on the cross, how does it make you feel? When you read the Gospels, do you find yourself rooting for Christ to escape? Do you feel sad that God came here and die, or do you praise him for making the sacrifice? It’s easy to have mixed feelings about it all, but God assures us that the work of Jesus on the cross was planned long before it happened.
A Fountain for Cleansing 07/11/10
Do you ever so feel disgusted that you don’t even know how you live with yourself? Do you sometimes feel so buried in your own sin that you can scarcely bring yourself to walk into church on Sunday? Our sins can cause us immense shame, but God promised us a cleansing, even centuries before Christ.
Mourning for the One They Pierced 07/04/10
The Bible is full of God’s promises to protect his people and conquer their enemies. He can give us strength when we are at our weakest, and he can overcome our biggest foes. But long before all that, God has some business to do with you.
Strong in the Lord 06/27/10
Have you ever wondered whether God is too busy to care about his people? Do you face the week feeling like a soldier in the service of the Lord, or do you feel like something far less glamorous? Sometimes we mistakenly see God as all-powerful, but distant. But God has promised in his word to not only protect his people, but use them to achieve great victories.
Two Broken Staffs 06/20/10
The Bible often uses the image of a shepherd to describe great and caring leaders, including God himself. A good shepherd protects his sheep and keeps them from going astray. What about when the Bible speaks of bad shepherds? What about bad sheep?
The Second Exodus 06/13/10
All Christians claim “salvation” in Christ, but we don't always think of what salvation means. Sure, salvation means going to heaven and living a holy life, but is that the whole picture? Does it mean merely being insured against hell, or is it something more? Salvation is something God has been doing throughout human history, and it is far bigger than what we usually envision.
The Good Shepherd 06/06/10
Do you let yourself get overwhelmed by difficult times in life? Have you ever felt like God was ignoring your needs? When tough situations come your way, do you try to face them on your own, or do you consult the God who sent them? The everyday worries of life can be one of our biggest distractions, but God knows what we need and when we need it.
Behold, Your King! 05/30/10
What picture comes to your mind when you think of a mighty king or world leader? Do you envision a fierce warrior on a horse? Maybe you think of bodyguards, bullet-proof limousines and Air Force One. We recognize all these things as symbols of power in this world, but do you recognize Jesus as the King of all Kings?
An Oracle of the Lord 05/23/10
It's wonderful to know that when God promises to bless his people, he is faithful to deliver. But what about when God promises judgment and retribution? He is not intimidated by any army or defense, and he can be as fierce as he is faithful.
From Fast to Feast 05/16/10
Jesus' coming was often foreshadowed by the prophets of the Old Testament. They eagerly looked forward to a time when a Messiah would come. Indeed, the gospel of John records that even Abraham rejoiced at the very thought of seeing Jesus' day. And the prophet Zechariah was also no stranger to this anticipation.
A Promise to Bless 05/09/10
Have you ever thought that something sounded too good to be true? It's easy for us to read the promises of God merely symbolically. As though they were meant for someone else. In fact, many of the promises made to ancient Israel apply to the church even today. And God will still fulfill them!
True Fasting 05/02/10
Have you ever caught yourself just going through the motions spiritually? Do you ever go to church just to be entertained by the music or the pastor? Praying only when we need something, and praising God only when we feel like it? But God knows the intentions of our hearts. He isn't fooled by our outward appearance.
The Priest Enthroned 04/25/10
Picture a small mountain stream, run with it and it will become a river; soon it will empty into a bay that will empty into the sea. This is how the church started, as a small group of people with the vigor of that mountain stream, and by the end of times that small stream of Gods people will turn into a sea filling the whole earth.
The Four Chariots 04/18/10
Has there ever been a time in your life when you didn’t understand what God was doing? And then do you remember looking back and realizing that God really did have everything under control? Understand now that God watches over the little details in your life and that he is bigger than all of your problems.
The Flying Scroll 04/11/10
Do not hide! If you have sinned it won’t do you any good! In fact it may even kill you! God says that you must repent and then He will forgive you. And if you do not repent, you can be sure that God will hunt you down and punish you!
Christ Exalted 04/04/10
Jesus’ death and resurrection get most of the attention, but his exaltation is just as important for the church. The head of the church reigns in heaven, while the body of the church lives on earth. And because we’re united with him, we’re tapped in to his life and strength.
The Two Olive Trees 03/28/10
Have you ever asked someone a question and they didn’t respond? And then you asked again, this time being a little more specific, but still nothing! Can you believe it, but this happened to Zerubbabel when he asked the Angel of God about the two olive trees that are on either side of the golden lamp stand in Zechariah’s vision.
The Day of Small Things 03/21/10
Where does a person begin to go forward, to begin something great for God? We are often paralyzed by not knowing where to start. We must be reminded, daily at times that it starts with God’s grace to all who look to him in faith.
The Golden Lampstand 03/14/10
“Not by might, not by power, but My Spirit” say the Lord of hosts! God was able to bring his people out of captivity in Babylon. God was able to not only rebuild the city of Jerusalem, but also its temple. So it is no wonder that God is able to build His Church. The amazing thing is that he wants to do that with you and me!
A Servant, A Branch, A Stone 03/07/10
As a Christian, what does God expect of you? Do you know the means for godly living? While God has saved us, it is to Him, and to His good purpose and plan. We should turn to God for our lives.
The Sinner's New Clothes 02/28/10
Imagine filthy dirty and tattered rags of clothes. Now think of a sparkling white wedding gown. Isn’t that a contrast? As it might be, nothing compares to the transformation offered in the blood of Christ! Lets learn how God can transform our lives, in just as stark a way.
The Two Cities 02/21/10
Faith expresses itself in different ways depending on the place. In the city of man, faith is an enemy and God’s judgment is a reality to come. In the city of God, faith is a blessing that one achieves through the generous grace of the Lord.
The City Without Walls 02/14/10
Is your life centered on God? That is a tough question because we often feel like we don’t know what God wants or what His desires for us are. We should know that turning to the world for answers is the wrong route to take.
I Will Return to You 02/07/10
We sometimes feel far from God and very close to our sin. We mistakenly think that God’s mercy and forgiveness can never overcome the damage we have done. Well, by God’s grace, salvation remains.
Horsemen of the Lord 01/31/10
Do you know God promises and sometimes wonder when they are going to be fulfilled? Well the prophet Zechariah knew them very well, yet he still lived a life full of trials and temptations in a fallen city full of sin.
Return to Me 01/24/10
Our world often tries to overrule the sovereign God. We do that by turning away from the Lord and finding fault with Him. Worse still, we declare ourselves God and our sins to be pleasure.
Jesus and the Downcast Disciples 01/17/10
Christ Jesus walks beside all believers as they journey through life. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we oftentimes know and see the Lord better than even the disciples did when they walked with the Lord down the Emmaus road.
Jesus and the Thief on the Cross 01/10/10
There were many people gathered around Jesus on the day of His crucifixion. However, it was not the rulers, the teachers, or even the soldiers that were saved that day, it was the man on the cross next to Jesus.
Jesus and the Governor 01/03/10
Jesus was put on trial and found innocent; however, he was taken away, beaten, and put to death. That hardly sounds like a fair hearing. Yet, in the kingdom of man, where sin reigns, we should not expect any better.
Jesus and the Man in the Tree 12/27/09
Have you put your life on hold to seek out Jesus? Well, the chief tax collector –one who many would consider the chief sinner did. Not only did Jesus find him, but he drew him in and redeemed him. Tune in to God’s Living Word as the Reverend Richard Phillips describes Jesus’ encounter with the man in the tree and how his discovery leads to others being found.
Abraham's Offspring 12/20/09
We start planning for Christmas weeks or even months ahead. But how far ahead did God start planning for the first Christmas? Not months ... not years ... but millennia. Two thousand years before Christ, God’s plans were well under way. Tune in this week to God’s Living Word, as Reverend Rick Phillips talks about a promise God made to Abraham, and how it affects your Christmas celebration this year.
Jesus and the Rich Young Man 12/13/09
We have often heard it said that you can’t take it with you. In the case of the Rich Young Man that Jesus encounters, we learn that you can’t live with it, either.
The Example of Our Lord: Part 2 12/06/09
How do we live in light of the knowledge that God the Father and Jesus his Son accepted us when we were still enemies? Though we were full of sin, detestable to God and others, God still loved us. So then how can we fail to accept others?
Jesus and the Little Children 12/06/09
Is your faith like that of a child? Too often our faith is like that of an adult; it is self-reliant, boastful, and confident in our own knowledge. Knowing God like a child means having full reliance on our Father in Heaven.
Jesus and the Sinful Woman 11/29/09
All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God. In doing so, some have sought repentance and salvation through Christ Jesus, whereas others have embraced their sin.
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