I remember hearing years ago, a simple message shared by Andy Stanley, from the familiar verse John 3:16, God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. God gave you a gift! That’s the message. That’s the Gospel! The Gospel is a gift to be received. Unfortunately, there are confusing messages. Sometimes passages, such as this one from Matthew 25, will be lifted up and presented as “the Gospel.” 3

Raise your hand if you have God figured out. I’m guessing none of you raised your hand. God isn’t the easiest to understand, and yet, that doesn’t mean He doesn’t want us to know Him. He doesn’t mean to be confusing, and yet, it can be hard for us to fully understand. Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey. (Psalm 119:105, CEB) Can you imagine one day waking up and the “light” was shining on a path where, when taken, your neighbors would think you were

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There is a belief carried by many people, and I struggle to understand where it comes from. The belief is they believe humanity is...

Jesus tells a parable, a story with a lesson, of a man leaving for a trip. The purpose is for us to see a little more clearly what the...

8 From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that...

Here is a verse we often reference, John 13:34-35 (CEB): “I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you...

Are all the thoughts in your head yours? This seems like a silly question. Surely, if it is in my head, then it must be mine.   However,...

We’re in a series on Sunday mornings called “Staying Christian”. Too often, we hear of people walking away from Christianity or not...

“From dust you have come and dust shall return, repent and believe the Gospel.”   These are words I’ve spoken over people countless times...

We are not to love the world, but we are to love the people. Last week, we shared this passage from 1 John 2:15 (CEB), Don’t love the...

Jesus paints a beautiful picture of a life lived following Him. It is a life that produces much fruit. Hearing His words, we can almost...

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Every year seems to go faster than the last one.   Looking ahead to Christmas, I...

Do you miss them yet?   I would not want to see any statistics about how much time we have spent this past year listening to, or...

In a recent sermon series, we spent a few weeks focused on Christian parenting. I wanted to share a brief summary of what we discussed....

There seems to be something missing in the world around us. People are so focused on themselves, not wanting to be taken advantage of and...

What needs to happen in your life right now for you to know peace? Careful, this is a trick question. Maybe you can relate to some of...

As we look to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, we give thanks to the blessings received for living in the United States. Men and...

One of my favorite television series of all time is the Band of Brothers. The show tells the story of the “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion,...

Most likely you remember the cute little children’s poem you said with your hands. Clasping your hands together, with your pointer...