The Lord of Glory
On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem in royal splendor.
But true disciples know that his glory would shine brightest on the cross.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Sunday, March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021
What's so Special About the Apostles?
They seemed like ordinary disciples, but Jesus was preparing them
for something extraordinary -- to lay a foundation of the church.
for something extraordinary -- to lay a foundation of the church.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
March 14, 2021
The Apostolic Church
The apostles were more thana circle of close friends.
Jesus was preparing them to continue his ministry to the world.
The apostles were more thana circle of close friends.
Jesus was preparing them to continue his ministry to the world.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
March 7, 2021
A Good Dose of Reality
Sin tricks us into believing an upside-down version of reality. True
disciples know the Bible helps us “see” things as they really are.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
February 28, 2021
Loving the Church
All who undermine Christian unity, beware!
All who are growing in Christian love, be glad!
All who undermine Christian unity, beware!
All who are growing in Christian love, be glad!
Saturday, February 20, 2021
February 21, 2021
Building and Getting Built
TALES OF GOD'S NEW TEMPLE
Paul urges the church to prove its quality
by growing up--before it's too late!
TALES OF GOD'S NEW TEMPLE
Paul urges the church to prove its quality
by growing up--before it's too late!
Saturday, February 13, 2021
February 14, 2021
"You are God's Temple"
The church's foundation was laid by the apostles.
True disciples know that doesn't make them celebrities--
just servants, raised up by God as gifts of love.
The church's foundation was laid by the apostles.
True disciples know that doesn't make them celebrities--
just servants, raised up by God as gifts of love.
Saturday, February 6, 2021
February 7, 2021
Learning Curves (2)
'Spiritual people' are called to grow in the knowledge of God.
True disciples know that means cultivating habits
True disciples know that means cultivating habits
of the heart --as well as the head.
Saturday, January 30, 2021
January 31, 2021
Learning Curves
All Christians are ‘spiritual,’ but they’re not all ‘mature.’
True disciples know that God calls believers to
keep growing up in the things of God.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
January 24, 2021
“The Mind of Christ”
There’s a world of difference between ‘natural’ and ‘spiritual’ people.
True disciples have everything they need to live for God today.
They have Word and Spirit — because Christ has them.
Saturday, January 16, 2021
January 17, 2021
"Which Things We Also Speak”
The Holy Spirit reveals the depths of God.
True disciples know that “spiritual wisdom” has been
preserved in the words of the apostles.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
January 10, 2021
Wisdom for a New Age
Jesus marks the beginning of a new age.
True disciples know that God’s new wisdom changes them for new living.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Saturday, December 26, 2020
December 27, 2020 Sermon
A Christmas Parable
(for Prodigals Like Us)
Jesus’ humble birth sets the stage for his ministry of self-sacrifice. True disciples know that the Savior has borne our ‘exile’ in order to restore us to the Father.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020
The Mystery of the Nazarene
Matthew’s reference to Nazareth is uncertain. But true disciples know that Jesus is the ‘Branch’ of prophecy. In him God is restoring a people from the hopelessness of sin and death.
Hymns: "Lo How a Rose Ere Blooming" #221
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" #203
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Second Sunday of Advent December 6th, 2020
The Message of the Magi
The visit of the wise men signal that
God’s end-time reversal has begun! True disciples know that Jesus Christ restores sinners from the ‘exile’ of sin and death
— even Gentiles!
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