Genesis 21:8-21. This is a difficult story of betrayal, abandonment and hope. Hagar and Ishmael are sent packing due to jealously and left to wander in the desert. But God met them when they could go no further, and gave them a new lease on life.

Acts 2:42-47. A wonderful description of what happens to a group of people who are full of the Holy Spirit. Joy and generosity is a hallmark of the baptism of the Spirit. The outpouring of joy is directly linked to the anointing. - David Speaking

Acts 2:1-21. It is Pentecost Sunday and we look at the similarities between the first believers in Acts, and the first Pentecostals in Azusa St. of 1906. In using Joel as his first text, Peter hints that it's not all over yet. There will always be a need for that same kind of people.

Nehemiah 10. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this fifth instruction to tithe, we see the rebuilding of a wall, and the replanting of a people. This process ends in a grand and solemn promise. (5/? Why One-Tenth Series)

2 Chronicles 29-31. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this fourth instruction to tithe, we see that restoration of tithe triggered an incredible outpouring of generosity in response to God's blessing. The Levites are at it again! (4/? Why One-Tenth Series)

Deuteronomy 12:4-12,17-19. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this third instruction to tithe, we find that it is connected to a place, a promised land that God chooses, and a place to worship. (3/? Why One-Tenth Series)

Ruth 1:16-17. What makes us attractive to one another and the world around us? What makes us attractive to God? In the story of Ruth and Naomi, we get to see what true beauty looks like. - Russ speaking

Numbers 18:20-32. What is the "tithe" and should we still do it? In this second instruction to tithe, we find that it is a parcel. It is presented like a gift. It's also an allotment for those who had none. And, it is really practical. (2/? Why One-Tenth? Series)

Leviticus 27:30-32. We finally look to the always fun and exciting topic of the "tithe". What is it and should we still do it? In this first appearance of the instruction to tithe, we look to find the purpose. (1/? Why One-Tenth? Series)

Isaiah 25:6-9. Isaiah finally could offer a message of hope after several chapters of war, destruction and calamity. The Lord would provide shelter from ruthlessness of mankind. And that he would do it over an all-inclusive meal.