Apocalypse - Unlike popular understanding, it just means "to reveal". We are to watch & be aware, not in fear of coming destruction, but in being about Jesus' business of loving God & loving others.

What is the greatest commandment? Love God. Love Others. The End.

Jesus flips the story, as He does so often. He is interested in the internal, the heart, not the external, the behaviors/morals. Hard how it is to give up what we trust in that isn't God. If our focus is on the externals, we are constantly serving idols, not following Jesus.

Prayer IS presence. Faith does not have to be perfect or pure, just present.

Who do people say I am? Your view is too small when it's about your nation, your people. Jesus disciple needs to deny themselves - their preferences, comforts, power, privledge etc... He is our servant leader, not a leader of power, religious or political.

Preparing for the work. Time spent in community with Jesus, learning, then going out to the world. That is what is needed. Bring nothing but what I have taught you, says Jesus. That might be the ultimate test of faith. Trusting that His formation is enough....

Chains & Demons & Pigs - Oh My! Go home & tell.

Mark 3: On this MLK Jr. weekend, we look at how Jesus was the example, coming up against the power structures that oppressed others. Holiness is catchy, not the other way around - Jesus brings wholeness to those who have been pushed out. He tells us that "whoever DOES my will" - so much more central to what we believe. What actions bring wholeness to God's people and the world?

Join us for our second book of Mark, as we continue the Journey through the Gospel of Mark. What new thing does God have for us? (To hear  from Mark 1: go to www.kentcov.org/sermons preached by Pastor Dan.)

John 3:1-17: The Spirit blows where it will. It is not earned. It is not  birthright. LOVE came down because of love and because we need more love & life here and now.