Let's discover the enduring nature of His Kingdom. He will reign in righteousness and justice, and His Kingdom will never end. We’ll visit Abraham and his absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God and trace the significance of obeying God no matter what. So fear not, follow the star with the wise men, and offer him your gifts!

Genesis helps us, an ancient translation of the scriptures, and the angels' message to the shepherds all help us realize that Jesus was likely born at Migdal Eder, the watchtower of the flock. Imagine the brilliance of God sending his Son, the Lamb of God to be born in the very place lambs destined for temple sacrifice were born...

When was He born? We have some tantalizing clues that point to when Jesus was born. And those clues correspond with a remarkable annual event in the life of God’s people. It’s no happenstance that Jesus is called Immanuel. He really did come to be with us! Wait until you hear God’s explanation...

More than planning ahead, today we’re deciding to take some specific steps and we’re making some specific decisions to prepare for the coming of Jesus. This year we’ve made up our minds. We’re keeping Christ in Christmas and no one and nothing is going to get in our way!

God rescued Daniel by sending his angel to shut the lions’ mouths. God rescued Daniel because Daniel was innocent. Now it’s our turn. Like Daniel, we need to remain innocent before God. Even when we must resist any coercive power that threatens to crush us...

In Daniel chapter 3, three men stood up to the king, who was determined to burn them to ash. They not only survived, but they also didn’t even smell like smoke. When you face the crushing pressures of life like a vaccine mandate, take heart and turn to the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They didn’t escape the...

Daniel and his three friends faced enormous challenges in the royal court of Babylon. They were under tremendous pressure to conform. Failure to follow orders could and probably would result in their death. Through everything, they gave us an example to follow. They showed us the principles that mattered. Their example gives us the...

This week we talk about prayer and worry and faith and forgiveness. And it all comes together to help us develop absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God. An Instant Sermon is not a pastor just talking and wondering what will come out. Instant Sermon is real questions from real people about the important things of life...

What about Moses before Pharaoh or Daniel praying or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego facing the fiery furnace? Maybe Romans 13 tells us why Christians should break the law. Now that’s quite a thought! Well, whatever Romans 13 means, it can’t mean unquestioned submission to the dictates of government.

Too often, we assume serving means demeaning servitude, debasement, and diminishing ourselves. But that’s not it at all. Jesus calls us to higher aspiration. He invites us to follow his example. He invites us to serve for the well-being of our neighbors rather than for our own self-interest. It’s a high calling. It’s an enormous challenge...