Let’s face it, loving people who hate you and “turning the other cheek” to those who want to destroy you is not a popular idea.  How are we to understand and apply Jesus’ commands in a culture in which restraint is … Continue reading →

How can anyone be expected to live morally in a sex-crazed world?  Today, Jesus offers some frank words about sexual purity that are just as applicable today as they were 2,000 years ago.

Ephesians 6:14 If there is one word that summarizes the theme of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, it is “righteousness.”  Jesus defines what righteous living looks like in our daily lives, but today we are going to discover the key to … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:21-26 Today, we are ready to jump into the heart of Jesus’ most famous sermon as He shares God’s standard for experiencing fulfilling relationships.

Matthew 5:1 Today, we are beginning our study of Jesus’ most well-known sermon which is often called, “The Sermon on the Mount.” In this revolutionary message, Jesus challenges us to a counterintuitive way of thinking and acting regarding the issues that … Continue reading →

Luke 18:9-14 In preparation for our new series on the Sermon on the Mount that begins next week, we are going to examine a story Jesus told that illustrates God’s promise to those “who hunger and thirst after righteousness.”

Acts 12:1-25 Acts 12 not only represents a shifting of focus from the Apostle Peter to the Apostle Paul, but it relates one of the most powerful — and humorous — stories in the Bible about the power of prayer.

Acts 11:1-30 Creativity is essential for success in every area of life — including the ministry.  Today, we are going to look at a portrait of two churches who experienced God’s blessing because they were willing to “color outside the lines” … Continue reading →

Acts 10:1-48  Our study of Acts has led us to a milestone event in the history of the church – the salvation of the first Gentile.  As we look at the miraculous story of a centurion named Cornelius, we will discover … Continue reading →

On this first Sunday of 2022, we are going to look at a familiar psalm that reminds us of God’s most valuable gift to us in the coming year and how we should respond to it.