Intersections Podcast

It is fear that keeps us from living out many of our convictions isn’t it? Fear of not being accepted, fear of missing out, fear of being uncomfortable, fear of being inconvenienced, etc…It is this fear that so often keeps us from ministry God is calling us to do, conversations God desires for us to have, lifestyle changes God demands we make.

Your struggle to obey God is probably due to the fact that you try too hard to accomplish it on your own. We tend to believe willpower is the key to obedience, but it's not. In fact, willpower will fail more often than not. We need the Holy Spirit to be faithful consistently.

Love others as you love yourselves. That would be fine if we knew how to love ourselves well, but the reality is many of us don’t. Too often we are negligent at best, if not downright cruel, to ourselves. We need a better standard. Thankfully, Jesus gave us one.

His revolution would be one of love. He would not flex his power, but he would give his life. He would not raise a sword, but he would be raised. Through his dying and rising, there would be victory.

No greater gift has ever been given than the life - full life, eternal life - we now enjoy through Christ. So, how might we express our appreciation for this amazing gift of new life? Join us for another episode of Believe Series.

We will examine the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11 and talk about death, the power of resurrection, and the abundant life we have in Christ.

We learn in Mathew 13:31-32 that mustard, the smallest of all seeds, grows taller than the vegetables and becomes a tree. Mustard grows wild and is invasive. The Kingdom of Heaven is like that -- the seeds you sow in the kingdom have greater impact than you know.

Have you ever encountered a situation where you doubted the identity of someone you knew? Or, have you come across an individual who has undergone such a drastic transformation that you couldn't recognize them anymore? This week's sermon delves into the story of a blind man whose life was utterly transformed by an encounter with Jesus.

In our society, infidelity is sometimes portrayed as a reasonable choice for achieving individual satisfaction. Unfortunately, it is often glorified instead of criticized. However, Jesus taught us to treat others who have committed sins the same way we would want to be treated if our own transgressions were exposed. Our goal is to help, not to cause any harm.

God’s prophet Isaiah commanded those with food to share with those who had none (Isaiah 58:7). God’s son, Jesus, instructed his disciples to pray for daily bread for their own sake, but also as a reminder to care for those without bread (Matthew 6:11). God’s apostle John made clear to the early church that overlooking those in need reveals that the love of God is missing in their life (1 John 3:17-18). God cares deeply for those who are trying to survive on an empty stomach. But most importantly, God is concerned about those who are spiritually hungry.