Prayer is not only a weapon to be wielded in the midst of spiritual battles, prayer is the means of advancing the Kingdom of God. God has chosen to accomplish his work, further his Kingdom and save sinners through prayer. Indeed, prayer moves the arm...

All of the Christian life is a spiritual battle against spiritual darkness and a very real and powerful enemy. Sadly, often we are not equipped, prepared or alert to fight this spiritual battle. And as a result, we suffer; our joy and faith...

The means of Jesus' magnificent incarnation are dazzling and purposeful. And they point forward to a life filled with eternal cosmic significance. The Jesus in the manger in Bethlehem would later lay his life down as a substitute for sinners...

This evening we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus. And we contemplate the good gifts He brings with him. Jesus is far better than we first realize him to be. He is everything we need and want. And He brings with him the gifts of Joy, His presence as...

The love God poured out for his creation when He sent his Son, Jesus, was for an abundance of purposes all stemming from His love for us. (1 John 1:9) Jesus didn't just come as a teacher, a prophet, or a good example of how to live, although He...

Isaiah 55 is a call from God to stop pursuing lesser, ultimately unsatisfying things of this world and turn to Him to be satisfied. God is not some cosmic killjoy. God wants us to be filled with joy. And He knows that He is what our souls long for...

In Isaiah 11, God shares a magnificent vision of peace that is coming to the sin ravaged world through the Messiah. The peace that the Messiah will bring is far beyond our wildest notions of peace. His peace is not merely the absence of conflict but...

CG Questions:

What are typical things people place an inordinate amount of hope in? What are things you have hoped in that have let you down?

What's the difference between wishful thinking/desiring something to happen vs. the biblical sense of...

This morning we recognize Orphan Sunday. A Sunday in which we consider the sufferings of orphaned and vulnerable children and examine the commands of Christ to love our neighbor. Sadly, we seldom think about foster children or orphans. We fail to see...

In Malachi 4, when God’s people question His goodness, righteousness, and justice he answers by revealing his wrath and grace. This coming Day of the Lord will be terrible and severe for those who reject Jesus, yet for those who trust and follow Him...