Proverbs 29:18 1 Peter 3:14 Tonight, we are continuing our study of Christian character by considering the word happy. When we hear the word happy, most of us immediately think about pleasant circumstances. We think of good news, good health, peaceful relationships, or plans that turn out as we hoped.…

Luke 19:11–27 The Lord Jesus was drawing near to Jerusalem, and excitement was building around Him. Luke tells us that He spoke this parable “ because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. ” They were looking for a crown, but Jesus was moving toward a cross. They expected the…

Psalm 88 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 Today we are beginning a new series of messages entitled “Peace of Mind.” Over the next several weeks, we are going to examine what the Bible teaches about our thoughts, emotions, burdens, and inward struggles. We will consider subjects such as anxiety, depression, trauma,…

Daniel 6:4 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 There are many qualities that people admire. We admire intelligence, talent, courage, creativity, leadership, and strength. We are naturally impressed by people who can do something exceptionally well. However, there is one quality that may not attract immediate attention,…

Matthew 9:1–13 Matthew 11:28–30 We are finishing our series called Breaking the Myths. We are taking ideas that sound spiritual, but do not agree with the whole counsel of God. We began by breaking the myth that God loves me more when I do better. Then we broke the myth that if I give more, God will…

Psalm 145:8-9 Luke 4:16-30 There are certain truths in Scripture that become anchors for the soul because they reveal not merely what God has done but who God is. Circumstances change, governments change, people change, and even our own emotions can change from one day to the next. If our confidence…

Luke 18:15-30 There are moments in the Gospels when Jesus takes what people think they understand and turns it completely around. This passage is one of those moments. The disciples thought little children were an interruption, but Jesus said they were an illustration. The rich young ruler thought he…

Myth: If I Give More, God Will Give Me More Luke 9:23–26 ; Luke 10:27 ; Proverbs 29:7 We are continuing our series called Breaking the Myths. We are taking ideas that sound spiritual, but do not agree with the whole counsel of God. Last week we looked at the myth that God loves me more when I do better.…

Proverbs 22:9 Acts 20:35 Tonight we are continuing our study on the character of Christ, and the word before us is generous. The definition we are using is this: generous is using all I have to glorify God because it all belongs to Him. Generosity is not measured only by what leaves the hand, but by…

Luke 18:1-14 The very first verse gives the Lord’s purpose before He gives the parable. Jesus is teaching His people to keep praying when the heart is tempted to give up. Then verse 9 says, “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.”…