Guest Preacher David Dishong

More than once in John 20 the question is asked, "Where is Jesus?" The answer to that question matters is now and forever, for our souls and for our actions.

Pastor Kevin Craft

In this passage, there is a contrast between Jesus - who lowers Himself, serving to the point of death - and James and John - who are seeking exaltation. Jesus, in lowering Himself, is a merciful God who gives His life as a ransom for many. 

Pastor Kevin Craft

The eternal good life is something that everyone wants. It's what the rich young man asks Jesus about. But instead of telling him to do some good work to gain eternal life, Jesus tells him to surrender all and follow Him, to have a childlike faith. 

Pastor Kevin Craft

Should I get a divorce? Is it better to be single and not marry? What does it mean to be created male and female? What is marriage? Jesus teaches about all of these questions as He answers the Pharisees question about divorce.

Pastor Kevin Craft

What do we do when other people hurt us and sin against us? Jesus gives us clear instructions and responsibilities in this passage.

Pastor Kevin Craft

"I am the greatest." That's what Muhammed Ali said, and that's what lots of people strive for. Greatness is what we want. But Jesus changes the way we think about greatness. Instead of focusing on greatness, focus on being little, focus on being humble. And that comes out in this passage, especially in the face of temptations and stumbling blocks. 

Pastor Kevin Craft

God does not leave us a children in our faith. He puts us in trials and temptations that will increase our faith. Usually we want those trials to go away and to return to an easy life, but that is exactly what we need to grow. That is what we see Jesus doing in this passage - growing the faith of the disciples. 

Pastor Kevin Craft

When Jesus is transfigured, He displays the glory of God, fulfilling the prophecies and proving He is the Messiah.

Pastor Kevin Craft

Why would Jesus not want people to know that He was the Messiah? It came down to the fact that people didn't have a full understanding of what He was doing and who He was. And in this passage, Jesus starts to clearly show the full picture of who He is and what He came to do. He is the Messiah who came to die. And He calls His disciples to do the same.

Pastor Kevin Craft