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When God asked Abraham to do the impossible, Abraham gathered his things and was determined to carry out exactly what he had been called to do. Abraham was willing to do whatever the Lord had called him to do for two reasons. Check out Abraham’s reasons and make them your reasons!

As the Lord Jesus prepared to approach his suffering and death, he undergoes this transfiguration. It is one of those moments in which it seems that heaven connects with earth. Holiness and perfection are on miraculous display. Jesus is finally seen as he really is. But that still leaves us with one question: WHY?

You might not like to think about it, but the devil does actually exist. He is our adversary and the adversary of the church of Jesus. I don’t think most of us wake up with that prowling lion on our minds, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t hard at work. In our reading, Peter tells us that while the devil doesn’t quit, we still don’t need to cower in fear. Instead, we find our safety in the grace of Jesus.

Can you be the boss of your own life? Can you control your destiny? You might think you can. But look back on the last few months of your life. Were you able to make all your problems go away? Probably not. So what do we do when we realize that we’re not actually in total control over our lives? How can we get comfortable with that?

Our approach to God matters quite a bit. Whether it is in worship or in our daily study of his Word, the way we come before him matters. Will we come before him with pride in our hearts, thinking we know best. Or will we go before him humbly with nothing on our tongue other than: “Speak, Lord, for you servant is listening”?

“So, what does your church teach about baptism?” Romans offers our explanation for us! The simple truth found in God’s Word, that he is delivering on his promise of forgiveness, life and salvation in Baptism, is found in clear terms in Romans 6. If you have any questions about Peace’s teachings concerning baptism, please reach out to our pastor!

In our narrative about the 3 wisemen who came to visit Jesus after his birth, we learn 2 truths about how God reaches his people. He does so with power and he does so with grace. When God goes after someone, he REALLY goes after them.

New year. New me. The beginning of the year is a time when people rebrand themselves. They try to form new habits and see themselves in a different light. They also try to make sure other people see them a certain way. Is that what we need? Do you need a rebranding in 2024? If you do, maybe start here: see what God says about you.

Why on earth did Jesus leave his throne in heaven? Why would he descend from perfection and enter a world that is full of pain and turmoil? Why would Jesus be willing to show up in this world and face ridicule and rejection? We answer all of these questions in our sermon on Christmas Day!

When you watch someone fall short on their promises over and over again, you are likely to assume that they won’t break that pattern any time soon. Does it sometimes seem like we treat God that way? Do we treat him like a loved one who says nice things, but never comes through? Or do we treat him and his promises as they really are? In our sermon, learn that your God and his promises are resolute and unimpeachable.