When Jesus hung on the cross Psalm 22 was on his lips: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” It’s a line that has made many uncomfortable (perhaps some of us). But when we appreciate the entire psalm…
The cross teaches us that being unimpressive, unpopular, and weak are not the defeaters our world thinks they are. It was through the foolishness and weakness of the cross that God’s wisdom and power were manifested. To live a cross-shaped…
One of the insights of the book of Proverbs is that despite the many manifestations of foolishness in the world, there are certain underlying characteristics that unite all fools across space & time. If you aspire to foolishness, here are…
The conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 is a well-worn text for many preachers. Less known is the Ethiopian eunuch of Jeremiah 38, some 500 years ealier. In both stories the unexpected love of an outsider for God’s…
The parable of the sower is about listening well to Jesus. The good soil are those who receive his word deeply and sprout the fruit of a transformed life. In James 1:19-27, the brother of Jesus fleshes out what makes…
Hearing a sermon about the parable of the sower is likely not a new experience for many of us. But our familiarity with this parable can blind us to its ominous and interesting content. Let’s read Mark 4’s account of…
Throughout most of the gospel of John, Jesus’ kingship isn’t a major focus. In fact he runs away from people who want to make him king. It’s only before Pilate and on the cross that Jesus as king becomes a…
God instructs Jeremiah to buy a loincloth, wear it for an extended period of time without washing it, bury it by a river, and some time later dig up the soiled, disgusting, useless garment. What profound insights could possibly be…
Saul’s death didn’t immediately give way to the golden age of David. It launched a civil war (2 Samuel 2, 3, & 4). Yet amid this national turbulence, God’s people can hang their hat on rock solid truths… I. God’s…
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About Southside church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant Texas
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a congregation of christians in Mt. Pleasant, Texas