A pressure cooker unlike any other: Samaria, the northern kingdom’s capital city, is under an excruciating siege. But God is not sought after or trusted, but rather blamed. So God sends a miracle through the Word of his prophet to demonstrate once again that he knows how to deliver, no matter the odds.

As we grow up into Jesus spiritually, we are also putting death and growing out of ourselves. One huge application is in our relationships with others who have hurt us. Jesus doesn’t just point us in his new direction, he empowers us by his forgiveness to say our thanks to him by forgiving others as … Grow Up Into Him Series | Forgive Like God Forgives: Genesis 50:15-21 Read More »

Last month we learn from Scripture about life like a plant with God himself as our perfect and gracious Gardener. Great. Now what? It’s time to grow. As little kids, we long to grow up, to dress up in mom’s jewels or put on dad’s shoes. We just can’t wait to get bigger. Growing up … Grow Up Into Him Series: Your Brother’s Keeper | Ezekiel 33:7-11 Sermon Read More »

Last month we learn from Scripture about life like a plant with God himself as our perfect and gracious Gardener. Great. Now what? It’s time to grow. As little kids, we long to grow up, to dress up in mom’s jewels or put on dad’s shoes. We just can’t wait to get bigger. Growing up … Grow Up Into Him Series | Take Up Your Cross: Matthew 16:21-26 Sermon Read More »