Jesus' closest friends and disciples awakened the first Resurrection morning thinking it was all over. But it wasn't. And just like Jesus conquered the grave, He can bring back to life in your world whatever it is that you think is over. You can count on it!

The events leading to the trial and crucifixion of Jesus are familiar to many of us. But what can we learn from the others who were part of this day? We can learn many lessons from the example of Jesus Himself on loving and serving others.

God calls us to be watching, witnessing and working as we wait for Christ's return.

Jesus minces no words as He lays out the principles for effective leadership. In this passage, He makes it very clear was a leader is NOT and what a leader IS: a humble servant.

We are to live in full devotion to the Lord by not only receiving the gift of salvation but also by allowing Him to be King of our lives.

Jesus delights in giving us not what we expect but what we need (remember: He likes turning our world upside down). His definition of grandeur, reconciliation and forgiveness in this passage might just "surprise" you!

Through a series of parables given to illustrate the kingdom of Heaven, Jesus encourages the disciples - and us - to make the most of the "here and now " in light of the "hereafter".

In this lesson we study the healing works of Christ and His admonition to the twelve disciples He sends out to spread the Gospel. He offers them promises for their faithfulness but also describes the reality of what they are about to experience.

There are many misconceptions about what our life will be like after the second coming of Christ. We'll have a new home and what awaits us there just might surprise you!

As members of the Church, Christ's body of believers, we have been given gifts we are to use to bring praise and glory to our Lord through service. We are to follow His example with the Holy Spirit's power to accomplish this.