In 1 John, the Apostle John offers things we can look at that give us assurance we are saved. These aren't things that save us, but things that give us confidence. Ephesians 1:3-14, several passages from 1 John

Assurance is the confidence we have that our salvation is secure. That confidence can fluctuate based on how we feel, but is ultimately built on the foundation of our security in Christ. Today we will look at reasons we believe in the security of salvation.

After doing a series on the tough sayings of Jesus, are there any easy sayings of Jesus? In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus invites all who are weary to come to him to find rest. That sounds easy, but is it? Matthew 11:28-30

Of all the characters in the Christmas story, the angels are sometimes overlooked. But in order to appreciate their viewpoint, we need to see their perspective, recognize their prominence and hear their proclamation. And join their Choir! Luke 2:8-14

The song is a question: What child is this? Angels greet this baby. Shepherds guard this baby. He must be incredibly important. Yet, the baby is in a manger, surrounded by animals. Beyond all imagination, the answer is that this is Christ the King! John 1:1-18, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20

How do you rejoice in the midst of suffering? “O Come, O Come, Immanuel” is a song of lament and joy, of longing and anticipation. It can help us remember to rejoice while we wait for the return of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Revelation 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:12-16, Ephesians 4:1-6, Revelation 7:9-12

On the Day of Judgment some will be surprised when Jesus tells them to depart because he never knew them. These are perhaps some of the scariest verses in the Bible. How can we be sure that we will not hear those words? Matthew 7:21-23

In this passage, we read about 3 men trying to follow Jesus. Each one of these men and Jesus' response to them reflects the very real cost of following Jesus. What will it cost you to follow Jesus? Luke 9::59-62

In John 6 Jesus told people that unless they ate his flesh and drank his blood, they wouldn't have eternal life. What did he mean and why would he say it in a way that seemed to push people away? John chapter 6

In Matthew 22 political opponents join forces to try and trap Jesus in a question about taxes. Jesus’ response is an opportunity for all of us to consider what we owe to the government and what we owe to God. Matthew 22:15-22