When You Pray
Have you ever wondered if there’s a right way and wrong way to pray? What about even knowing how to pray? I mean I hear from people that I need to pray or that I need to have a prayer life but what does all of that mean? How can I truly know how to pray or what it’s even all about? It’s these questions and more that even the disciples had, and it’s these questions that we’re going to…
Judgement and Justice
One of the hardest things in our life that we don’t like to face is boundaries. We don’t like to face them because when there’s boundaries then there’s discipline for crossing those boundaries. It’s the same thing in our walks with the Lord as well as critical for our understanding of Scripture. That God’s placed boundaries in place for our good and when we cross those boundaries then there must be judgement. The difference is God’s judgement is just (righteous…
Hope Works
Hopelessness is something that has plagued humankind since the fall of mankind. The feeling like I’m not good enough, I’m not smart enough, feeling like I have no reason to go on. Even in the moments of celebration they are short lived because they don’t sustain us. So how can we really have hope with all of this surrounding us? Can we truly and honestly hope for anything? Does Hope really work and if so how do we know that…
It’s Coming
Have you ever found yourself wondering what’s next, how everything’s going to work out with so much unfairness, and so much anger and evil in the world? It’s this very question that Isaiah deals within the beginning of chapter 2 of Isaiah, and then goes on to show the what’s coming for Judah’s rebellion. Come along with us as we continue through the book of Isaiah. MAIN SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 2:1-5 (ESV) SCRIPTURES: Psalm 48:1-2 (ESV), Micah 4:1-3 (ESV), Ephesians 2:20…
Be Strong and Gear UP
Paul said to be strong in the Lord. This is a statement we hear all to often the question is what does this mean? I mean how can we be strong in the Lord in the first place. How as the Church do we stay strong with everything fighting us and coming after us? How can we truly be protected from the issues of the world? We have to be geared up so that we can defend ourselves. God’s given…
Rebellion, But still have promises…if
There are many places in God’s word that speaks to the outright rebellion of Israel and the just judgement of God that follows! The question is what does that mean for us today? I mean after all we’re under grace so we don’t have to worry about God’s judgement. The thing is God’s just judgement still comes on those who walk in continuous rebellion to His word and commands. Come along with us as we begin our journey through Isaiah!…
Imitators
As kids everyone us can understand what it’s like to desire to mimic someone. To be like someone that we admire. The question is that a good thing or a bad thing? The answer is simple. It depends; it depends on who you’re mimicking. If you’re mimicking an athlete, or a movie star, or a CEO then most likely it’s a bad thing but if you’re seeking to imitate God as beloved Child walking in love as Christ loved us,…
Isaiah: What’s It all About
Isaiah next to Psalms the longest book in scripture packed full of so much. The question is what’s the Book of Isaiah all about? It’s about rebellion, promises, prophecy, Messiah coming and so much more. We are beginning a journey through the book of Isaiah come along with us as we dig deep through this amazing section of God’s word! Main Text: Isaiah 1:1 (ESV) SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 2:1 (ESV), 2 Chronicles 25:7&8 (ESV) Isaiah 6:1 (ESV) ASL Sign language for…
Growing Together
One thing that Jesus made clear is that people will know that we are his disciples by the love that we have for one another. Followers of Christ were never meant to do things on their own. We are called to walk in unity with the spirit of God, and in that walk in unity together as a family, we are all part of One Body. The question is, what does this look like, and how can I know that…
The Great Redeemer
Redemption is something so many of us seek, we seek redemption from failures, redemption from ways that we’ve harmed others, redemption from decisions that we’ve made. The question that many of us have what does it mean to be redeemed, and who’s able to redeem us? Throughout God’s word this is a statement and an action that can only be made and accomplished from someone worthy and able to bring redemption. This is what we’re looking at as we continue…
Why are we Here? Part 2
Have you ever wondered why you are here? Have you ever wondered what the church is for? Is it even important? I mean I don’t understand so why should I care? These are valid questions that we ask when it comes to our faith and even the church. Come along with us as we continue looking at our series of Mission: Impossible Part 2. Why are we here? Main text: Ephesians 1:7-13 (ESV) Scriptures: Ephesians 3:9-10 (ESV), Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV),…
Wash and Go
Naomi said, “Wash and change your clothes. She told Ruth to go to the threshing floors. All these things that Naomi said, the question is, what does it all mean? Why is all of this important? What does this have to do with me today? It’s these questions and more that we will be digging into as we look at Chapter 3 of Ruth! Main text: Ruth 3:9-13 (ESV) Scriptures: Ruth 3:1-5 (ESV), Ruth 1:9 (ESV), Ruth 3:3-4 (ESV), Ruth…