Sermons

This idea that judgment and death are the results of sin led to the belief that tragic death was the result of extreme sin. This was a commonly held view in Judaism and one that we still hear, even though we should know better.

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ means putting aside your selfish desires, shouldering your "cross" every day, and following him. For believers today, it means understanding that we belong to Him and that we live to serve His purposes.

When others are caught in sin, and we're quick to pass judgement, it's though we're acting as if we've never sinned ourselves.

God doesn't desire our being better than another. Rather, God desires that we become the best possible individuals we've been created to be.

There is great joy in knowing that your efforts, whether seen or unseen, are making a difference in the lives of others.

Paul is telling us that God has a plan, and we are a part of that plan. We were redeemed for a reason, and we are given gifts to fulfill a greater purpose.

Paul wants Titus to give the Cretans a practical way of living where they can start demonstrating their faith in good works by meeting the needs of other people.

Jesus came to earth to change things, an agent of change, while countless others have been fighting to keep it the way they want it, non-threatening and within their comfort zone.

After three days of looking, they found him in the temple. They were amazed at what they observed. Jesus was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and putting questions to them.

And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace.