Have you made plans only to find the plans change? Joseph had plans regarding his marriage to Mary. Those plans suddenly changed when he discovered she was pregnant. Likewise, his plans of divorcing her quickly changed when an angel appeared in a dream. Joseph responded with openness. His openness lead him to apply what he […]
This second week of advent focuses on Being Ready. The narrative of Mary is one of being willing to accept what God wants to do in our life. We look at how she surrendered her life to God’s will. God is calling us to be ready too. Listen in!
This first week of advent focuses on the word Faithful. The narrative of Zechariah and Elizabeth (parents to John the Baptist) is one of faithfulness. This account follows 400 years of God’s silence – no prophet spoke His behalf. Still Zechariah and Elizabeth remained faithful to the Lord, and the Lord remained faithful to His […]
If Jesus calls believers to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8), why do many feel as though they are the attorney? Being a witness means providing the evidence as the attorney directs. Who is the attorney and what is the evidence provided? Listen in!
Do you get uncomfortable when the Great Commission is read? Do you feel as though you are somehow not doing your part to obey the words of Jesus by “going”? This message examines what Jesus had in mind when He gave these words (Matthew 28:16-20). It’s a message for everyone, missionary or not!
When you encounter difficulty, do you run away from or towards God? The Sons of Korah remind us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1). Rather than running away from God when hardship comes, learn to hide in God. He is our refuge!
It likely seems un-American…it certainly is not natural…but the words conveyed in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 is the truth just the same. Recognizing weakness is a sign of strength and something Paul went so far as to boast in! Listen in!
Who or what do you turn to find strength? This message suggests five possibilities, but then examines God’s word to Israel through the prophet Isaiah regarding strength. These words ring true for believes today!
Listen in to the last part of the series on Esther. In this sermon you will hear about how God rescued the Jews from destruction.
Do you recognize you are here, right now, for a particular purpose? If you do, it does not mean God will never direct you elsewhere, but it does bring a greater sense of intention to your existence. This is true even when you feel you are surrounded by many who oppose your value system. Mordecai […]
Sometimes in life you may feel as though things go from bad to worse. This certainly was the case for Esther and Mordecai. Due to an unwillingness on the part of Mordecai to bow down to Haman, King Xerxes was influenced to annihilate the entire race of Mordecai’s people. This account serves as a reminder […]
This message the introduction to the book of Esther. It sets the stage for the events that take place, looking at some of the major characters involved. The overarching theme of God’s providence in the book of Esther is shared, although not evident within the first chapter and a half. When we don’t see God’s […]