Stop scrolling. Preachers, this one is for you: "…become like a man who does not hear and in whose mouth are no rebukes." Just wait. Read Psalm 38. Psalm 38:13-15, 21-22 (ESV) 13 But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear,like a mute man who does not open his mouth.14 I have … Continue reading Stop Scrolling & Pray Psalm 38
Revelation Session Ten: The Letter to Smyrna
The Lord addresses an impoverished and suffering church in this session. He speaks words of promise for faith to grasp and wield against all fears for their individual--and corporate--future. That future is the Life secured for them in Christ. Below are the Keynote slides on The Letter to Smyrna used in class. Click this link … Continue reading Revelation Session Ten: The Letter to Smyrna
Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Is it wrong to be concerned for my neighbor's spiritual wellness? How dare you or I care and offer some help? Hear the full audio of Bible Study for August 25th on Romans 9:30-10-4 Romans 9:30-10:4 English Standard Version (ESV) 9:30 What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio for 08.25.19
Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Most of us would gladly be rid of our own suffering, shame, weakness, guilt and fear. When the Apostle counts all things as loss, he means everything he once considered good about himself and his life's work: all his obedience, honor, achievements, integrity, popularity, pride and most fervent zeal. To have fellowship in his suffering … Continue reading Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.24.2019
In grappling with this lengthy passage in 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, we strive to keep the main things the main thing... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from February 24. INTRODUCTION: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) Here is the brilliant lightning bolt striking … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.24.2019
Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound
False humility hides both strength and weaknesses. Christian humility gives them voice--and receives from the Lord grace sufficient to endure weaknesses. His power is made perfect in your weakness. Hear the full audio of "Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound" A sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9 / Sexagesima / 24 February 2019 Thanks for reading! Share … Continue reading Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound
They Saw No One But Jesus
In his excitement, Peter interrupts a beautiful conversation between Jesus and Moses and Elijah. But the Father interrupts Peter--and indeed our own presumptuous and misguided thoughts--to reveal His beloved Son in glory, urging us all "Listen to Him!" Hear the full audio of "They Saw No One But Jesus" A sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 / … Continue reading They Saw No One But Jesus
We Groan and Wait Eagerly
You can't avoid all suffering. Fearful, we do try and often groan. Still, its end in Christ is well worth the wait... Hear the full audio of "We Groan and Wait Eagerly" A sermon on Romans 8:18-23 / 4th Sunday after Epiphany / 03 February 2019 Thanks for reading! Share with a friend if you … Continue reading We Groan and Wait Eagerly
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.03.2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into Romans 8:18-23 (ESV)… Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 03 February 2019... INTRODUCTION: A recipe from a cookbook calls for one large egg and 2 cups of flour. We read that book differently than we might read the Dr. Seuss books "One Fish, Two Fish" or … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.03.2019
Come Out of Your Great Tribulation
The Lord Jesus meets us here in suffering & turmoil with peace the world cannot give. He brings our tribulation to a most glorious end! Hear the full audio of "Come Out of Your Great Tribulation" A sermon on Revelation 7:2-17 (ESV) / All Saints Day (observed) / 4 November 2018 Bible Study Notes for … Continue reading Come Out of Your Great Tribulation
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 