Deep down in his heart, Matthew must have hoped for forgiveness. When Jesus fixed that look of love on him, searching the depths of his inmost soul, he didn’t need to think about it any longer! When he heard, “Follow Me,” he was up and gone! Matthew 9:1-17 And getting into a boat he crossed…
A Biblical church is built on the foundation of the Gospel and shaped by God’s grace. All Christians, no matter their role in Christ’s body, are given gifts to be used for the building up of one another and for proclaiming and rejoicing in God’s glory. Romans 12:1-21 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the…
Everyone experiences sadness or disappointment. Our calendar text this month reminds us to trust in the Lord, forever! Feeling forgotten and sad, David cried to God and learnt the valuable lesson of trusting in a God who knows what is best for us! Psalm 13 ESV How Long, O Lord? To the choirmaster. A Psalm…
The author of Ecclesiastes has examined the dead-end streets that men and women travel exposing the futility of life without God. The Preacher concludes with a plea to ‘Remember God’ and to ‘Fear Him.’ In light of the grim picture of our certain physical decline, we can know a purposeful delight in fearing God and…
The disciples who met Jesus on the Emmaus road were shaken by the events of Jesus’s trial and crucifixion and their hopes had died with Him. The root of their problem lay in their failure to accept everything that the Scriptures said concerning Jesus. Luke 24:13-35 On the Road to Emmaus 13 That very day…
Death entered the world when Adam and Eve committed the first act of disobedience toward God’s commands. As a result, death is an inevitable ending to life that we all face. By taking the penalty for our sinful disobedience, the Lord Jesus Christ defeated death and offers us the hope of eternal life. Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 ESV…
Although many people believe that financial security will bring peace and contentment, true security can only be found when we look first to the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message from Hebrews, we are reminded that the Lord himself is not only our helper but knowing Him will cause fear to subside and we can…
A Reminder of the wonder of Jesus Christ. An encouragement to those who believe and a call to those who do not. Isaiah 43:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have…
This message focuses on Christian Hope (Assurance) beginning by looking at the lack of hope in the culture around us, then showing the central focus of Christian hope and culminating in the resources of Christian Hope. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[a] because we have our hope set on the living God,…
What do you do when suffering strikes? Job lost everything, and yet in the depths of his distress he praises the power and providence of His sovereign God. A shining example to every believer and a picture of the ultimate Suffering Servant. Job 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Job’s Character and Wealth 1 There was…