A Community of Believers, Secured in Christ
Sermons on Mark
One of the most prominent ways Jesus is identified in Scripture is as the son of David. David what the greatest King in Israel’s history. He was a poet, prophet, warrior, and blessing to the people of Israel. He was a man after God’s own heart. God promises David, that one of his descendants will…
If our goal is to live Surprising Lives, we must constantly be looking for opportunities to let our light shine. We must be “Go-ers” engaging in the world in a way that is visible and attractive to those paying attention. One habit we can develop to help our journey is journaling. Writing down where God…
If we commit to living questionable lives; that is lives that prompt questions from our neighbors about how and why we live the way we do in this world, then it is essential that we are prepared to answer the questions that are asked of us. There are two habits we need to develop to…
Many Christians feel pressured to Evangelize their neighbors. The truth is you might not be “gifted” in Evangelism. But even those of us who are not gifted still have a great opportunity (and yes responsibility) to advance the Kingdom of God in our neighborhoods. We need to learn to live “Questionable Lives.” When we understand…
Living for God’s purposes is hard. Christians are always under attack, and the temptation to quit of often very strong. We get tired, but we must overcome. Nehemiah 4 shows us how to renew our strength for the work to which God has called us.
What burdens your heart? Is it the state of the economy? Or is it political issues? Climate Change? Or any number of social issues that are problems in the world? Nehemiah reminds us that above all of those concerns is the well being of God’s people. Nehemiah, because of his heart, his passion for God’s…
