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A message from the series “The Church.” Whether Church still matters depends on what is meant by “church”. When Lord Jesus said, “I will build My Church”, the word He used was Ekklēsia

A message from the series “Guest Speakers.” Going over the aftermath of David’s conflict with his now deceased son, Absalom.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” The apostle Paul was prepared for his departure and wrote careful instructions to young Pastor Timothy.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Like the human body, each of us has a task or specialty. What are the gifts that God has given you?

A message from the series “Pastor John.” What’s a strong and courageous mom? I thought moms were to be tender and loving. In the economy of God, moms and dads are to prepare their children for whatever lies ahead.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” How do you talk about death and dying? What kind of expressions do we typically use to refer to the subject? How do you refer to your own encounter with the inevitable?

A message from the series “Pastor Dennis.” We are a caravan of merchants on our way to Egypt to do some trading. We ran into some bad weather and lost our way. But we knew if we kept heading east, we would run into the Red Sea. As we were proceeding eastward, we came to an astonishing sight. In a very large flat area, we saw thousands of tents, all arranged in an orderly fashion, and a multitude of people. In the middle of the massive encampment, we saw a great altar.

When we reached Egypt, we were again shocked at what we found; the streets were almost barren. No sound of building, no yelling of taskmasters, no slaves to be found anywhere. We asked what happened and put two and two together; it was a multitude of former slaves that we saw in the desert. I hope they enjoy desert camping; it can be brutal!

A message from the series “Pastor John.” It was very early on that Sunday morning when Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were on their way to the tomb of Jesus. They were bringing spices to embalm His body. As they went, they were wondering whom they would get to roll the stone door away and were shocked to see it already opened. The tomb was empty, and a young man dressed in a white robe was sitting inside. “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell the disciples and Peter…” Got it? Well, go and tell…!

A message from the series “Pastor Dennis.” Matthew portrays the most significant coronation the world has yet seen, but it was a coronation in marked contrast to the kind just described. It was the coronation of a true King. He was affirmed as King and was, in a sense, inaugurated into His kingship. But there was no pomp, no splendor, and a nondescript sort of pageantry.

A message from the series “Pastor John.” Preaching is appreciated by some folks, it’s endured by others, and avoided by the rest of the world. So, what are your thoughts about preaching and preachers? How would you describe your mindset when the preaching starts? We’re under a mandate, “Preach the Word!” So how are we doing?