“Where is God in all of this?” This question is often asked in the face of devastating trials, intense persecution, and horrible calamities. Even as believers we can sometimes be tempted to believe that God is distant, unconcerned, or even helpless when disaster strikes. In Acts 12 we see the early church facing such difficulties […]
One of the most well-known of Jesus’ parables, the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) was told in response to a lawyer’s question of how to inherit eternal life. Rather than giving him the legalistic response he was looking for – a check list of actions and individuals he was to show love to – Jesus answered the […]
As we came to the conclusion of our Old Testament readings in The Daily Bible, we read the inspiring account of Nehemiah and his efforts to rebuild and reform Jerusalem. Yet, just as we have seen with the many other major characters in Scripture, Nehemiah’s life ultimately points us to the life of Jesus Christ and […]
In addition to the promise of a future and a hope for the people of God, we have been seeing promises of a new heart and a new spirit that will be given to them as well. God himself clarifies exactly what this would ultimately entail: “I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and […]
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” Revelation 12:11 is one of the most victorious, assuring, and epic verses in the Bible, but it is often taken out of its context and reduced to a […]
As we look at the opening chapter of 2 Timothy, we see many examples of how one generation can work towards developing leaders in the next generation as we observe Paul’s remarks towards Timothy, his “beloved child.” In this sermon, Pastor Leandre teaches us from the Word how we can and should encourage, be confident […]
Leadership in the kingdom of God is not just for the pastor. Each member of the body, as they are continually involved in the church and growing in their faith, should at some point begin to transition from being merely a pew warmer into being involved in some aspect of kingdom service, regardless of what imperfections they think […]
The true believer in Christ, who has experienced that God is good, and who continually comes to Christ in the Word, will not only progress in sanctification as an individual, but will be a living and vibrant part of a new, spiritual temple for the presence of God. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Bedzyk breaks down […]
