How often have we found our lives lacking and tried to fill them with a new career, New Year's resolutions, a vacation, new relationships, or new habits? Jesus reveals that we don't need to add something new to our lives; we need to be radically changed from the inside out. Jesus is the new wine of Matthew 9:14-17, offering us a new life that is sweet, eternal, fulfilling and abundant.
After Jesus miraculously heals a paralytic and forgives him of his sin, Jesus shocks the religious leaders of his day by inviting a despised tax collector to be his disciple. More than that, he's then seen sharing a meal with sinners and tax collectors! Join us in Matthew 9:9-13 as we rejoice that Jesus came for the sick and for sinners and prepare ourselves to do the same for those around us.
"Your sins are forgiven." Those are powerful words to hear, but how can we know we've truly been forgiven? In today's text, Jesus shows his authority to forgive sin and heal its effects.
We often want to see revival. In our pews, in our streets, in our nation, around the world. We long for good times of the past, lament what we see around us, and look to God to do something new. Join us in 2 Chronicles 29-31 as we witness one of Israel's greatest revivals and examine how we can apply that today.
Jesus proclaims freedom for the captives and healing for the sick. In this passage, Jesus demonstrates his authority by rescuing two men imprisoned by darkness and rejected by men.
How does God want to use the storms in our lives to reveal Himself to us? How can faithful Christians be obedient to Jesus and still experience chaos and tragedy? Follow along in Matthew 8:23-27 as the disciples in the storm come to know Jesus in a way they never had before.
What does it cost to follow Jesus? One man doesn't realize the steep cost that comes with following Jesus while another doesn't know what he's missing by putting Jesus on the back burner. In today's sermon, we'll see that Jesus is worth putting first in our lives, no matter the cost.
How should I love my neighbor like myself? What do I do when the Bible doesn't talk about my situation? Follow along in Matthew 7:12 as we read Jesus' simple, yet profound instruction on how to treat those around us.
How is your prayer life? How do you view your relationship with God? These two questions are closely connected. When we come to know God as our Father, our pursuit of him in prayer radically changes.
Jesus' command not to judge is the one we hear quoted more than any other. As often as we hear it, do we know what it means? Join us in our study of Matthew 7:1-6 as we learn what Jesus has to say about using kingdom-minded discernment.
Jesus tells us not to worry. Easier said than done! In this message, we'll look at Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25-34 to help us understand what worry really is, why we should avoid it, and how to find peace as we seek first the kingdom of God. He is a good Father who brings peace and freedom from worry.