April 22, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: In His Steps”
What does it mean to walk in His steps and live like Jesus? In Jesus’ day, disciples followed a Rabbi and spent every day, 24/7 with their teacher. Their goal was not just to know...
April 8, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: Open Our Eyes!”
“Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.” Clouded by grief and confusion, even those who loved him failed to recognize Jesus even though he was walking with them. Loss and fear can keep us...
April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday – “Seeing Jesus: Risen!”
“Why do you look for the living among the dead?” This was the question the angel asked the women that first Easter morning. It was crazy to look for a living person in a cemetery....
March 29, 2018 – Maundy Thursday – “Seeing Jesus: Remember Me”
The Passover was being re-enacted that night. The Lamb’s blood had been painted on the wood to atone for death and for the rescue of God’s people from slavery. It was all there in the...
March 25, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: The King is Coming”
They missed it. It seems impossible, but God was right in front of their eyes, riding on a donkey, and they never recognized him. Jesus, the King who comes in peace didn’t fit their expectations,...
March 18, 2018 – “Lost Matters”
Lost things matter to God and to us, especially lost people. Outsiders are like lost sons. They warrant an all-out search, and when they are reclaimed from death, it calls for a celebration. So why...
March 11, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: Amazing!”
Jesus is no ordinary person. The transfiguration of Christ on the mountain and His casting out demons reminds us He is, in fact, the Son of God. So how do we hear the words, “This...
March 4, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: Mission Impossible”
Jesus identifies His kingdom mission is to do the impossible: to bring the Good News, to the poor, the outsiders, and the overlooked that fees us from sickness, shame, selfishness, and destruction. It is an...
February 25, 2018 – “Seeing Jesus: Tempted”
Jesus is a real person. He felt hungry, got sweaty, and carried out daily work responsibilities. He also did hard things, suffered, and went toe-to-toe with the devil and overcame. Hebrews 4:15 says, “he was...
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February 11, 2018 “ALL IN Courage”
We all know about David’s confrontation with Goliath, and we’re inspired by his courage. But David also stood up to the put downs from his older brother and he withstood the pressure from the king...