Figs, Love and Coins
These three stories from Mark 11 and 12 might seem unrelated on the surface, but they share a common thread. If we are to bear the fruit of being Christians in our lives, what should that look like? How will it affect the way we treat others and can it even change the way we spend our money and time? When Jesus runs across a fig tree, these questions begin to be answered.
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- Aug 16, 2015Figs, Love and Coins
Figs, Love and CoinsThese three stories from Mark 11 and 12 might seem unrelated on the surface, but they share a common thread. If we are to bear the fruit of being Christians in our lives, what should that look like? How will it affect the way we treat others and can it even change the way we spend our money and time? When Jesus runs across a fig tree, these questions begin to be answered.
- Aug 9, 2015Anger
AngerAs Jesus enters the temple, we see something that we do not see very often from him: anger. We might be uncomfortable with the image, but it would be hard to argue that those tables were turned over without any anger involved. This week we will explore the anger of Jesus and what we can learn from his example about using anger in a positive way.
- Aug 2, 2015The Triumphal Entry
The Triumphal EntryWhen people come to meet the King making his way into Jerusalem, they do not find the grand ceremony they expect. Instead they find Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey as he continues to challenge their idea of an earthly kingdom.
- Jul 26, 2015A Beautiful Thing
A Beautiful ThingJohn 12 opens with a dinner held in honor of Jesus. Mary decides to honor him further by anointing his feet with expensive perfume. Even the kindest actions can bring about criticism. Learn this week how Jesus turns that criticism around and changes it into encouragement.
- Jul 19, 2015What Must I Do?
What Must I Do?In Luke 18, a rich man approaches Jesus with a very important question, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Maybe he was looking for assurance; maybe he was looking for a checklist. The answer he received came as a surprise though, and he reacted out of sadness. This week we talk about how wealth can affect us and the things we hold on to. Most importantly, we are reminded that God can do what does not seem possible.
- Jul 12, 2015Your House
Your HouseZacchaeus had reached a crossroads in life. He was despised by those in his community. He deserved a lot of what people thought. Jesus was coming to his town, and he just hoped to get a glimpse of this amazing teacher. Seeing Jesus was only the beginning of the day that changed his life. Zacchaeus is an example that all of us can change the trajectory of our lives toward God. We just have to take that first step.
- Jul 5, 2015If You Had Been Here
If You Had Been HereThe story of Lazarus is a good reminder that sometimes God does his best work in what seems like the most impossible situations. While Mary and Martha struggled with the fact that Jesus was not there when they needed him the most, they found out that he was about to come through for them in a way they had never imagined. Spend a few minute reliving this incredible story with us.
- Jun 21, 2015The Love of the Father
The Love of the FatherSome of us have great fathers. Some have not-so-great fathers. Some of our fathers are absent. Regardless of our earthly families, we are reminded this week in John 14 that God is a Father who loves us and desires a relationship with us.
- Jun 14, 2015An Unexpected Ending
An Unexpected Ending"Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 8:7) Aside from "Don't judge," it might be one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture today. It is in the middle of an incredible story. A woman who faced sure death found mercy from Jesus, but the story does not end there. God meets us where we are, but he is not content to leave us there.
- Jun 7, 2015God’s Story, Your Story
God’s Story, Your StorySince the beginning, God has been writing a story. We have learned about the characters throughout scripture. We find a great summary of them in Hebrews 11. As chapter 12 begins, Jesus is referred to as the "author and perfecter of our faith." Have you ever considered that God wants you to be part of His story?
