Luke 14:25-35 It is true that Jesus had come to establish God’s kingdom, but as he had already explained several times, that kingdom was going to begin very differently from…
Luke 9:28-36 We’ve been given the privilege of listening in on a conversation about God and his Son. This passage is usually called the Transfiguration, and it challenge us to…
Luke 15:11-32 As we look at this parable, consider which character you align with. Do you align with the prodigal son or with the older brother? Or are you trying…
John 14:1-14 After Jesus tells his disciples that he will be leaving them, he gives the disciples four reasons why they can trust him. All four reasons are based on…
John 3:1-16 What Nicodemus needed to realize, and what we need to embrace as well, is the idea that Jesus is the one through whom God’s new creation comes. And…
John 14:15-27 This whole passage is about the Spirit Jesus promises to send who will live with you and me. And this promised Holy Spirit will transform us into the…
John 21:15-19 What is Jesus doing with Peter here? How does Jesus address fallen disciples? How did he address Peter, and how does he address us when we sin? Have…
John 20:11-23 In this passage, we find the disciples hiding in a locked room “for fear of the Jewish leaders” (v. 19). Mary remains at the tomb weeping (v .11).…
Zechariah 9:1-17 In this sermon, we see the contrast between the kings of the nations and the Great King, Jesus, the contrast between the man-made religions of the nations and…
John 13:1-17 Today’s passage is a story about getting dirty and about getting clean. And it’s full of instructions and applications. But before Jesus teaches us the lesson, he first…