Hebrews 10:19-25 There are different kinds of confidence – confidence in the world, self-confidence, and Christian confidence. In this passage we look at Christian confidence and why it is different.
Matthew 10 This chapter may first seem distant because some of the statements relate specifically to the disciple’s initial preaching tour (vv. 5b–6, 9–10). But others indicate a further mission…
Romans 1:8-15 What does Paul focus on to bring the church in Rome to unity and for him to establish a relationship with them? The answer, again, is the gospel,…
Matthew 6:5-15 In this passage on prayer, Jesus gives extended teaching on the solution to hypocritical prayers by providing a block of teaching to guide us on how to pray.…
Matthew 6:1–18 What’s the problem with the righteous deeds described in this passage (giving to the needy, prayer, fasting) and what is the solution?
Psalm 78:1-72 Israel’s history of rebellion and unbelief is recounted by Asaph. Asaph wants his audience to know “the cost of disobedience to the Lord and what that faithlessness has…
This chapter provides us with several marks of a healthy church. It doesn’t provide an exhaustive list; Paul has lots to say in his other letters about what makes a…
Today, we look at the last verses in which Paul highlights how God is at work among us to accomplish the goals for the church (vv. 23–28). As a church,…
Paul concludes this letter by outlining his goals for the church and how the church can accomplish its goals. This is where the church is, this is how God is…
Psalm 67 has been called the Lord's Prayer of the Old Testament. It shows us a covenant prayer to a covenant God. In this sermon, we see how praying is…