James 1:2-5 Everyone wants wisdom when life is calm, but it’s when the storms come that we find out how much wisdom we really have. It’s easy to believe God is good when the sun is shining and everything is going our way. But what about when the doctor’s report is bad? When the job ends? When a loved…

Hebrews 12:25-29 We don’t have to look far to realize we live in a world that is shaking. Every time you turn on the news, you see evidence of instability. Israel has been locked in conflict with Hamas, and the Middle East still is on the edge of wider war. Russia continues its aggression in Ukraine,…

Luke 10:25-37 On a cold March night in 1964, a young woman named Kitty Genovese was attacked outside her apartment building in New York City. She cried out again and again for help. Lights flicked on. Windows slid open. At least thirty-eight neighbors heard her screams. But no one came. Some pulled the…

Proverbs 11:2 If there is one quality that is consistently despised by the world but consistently honored by God, it is humility. Our culture tells us to stand tall, promote ourselves, and look out for number one. We live in an age of social media where people measure themselves by likes, followers,…

Luke 10:17-24 Joy is one of the great themes of the Christian life, but not all joy is the same. There is joy in accomplishment, like when a student finally finishes a hard exam. There is joy in recognition, like when an employee is promoted at work. There is joy in victory, like when a team wins a championship…

James 1:5 I want to start a new series today entitled Walking in Wisdom. We live in a world filled with information but starving for wisdom. Every day we are bombarded with voices telling us what to think, what to buy, how to live, and who to follow. Technology has made knowledge more accessible than…

Luke 10:1-16 When we picture the ministry of Jesus, it is easy to see Him at the center doing all the work. He preached powerful sermons, healed the sick, cast out demons, and drew great crowds. But in Luke 10 we see something important: Jesus never intended His ministry to stop with Him or even with…

James 2:14-26 John 15:13 We have been preaching through this series entitled Back in My Day, looking at sayings that we have heard our elders say. Many of these sayings are based upon biblical principles. And I wanted to take a closer look at those principles so that we can live a life more pleasing…

Luke 9:57-62 In this portion of the chapter, we find Jesus still making His way back toward Jerusalem. Along the way, He has been teaching His disciples about what it truly means to follow Him. He has taught them about humility, after they began arguing about who would be the greatest in His kingdom.…

Acts 24:10-16 Back in my day, getting a good night’s sleep wasn’t nearly as complicated as it is today. You didn’t need a $3,000 mattress with cooling gel, a weighted blanket, or a lavender-scented pillow spray. You had a mattress, a pillow, and maybe a fan in the window—and somehow, you survived! Don’t…

Luke 9:51-56 One of the hardest lessons for Christians to learn is that it is possible to be right in our doctrine but wrong in our spirit. We can defend truth with a clenched fist instead of an open hand, and in doing so, we may actually hinder the very work of Christ we think we are protecting. The…

Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 We are continuing our series Back in My Day: Learning from Previous Generations. Last week we talked about the saying “First things first,” and we learned that life only makes sense when Jesus is our first priority. This week we turn to another old familiar saying: “You can’t take…

Luke 9:46-50 After the Transfiguration Jesus heals the boy who was possessed by the demon. He speaks to the disciples about the need for them to pay attention and learn, because He would not always be with them. Unfortunately they didn’t get it. This even marks the end of Jesus’ Galilean ministry. Things…

Luke 10:38–42 Matthew 6:28–34 We are beginning a new series today called “Back in My Day: Learning from Previous Generations.” All of us have heard someone begin a sentence with the phrase, “Back in my day…” Sometimes it is a parent or a grandparent, sometimes an aunt or an uncle, sometimes even a friend…

Luke 9:37-45 Life can feel like it comes at us in waves—one thing after another, never letting up. That’s exactly how Luke 9 reads. It’s rapid-fire: ministry, miracles, confusion, mountaintop experiences—and now, a desperate father and a broken boy. I mean this chapter is packed with happenings. From…

2 Timothy 4:7-8 Most people loves the beginning of a race. The energy is high, the excitement is fresh, and the crowd is cheering. But the real test of a runner is not whether they start well—it’s whether they finish well. Many start fast, but only those who endure to the end can say they’ve truly run…

Hebrews 12:5-13 When you hear the word “discipline,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it immediately takes us back to our childhood. Some remember a parent’s stern look or a moment of correction that stung. Others may remember something far more painful—harsh words, angry punishments, or even abusive…

Luke 9:28-36 Real life is often lived in the valley, where trials, doubts, and disappointments weigh heavily on us. But every so often, God gives His people a mountaintop experience—a moment that reminds us of His greatness and strengthens us for what lies ahead. That’s what happened on the mount of…

2 Corinthians 9:8 Every one of us knows what it feels like to face a need. Sometimes it’s a small need—a little strength for a difficult day or wisdom for a decision you’re unsure about. But sometimes, life brings us face to face with a need so overwhelming that it takes our breath away. A need that…