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Feb 18, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

Sometimes Hope Rides a Red Horse | Zechariah 1.7-17

Beginning in Zechariah 1.8, the prophet sees a series of eight visions. Each vision is connected by a unifying theme: the restoration of God's people through the fulfillment of His promise to be their rock and their salvation. Simply put, each vision fulf

Feb 11, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

The Return of Hope | Zechariah 1.1-6

Despite His anger toward their fathers God had not abandoned their children. He is still their God. They are still His people. Three times He calls Himself the LORD of hosts. No matter who is king, governor, or president: the LORD God the Almighty reigns.

Jan 28, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

A Wild Voice in a Wild Place | Luke 3.1-6

According to Luke, Jesus is the true Hero who offers true hope because everything we've heard about Him is true, all true, every word of it true. So if Jesus is the hero of the story, why is Luke so interested in telling us about the ministry of John the

Jan 21, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

Jesus Lost and Found | Luke 2.41-52

If we focus on the soul-piercing pain caused by Jesus' response, we will miss the point of what He said. Jesus must be in His Father's house because He must do His Father's will.

Jan 14, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

Anna's Song | Luke 2.36-40

Anna’s name means grace. Her witness to the identity of Jesus is an act of grace. It is how God continues to encourage Joseph and Mary that He is with them

Jan 7, 2018 6:00 AM America/New_York

Simeon's Song | Luke 2.22-35

Sometimes God delays fulfilling our hope so that we will devote more time to thinking and praying about what we are hoping for. The longer we wait the greater the joy when God fulfills a hoped-for-desire. This seems to be the case for Simeon. His entire l

Dec 31, 2017 6:00 AM America/New_York

A Joyful Resolution | Philippians 4.4-9

In Philippians 4.4-9 the apostle Paul exhorts us to make a resolution based on what God has resolved to do for His people, namely: to protect them with His peace. The text itself is a marvel of simplicity. It’s meaning is clear; the language plain. It

Dec 10, 2017 6:00 AM America/New_York

The Advent Anunciation | Luke 1.26-38

Mary risked everything by saying “Yes” to God. She risked being rejected by Joseph, to whom she was engaged. She risked being rejected by, her family, and her community. More dramatically, she risked death by stoning in order to bear the Son of God. W

Dec 3, 2017 6:00 AM America/New_York

The Advent Overture | Luke 1:5-25

The gospel of Luke opens with an overture in the form of a story about a husband and wife chosen by God to play a role in His plan of redemption. And yet, inasmuch as the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is the overture to the greatest story ever told –

Nov 12, 2017 6:00 AM America/New_York

Listen Well, Build Wisely | Matthew 7.24-27

Jesus says the truly wise person is one who chooses to build on something solid rather than on the quicksand values of the surrounding culture. The truly wise person understands that a life that is well-built requires more than hearing Jesus words. It mea

Nov 5, 2017 6:30 AM America/New_York

Matthew 7.21-23 | The Seven Words We Fear the Most

The seven words we fear the most are the seven words we hope we never hear Jesus say to us: “I never knew you; depart from me.” As if those words are not bad news enough, Jesus adds four more, “you workers of lawlessness.”

Oct 29, 2017 7:30 AM America/New_York

Matthew 7.15-20 | Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

As Jesus nears the end of the Sermon on the Mount, He warns His followers to be on guard against those teachers who masquerade as sheep but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Oct 22, 2017 7:00 AM America/New_York

Matthew 7.13-14 | Two Gates, Two Ways, Two Groups & Two Destinations

The Sermon on the Mount is an extraordinary sermon. It has order, unity, and progress. It also has a memorable conclusion. Starting with Matthew 7.13-14, Jesus begins His conclusion with the first of four metaphors. Each metaphor has a single purpose: to

Oct 8, 2017 7:05 AM America/New_York

Matthew 7.7-12 | Living by the Golden Rule

When people quote the Golden Rule they tend only quote the part that says: “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” However, this leaves out an important bit at the end. According to Jesus, the full text of the Golden Rule

Sep 24, 2017 6:35 AM America/New_York

Handle with Care | Matthew 7.6

In Matthew 7.1, Jesus condemns thoughtless judgmentalism. We love one another by allowing God’s mercy to overcome our need to render judgment. In Matthew 7.6, Jesus commends thoughtful discernment. We love our unsaved, unbelieving neighbor by telling th

Sep 17, 2017 7:15 AM America/New_York

Specks and Logs | Matthew 7.1-5

Of all the things Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, perhaps His most memorable line is Matthew 7.1: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Unfortunately, this is also one of His most misquoted, misused, and misunderstood statements. Given Jesus’

Aug 20, 2017 6:30 AM America/New_York

Conquer Anxiety by Faith in Future Grace, Part 2 - Matthew 6.31-34

The river of God’s grace is filled with the promises of God. Every promise God keeps – and God keeps ALL His promises— flows over the waterfall of the present into past grace reservoir. Every ounce of that reservoir is a permanent reminder and encou

Aug 6, 2017 6:30 AM America/New_York

Aim at Heaven - Matthew 6.19-23

During WW2, C.S. Lewis did a series of radio lectures on the subject of Christianity. These lectures were later published in a book: Mere Christianity. In his lecture on hope, Lewis reminded his audience that hope is not “a form of escapism or wishful t

Jul 30, 2017 6:30 AM America/New_York

Fasting to Feast on the Promises of God - Matthew 6.16-18

When it comes to the practice of fasting, Jesus is direct about its proper exercise. In the same we are to give, pray, and forgive in secret, so too, are we to fast in secret. Fasting is not to be done before an audience. And, if you’ll pardon the pun,

Jul 23, 2017 6:30 AM America/New_York

Forgiven People are Forgiving People - Matthew 6.14-15

When we set out to practice what Jesus preaches, one of the first things we must learn to do is deny ourselves, and take up our cross and follow Him. However, I cannot take up my cross if I refuse to let go of the debts owed to me by my debtors. If I do n