Have you ever wondered how many times in your life, when you experienced bitter defeat, God wanted to raise you up again, but you just laid there dead as a doornail, not knowing how to participate in your resurrection? This sermon explores the specific things that Jesus did that allowed him to tap into the […]
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Wounded Healer
This Sunday we’ll mark the beginning of Holy Week by looking at the meaning of the cross through the lens of an extraordinary vision experienced by the Apostle John in the book of Revelation. In John’s vision, Jesus appears in a surprising form that will help us understand, at a very practical level, the power […]
Will You Be One Of The 144,000?
In the book of Revelation, there is a mysterious reference to 144,000 individuals who will be “sealed” by God for special protection. Who are they? Will you be among them? Should you even care? As we unravel this mystery, we’ll discover a powerful, practical lesson for everyday living.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
For many of us, the book of Revelation is strangest and scariest in the Bible. Some preachers love to use it to stoke fear. But that wasn’t God’s intent! The book was deliberately written in coded language to protect its original readers during a dangerous time in the Roman Empire. Its purpose was (and is) […]
A Cup of Cold Water
Does it bother you to hear about the magnitude of suffering in this world, knowing that there’s so little any one of us can do to make a difference? If that’s how you feel, this sermon is for you. We’ll look at Jesus’ prescription for healing the world. You’ll be relieved to know that what […]