This Sunday we see that God has put a calling on the heart of Jonah.  We unfortunately are able to relate to the actions of Jonah. As he knows the calling and runs from it.  He tries to run as far away as he can.  We too like Jonah oftentimes will feel the influence of […]

After Jesus had risen from the dead, He appeared to His disciples in Galilee.  Just as He said He would.  He silenced their doubts, He showed them what they were to do next.  And He gave them the promise to be with them, even to the end of the age.  These same things hold true […]

In Matthew 24 and 25 the disciples ask Jesus how they will know the end is near, and when Jesus will return.  He gives them two answers.  He speaks about the destruction of Jerusalem and then goes on to the end of time when He will return.  He tells them to be careful and watch […]

The Pharisees are at it again. They were trying to trap Jesus in His words.  This time they ask Jesus what the greatest commandment of all is.  Jesus’ response comes quickly quoting the Bible, “Love God, love others.”  What are some of the challenges we face today in following these commandments? 

In Matthew 21:12-13 we see Jesus display righteous anger for how the temple of God turned into a place of profit instead a place of prayer.  The high priest of that day was taking advantage of God’s people instead of bringing them closer to God.  This Sunday we are going to seek to understand 5 […]

Jesus continues to show His disciples how they can become great in the kingdom.  The disciples are showing their human nature repeatedly, as they try to use worldly aspirations to get ahead in Jesus’ kingdom.  What are a few lessons we can learn from Matthew 20:16-28, how can we apply these lessons to our day-to-day […]

Jesus speaks about the kingdom of heaven in a parable. This an illustration to help us understand a very important point about the kingdom. And how we are to react to the grace that we have been given freely.

In Matthew 19, Jesus meets a rich young ruler.  Who is asking Him what he must do to have eternal life.   Jesus meets that man where he is vulnerable the most, and tells him what he must do.  What Jesus challenges this man with isn’t what he challenges us all with.  However, He does tell […]