May 31, 2015

One of the most difficult things in life is to admit that we need help.  And yet, one of the most important things for us to realize in the Christian life, is that we need help.  In fact, this was the design of the Christian life.  We need so much help that Jesus promised to send his disciples The Helper, the Holy...

May 24, 2015

Jesus turns troubled hearts into trusting hearts.  Excessive worry and anxiety are common to everyone, even those who walked with Jesus while he was on earth. Jesus helped his disciples in their most worrisome state, he can help us too. How?  Is it possible for him to meet us in our distress, in our worry, and even in...

May 20, 2015

What does Jesus mean when he says, a "new" command I give you.  What's new about it, and how does it shape our lives as Christians?  How does it define our purpose as the church?

May 9, 2015

Perhaps the most contercultural aspect of Jesus was his humility.  The one who deserved to be served, served others.  In this weeks text, Jesus demonstrates his service to his disciples in a very profound way.  On the last night of his life, he washes their feet.  Why did he do it?  And what mark does this leave on his...

May 3, 2015

Jesus said in Matthew 6:24 that we can't serve both God and money.  In this weeks text, we see two characters, one loves, serves and cherishes Jesus, the other loves, serves and cherishes money.  One leads to abundant life, the other leads to death. Why does God want our ultimate affection, and why does that lead...