Reading: Matthew 9:27-31 Dear Friends, This final miracle (in our series) is a lot like the other ones. But one little thing stands out in this story. Jesus asks a question. This morning we will consider the possible answers and we will discuss the one thing we all can do regardless of our answer. […]
Reading: Matthew 8:28-34 Dear Friends, This is a fascinating little story. Jesus only says one word. No one has faith. But the demons know. They know who will and has won. They know who Jesus is. They know who is most powerful. It will be wise of us today to listen to the demons (isn’t that weird!) but to respond […]
Reading: Matthew 8:1-4 Dear Friends, A crowd is already following Jesus. One man stands out from the crowd – he does what no one else does. He brings his need to Jesus. He trusts Jesus with his problem. In other words, he prays. Peace, Pastor Dave
Reading: Matthew 9:9-13 & 18-26 Dear Friends, Sometimes a reach out changes everything. Jesus reaches out to Matthew. He reaches and touches a girl. A woman reaches out and touches him. With each reach death gives way to life. Hope is restored. Lives are changed. What would happen if we would reach out a bit more? Peace, Pastor Dave
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Dear Friends, There are two awesome things happening in these few verses. First, Jesus tells us who we are. Then he tells us what we do. These are good things to know. Good things to celebrate. BUT, what happens when we aren’t who we are supposed to be and don’t do what […]
Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 Dear Friends, The great commission is all about relationships – specifically three types. Relationships with other followers of Jesus. Relationships with people that don’t yet know Jesus. Relationship with Jesus himself. Today we will take a look at all three and be challenged to grow. Peace, Pastor Dave
Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Dear Friends, God sends a pretty loud message on Easter morning. The message is felt, seen and heard. The message demands a response. Let’s rejoice in the message from God to us this morning and let’s consider our response. CHRIST IS RISEN! Peace, Pastor Dave
Reading: Matthew 27:1-2; 11-66 Dear Friends, Barabbas is a shocking character. Not shocking in the sense of what happens to him. Shocking in the sense of his connection to Jesus. Shocking in what it reveals about us and why Jesus suffered, bled and died. Tonight we mourn. We mourn our sin. But, we also rejoice. Rejoice in the love of Jesus for […]
Reading: Matthew 26:1-75 Dear Friends, Drink this. In chapter 26 we see the cup three different times. Twice the cup is bad. Jesus wants it to be removed. Once it is good. For our benefit. Jesus gives it as a gift. What is up with these two cups? And what connection does it all have […]
Reading: Matthew 21:1-17 Dear Friends, Some leaders want nothing to do with humility. They want to appear strong as can be. Some leaders want to appear humble. They talk like they are lowly. They think a humble attitude makes them more approachable. Very few (if any) leaders are actually humble. Meaning very few of them […]