This morning, on this “One Body” Sunday, we are going to move away from our series in Numbers and focus our attention on the subject of a “healthy church.” We recognize the immense differences that are present in our culture in relation to what
This morning, on this “One Body” Sunday, we are going to move away from our series in Numbers and focus our attention on the subject of a “healthy church.” We recognize the immense differences that are present in our culture in relation to what
The dramatic narrative of Israel's rebellion is now interrupted by the giving of certain laws and commandments concerning purity and holiness. The question must be answered, “How can this holy God have a relationship with these rebellious, sinf
The dramatic narrative of Israel's rebellion is now interrupted by the giving of certain laws and commandments concerning purity and holiness. The question must be answered, “How can this holy God have a relationship with these rebellious, sinf
This morning we bring to a close one of the saddest chapters in the Book of Numbers. This chapter marks the rebellion and unbelief of the people of Israel. The very people that the Lord had redeemed and sustained now refuse to trust and obey! M
This morning we bring to a close one of the saddest chapters in the Book of Numbers. This chapter marks the rebellion and unbelief of the people of Israel. The very people that the Lord had redeemed and sustained now refuse to trust and obey! M
As we learned last Sunday, the majority is not always right! Ten of the twelve spies brought back an “evil or bad” report even though the land was exactly as the Lord had said. It was a fruitful and abundant land, a land that God had made a cov
As we learned last Sunday, the majority is not always right! Ten of the twelve spies brought back an “evil or bad” report even though the land was exactly as the Lord had said. It was a fruitful and abundant land, a land that God had made a cov
The journey has now brought the Israelites to Kadesh-barnea and to a point of decision. These people, who had been delivered from slavery in Egypt, guided by a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, now stand at the door of the “promised lan
The journey has now brought the Israelites to Kadesh-barnea and to a point of decision. These people, who had been delivered from slavery in Egypt, guided by a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, now stand at the door of the “promised lan
Many are the wounds of a leader, but none more painful than the wounds of a friend (or even worse wounds from a family member). The wilderness experience so far has been filled with murmuring and grumbling.
Many are the wounds of a leader, but none more painful than the wounds of a friend (or even worse wounds from a family member). The wilderness experience so far has been filled with murmuring and grumbling.
Chapter eleven begins with an opening cameo scene recounting for us the spirit of discontentment that was expressed by some within the camp. Their discontentment and unbelief caused them to grumble, murmur, and complain to Moses concerning the
Chapter eleven begins with an opening cameo scene recounting for us the spirit of discontentment that was expressed by some within the camp. Their discontentment and unbelief caused them to grumble, murmur, and complain to Moses concerning the
On this first Sunday of the New Year, we resume our study of the Book of Numbers. Today we read the record of the children of Israel setting out from Mt. Sinai, where they has been encamped for over a year, and heading to the border of the prom
On this first Sunday of the New Year, we resume our study of the Book of Numbers. Today we read the record of the children of Israel setting out from Mt. Sinai, where they has been encamped for over a year, and heading to the border of the prom
This morning, only 3 days away from Christmas morning, I wish to share with you my greatest desire for you as your pastor. Of course, I desire health and prosperity for you and your family as we enter into the New Year, but I also desire that i
This morning, only 3 days away from Christmas morning, I wish to share with you my greatest desire for you as your pastor. Of course, I desire health and prosperity for you and your family as we enter into the New Year, but I also desire that i
Regardless of what many may believe, salvation is not the end, it is the beginning of the journey. The Passover that we examined last Sunday was clearly a beautiful picture of the deliverance from sin that every believer has experienced. Howeve
Regardless of what many may believe, salvation is not the end, it is the beginning of the journey. The Passover that we examined last Sunday was clearly a beautiful picture of the deliverance from sin that every believer has experienced. Howeve
Following the 12 Days of Giving recorded in Numbers 7 (twelve tribes presenting their offerings day by day), Moses entered into the Tent of Meeting and heard the voice of God speaking to him from “above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the