In this episode, we hear about the story of the Fox and the Hen and understand how it applies to an encounter with Jesus and the Pharisees. Then, we consider its implications in our own lives.

202-Loving One Another

12 days ago 28m 57s

This week we will be studying John 13:31-36 under the theme “Loving One Another.” Prior to dying for their sins on the cross, Jesus gets down and washes his disciples’ feet. While both, in a sense, are what God’s people do for one another, the

201-Your Room in His House

19 days ago 24m 44s

This week we’ll be studying John 14:1-4 under the theme “Your Room in His House.” Jesus didn’t tell his disciples that they wouldn’t have troubles, but he did tell them to not let their hearts be troubled. He provided them with a resource that

200-Rest Assured Certain is Better

25 days ago 29m 36s

Uncertainty is often the root of fear: Uncertainty of a new school year. Uncertainty of politics. Uncertainty of if we are loved. Uncertainty our our relationship with God. The devil chips away at our soul by creating uncertainty, which leads t

199-Jealous for Jesus

Mar 22nd, 2024 23m 44s

Even though God was interested in Saul, Saul was interested in other things. A Tale of Three Kings. “The Lord is my shepherd.” (Psalm 23:1) “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:16) “

198-Wait for Justice, but Put Love to Work!

Mar 15th, 2024 22m 48s

Jesus uses a parable to teach us a valuable lesson about love and judgement.

197-In Regards to the Lord's Supper: Don't Be an Idiot

Mar 8th, 2024 33m 57s

In regards to the Lord's Supper, don't be an idiot. The Lord's Supper is reverent union with God. We fellowship with God and each other. 1 Corinthians 10:14-22. August 22, 2021.

196-Am I Worthy?

Mar 1st, 2024 20m 21s

How can I be worthy to come and take God's masterpiece that is the Lord's supper? Let's have that conversation. 1 Corinthians 11:27-32.

195-Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Feb 23rd, 2024 27m 18s

Sometimes we fear what we don’t need to fear, but we don’t know that. God isn’t trying to spook or scare you. Saul was scared of the Philistines. (1 Samuel 13:5-7) “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the

194-Let Us Give Thanks

Feb 16th, 2024 12m

God has given us so many reasons to be grateful. Let's recognize his abundant blessings and give thanks!

193-Jonah Runs from God

Feb 9th, 2024 34m 17s

This week we'll be studying a combination of Jonah 1:1-17 under the theme of "Jonah Runs From God." Jonah, a prophet of God, had a simple message to give to the city of Nineveh. But he refused to give it. Why? It wasn't the fear you might suspe

192-God & Intimacy

Feb 2nd, 2024 36m 7s

This week we'll be studying Mark 10:1-12 under the theme of "God & Intimacy." Challenged by the Pharisees, Jesus gives a very candid response to a question about divorce, going back to God's design at Creation. Asking what God designs as oppose

191-We Worship the Ever-Living God

Jan 26th, 2024 12m 8s

This week, we are celebrating the Easter message and examining its application far in our everyday lives.

190-Enduring Discipline

Jan 19th, 2024 30m 20s

This week we'll be studying Hebrews 12:4-13, under the theme of "Enduring Discipline." Throughout this series, we've said the Hebrews were new Jewish converts to Christianity, who were reconsidering the faith due to present hardship. As the aut

189-Sensitivity to Sin

Jan 12th, 2024 34m 56s

This week we'll be studying Mark 9:42-50 under the theme of "Sensitivity to Sin." You've perhaps noticed that "sin" is not exactly a word that gets much usage in modern society. That's largely because our culture no longer fully believes in the

188-Who Is This?

Jan 5th, 2024 13m 8s

This week, we are reflecting on Palm Sunday and answering the question "Who is this riding on the donkey?"

187-Parable of the Lost Sheep

Dec 29th, 2023 12m 12s

This week, we look to the Parable of the Lost Sheep and consider what that tells us about God and his love for us.

186-Immanuel--God With Us

Dec 22nd, 2023 21m 57s

When do you take down your Christmas decorations? This might just convince you to never take them down again.

185-The Lord's Supper Proclaims the Perfect Sacrifice

Dec 15th, 2023 40m 8s

Jesus' sacrifice replaced the entire Old Testament system and fulfilled are their imageries. When we take in his body and blood we are intimately connected to Him and proclaim His love. Communion Conversations: Bread, Wine, Body and/or Blood?

184-The Bronze Snake

Dec 8th, 2023 27m 32s

This week we'll be studying Numbers 21:4-9, under the theme of "The Bronze Snake." Almost 40 years into Israel's wilderness wandering, they're still struggling with the issue of grumbling. As a result, God allows a uniquely appropriate conseque

182-Choose the Better Part

Dec 1st, 2023 26m 16s

Choose the better part by unplugging from the world and plugging in to Jesus. Luke 10:38-42.

183-God Put His Name On You

Dec 1st, 2023 33m 1s

What is in a name? Names help identify who we are. Over time they carry weight of what people think of us and our reputation. In Numbers 6:22-27, God commands His priests to give a blessing to the people at the end of worship. In these words, G

181-True Peace is Different Peace

Nov 24th, 2023 24m 48s

Jesus did not come to bring world peace but rather to bring peace between the world and God. Luke 12:49-53.

180-What in the World Was God Doing?

Nov 17th, 2023 40m 31s

What in the world was God doing? He was giving Naomi a longing for heaven, giving the world a model of faith based love and was positioning his people to give the world a Savior. Ruth 1:1-20.