Sermons

Jesus’ gift brings with it so many other wonderful things—forgiveness, life, a stronger faith. And yet, the thing I long for most of all in times of trouble is just this: Jesus’ own real presence, given to us through bread and wine, body and blood

Hands and feet pierced, bones out of joint—surrounded by enemies. He barely feels human. And He cries out to God so high above Him, seated in glory—will God help Him

He could not save Himself, because by His own choice He was making His lifeblood the ransom for our lives. And they were right, too, when they said, “He trusts in God; let God deliver Him now.” God did deliver Him, three days later when He raised Him from the dead

“IN THE MIDDLE WITH US” Matthew 27:37-38 And over His… read more

Hatred; gossip; pride; back-biting; cheating just a little, here and there; resentment; self-centeredness—all the ordinary sins that add up to have such a life-destroying effect.

So a dream that leads us to do something wrong is definitely not from God. If we think we might really have a message from God, the best thing we can do is pray and consult with fellow Christians—especially the wise and experienced ones.

Who is this King of the Jews? Isaiah gives us the answer: “Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer … I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to Me, for I have redeemed you'”

So he put Jesus under oath: “Tell us if You are the Christ.” And Jesus answered “yes” in the polite phrase of the time, “You have said so.” But He added: “From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

When bad things happen, we look to Him in trust and obedience, asking what He wants us to do. Because Jesus is the Messiah—and He lay down His life for all of us, friends and enemies alike.