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Paul alerts us to a clear and present danger this morning. Sin will rot and corrode Jesus’s Body, the Church. Sin is like mold growing behind a ... Read More
The groaning of this present age will give way to future glory. The main thing Paul says in Romans 8:18-25 is this: Our present suffering can’t ... Read More
In this passage we find King David’s sentimental, anemic love for his rebellious son Absalom reaching a head. In these verses David’s unde... Read More
To say David is in a dark valley would be a significant understatement. He flees Jerusalem in a funeral procession of sorts. Surrounded by a group of ... Read More
The gripping question of 1 Samuel 13 is asked by Tamar: where can I carry my shame? Actually, the shame belongs to Amnon. Yet, Tamar endures the conse... Read More
God has chosen and anointed King David and described him as man after His own heart. But the king has just committed two terrible transgressions—com... Read More
This morning we come to the infamous sinful shipwreck of King David. Don’t waste the sermon by not personalizing this message for yourself. Ins... Read More
Jesus’s resurrection is a guarantee that the suffering we experience in this life, disasters in nature, disease and death in our bodies, and sin... Read More
Throughout Israel’s history God promised a coming Messiah who would bring about the redemption of His people, Israel, and establish His priestly... Read More
In this gripping passage we confront King Saul at the bottom of his death spiral—a decline that began all the way back in chapter 13. In the face of... Read More
When Saul calls David, who unbeknownst to him has been anointed to replace him as king, to join his court, we begin to see the contrast between these ... Read More
Here’s Jonah’s problem: he wants God’s mercy for himself and God’s judgment for others. Jonah’s problem isn’t unique to him. Jonah 4 shoul... Read More
In our passage, we encounter a desperate, disobedient, prophet who is knocking on death’s door—despairing of life, distanced from God, and yet nee... Read More
God’s grace empowers us to boldly hold fast to the gospel. We won’t be faithful to Jesus if we follow Him in our own strength and wisdom. And we w... Read More
Israel stands at the bottom of Mt. Sinai. God prepares to speak His law to them. The mountain is filled with smoke and lighting bolts light up the sky... Read More
Exodus may have been written 1000s of years ago, but the message couldn’t be more timely. God redeemed us so that we represent Him to the world. Tha... Read More
At midnight the LORD struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the c... Read More
This exchange between Mary and Elizabeth leads Mary to sing what is often called the Magnicifat, the very first Christmas song. Mary pours our her hea... Read More
The ten plagues give us a picture of what the God of the Bible is like. We see that there is no one like Him. He is the ultimate judge and He is the u... Read More
God infuses his sojourners with living hope and persevering faith. Our text is a three part hymn of praise which sets the foundation for the primary t... Read More
We’ve reached John’s Epilogue. His tender final word. What we find in these precious verses is a God who reveals himself to us when we are broken ... Read More
In John 19, Jesus is alienated so we who believe can be reconciled as God promised. While Jesus suffers visible human execution, He also suffers the i... Read More
Jesus takes on a job most Jews felt bad leaving for servants. He dirties and defiles Himself to clean their feet. But of course, there’s a richer po... Read More
Our stories—crippled by grief as they are—will not end with death. Death will not have the final word. Death will not be the victor. Our grief-str... Read More
Jesus reveals Himself as the eternal God who has come into the world. He makes three offers to all who would depend on His Word. Freedom from sin’s ... Read More
