Archives for July 2021

In this Friday's devotional I want to point out a wonderful truth in John's gospel regarding Jesus' first miracle (John 2:1-11) or to be more specific to John's words the first of Jesus's SIGNS (v.11). Why do you suppose that John talks about this miraculous event as a sign? This is an important distinction for us to understand. A SIGN, as you know, is designed to point...

It. Is. Finished. Perhaps the best sermon ever preached only required three words. Simpleeasy outlineyet gospel saturated, Christ-exalting, God glorifying and completely earth shattering. "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit John 19:30 Jesus, the Son of God, exhausted from all the morning trials...

We all feel the political turmoil. We encourage you, as the presidential election draws closer to press into God’s Word. ...

In the aftermath of the January 6 riot and attack on the Capitol and the changing of presidential leadership this week, as America seems to be an object of laughter for many and everywhere you turn we are confronted with the reality of a divided country, hatred, and the uncertainty of our future how are we to think? What do we do with our concerns, worry, and fear? ...

The gospel of Jesus Christ motivates our giving. Giving is motivated not by looking at another ‘law’ for a minimum amount I’m constrained or required to give, but by looking at Jesus’ person and work for the maximum amount I’m freed to give (Luke 16:1-13; Rom 15:26-27; 2 Cor 8:7-9; 9:13; 1 Tim 6:17-19). When we look at the gospel, we find at least four principles...