Rich Suffering (Smyrna)

One of the ways we may sometimes lose our zeal for the Lord is in our failure to see how rich we really are in Christ.  Regardless of what the bank account says, every single Christian is rich in the Lord Jesus Christ.  This week’s sermon comes from one of the seven letters written to … Read more

Unity is Everything

Disagreements, divisions, and lack of involvement in our life as a nation definitely has consequences as we are seeing every day as we read and watch the news.  But, within the church, the consequences can have even more serious eternal implications when we do not have unity.  The apostle Paul clearly defines the requirements for genuine unity in … Read more

Living in Anticipation

Most people think of heaven as boring non-existence. If that was true we would have nothing to look forward to, and we would be very unmotivated to tell anyone else about it. Scripture actually has a wonderful picture to paint about the life after this one…and we need to know.

Thomas: My Lord & My God

THOMAS BIBLE STUDY:  “MY LORD AND MY GOD” He is usually nicknamed “Doubting Thomas,” but that may not be the most fitting label for him.  It’s probably fair to say that Scripture paints Thomas as a worrier and full of anxiety at times.  However, in the end there is a beauty and power to this … Read more

Matthew: Never Too Far Gone

In all likelihood, none of the twelve disciples was more notorious a sinner than Matthew.  But, Matthew dropped everything immediately when He met Jesus and embraced the outcasts of his world and introduced them to Christ.  He stands as a vivid reminder that the Lord chooses the most despicable people of this world, redeems them, … Read more

John: Becoming Balanced

The Disciple John: “Becoming Balanced” A person out of balance is unsteady.  It is a very dangerous thing to push any point of truth or any character quality to an unhealthy extreme.  This is what we see in the life of the younger disciple John.  In his early years he was the most unlikely candidate … Read more