Pharisees "test" Jesus by asking about divorce, but their question is far from simple. This message discusses how the issue of divorce is also far from simple and directs us to seek the heart of God above all else.
Sermon text: Mark 10:1-12
Cut It Out
The disciples arguing over who is the greatest prompts Jesus to teach that the way of the cross is the path of a servant.
Sermon text: Mark 9:33-50
Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a combination of ideas that seem to contradict, but actually compliment, each other. "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief" is one. This message shows how expressions of faith and lack of faith work together and encourage a deeper faith and trust in the Lord.
Sermon text: Mark 9:14-29
Hope Under Fire
Sermon text: 1 Peter 1:3-7
The Gift You Give Yourself
Sermon text: John 15:9-17
Good News or Old News?
This message from Luke 2:8-20 examines "the good news that will bring great joy for all people" and invites hearers into the celebration!
Permanent Peace
This message examines Isaiah 11's vivid image of God's coming kingdom of peace and explores the connection between between peace and the knowledge of God.
Sermon text: Isaiah 11:1-9
Here's the genealogy of Jesus song mentioned in the lesson.
Living into the Vision
The Christmas season starting earlier and earlier each year parallels Israel's excited anticipation of the coming Messiah. This message encourages listeners to live into God's vision of hope by truly walking in the light of the Lord.
Sermon text: Isaiah 2:1-5
Who is This? "Transfigured"
Sermon text: Mark 9:2-13