May 2022

Selflessness

To completely love God and others, we have to lay down our own preferences. God calls us to be selfless, as Jesus taught in words and example.  



Connecting as Family

God exists in community and created people to live the same way. His church is designed to be a community of family, where we should be connected in one another’s lives.  



April 2022

Empty

Although the religious and governmental leaders think they are controlling and manipulating the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, they are actually part of God’s greater plan that will overcome death for Him and us.  



The King’s Cross

In the events of Matthew 26, we see a clear contrast of ways to interact with situations and one another. At every turn, Jesus is the example of seeing our world in the right way.  



Ready to Serve

In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus encourages His followers to be ready, watchful and active. This week we look at the climax of this teaching at the end of Matthew 25. The ready, watchful and active Christian is one who serves. By serving those in need, we serve Jesus.  



March 2022

Initiative

In scripture we find examples of bad ambition and good ambition. Philippians 2 warns about selfish ambition. In the parables of the good Samaritan and the talents as well as in the story of Zacchaeus, we learn about the importance of good ambition (initiative).  



The End Is Near

Matthew 24 is a complex chapter where Jesus talks about the destruction of Jerusalem, His return and the final judgment. In all three cases, there is one common lesson: be ready.  



Humility

One of the problems for the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23 is their pride. Jesus talks about the need for humility. Scripture even commands humility. There are many examples throughout the Bible of humble people of God. Our greatest example of humility is Jesus, and His humility is probably best explained in Philippians 2. […]



Woah!

In Matthew 23, Jesus give one of His most direct, convicting messages in the form of seven woes to the scribes and Pharisees. It is easy to see from His words, that their biggest problem is the focus on appearances. Because they are so concerned about the outward, they often miss the spirit that underlies […]



Purpose

This week we look at three stories in Matthew 21 and 22 that remind us that God designs with a purpose in mind. How are we living out our purpose?