Archive for the ‘Faith’ Category

Three Days of Darkness

Text: Luke 22:45-62 Synopsis: Three days of darkness followed the crucifixion of Jesus; three days of darkness for his disciples and his family. Many times we, too, endure days of darkness and despair, but like the disciples of Jesus we have hope because of the resurrection. Click here to listen.

Blessed, Broken, and Given

Text: Matthew 14:19 Synopsis: Throughout the Bible we see a pattern of blessing, breaking, and giving. Joseph was blessed, then broken as a slave and in prison, then given back to the world as a blessing. Moses was blessed in Pharaoh’s house, then broken as an exile, then given back to Israel as their deliverer. [...]

The Fight of Faith

Text: II Corinthians 10:3-4 Synopsis: In our spiritual journey we are often engaged in spiritual warfare. It is important for us to recognize who the real enemy is and not allow ourselves to become focused on fighting the wrong enemy. Click here to listen.

Don’t Forget Canaan

Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Synopsis: The Biblical land of Canaan is a type of perfection, reflecting times of perfect communion with God in our lives. It is easy for us to become too comfortable in a strange land (i.e., outside of Canaan, or God’s perfect will for us). We should never lose sight of the place God [...]

When You Don’t Know What to Do, Do What You Know to Do

Text: Matthew Luke 1:5-17 Synopsis: In spite of the fact that God had not spoken through a prophet for 400 years, Zacharias continued to fulfill his priestly duties. His faith and devotion was not based upon the miraculous or an audible word from God. He was rewarded by a visit from an angel and the [...]