In a culture of moral relativity, nothing is more absolute than the desire for what is true. Yet the desire for what is true is not just an American thing, it is also of utmost importance in the Kingdom of God. Sermon on Jesus’ parable of the Two Sons from Matthew 21.
They say you should, “strike while the iron is hot,” and “make hay while the sun shines.” So you get up before the crack of dawn.
We are part of the Kingdom of God. And here, in this Kingdom, forgiveness is what we do best. Because, in Christ, anything less just doesn’t make sense.
Here we go again! Might that thought have flitted across your mind? Two weeks in a row now with another “foolish Peter” story.
What if there were more to life than just being happy? What if Jesus asked you to stop pursuing happiness and to follow him on a different path? Which road would you choose? Message based on Matthew 16:21-26.
“What about you? Who do you say that I am?” Brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s not just the disciples in Caesarea Philippi that are facing that question today. You and I are faced with it as well. So what about you?
The church is meant for all people and cannot let prejudice thrive among its members. That’s why, today, we are going to study Matthew 15:21-28, which demonstrates the truth of Christian multiculturalism.
Take a moment right now, and think about how many decisions you have to make each day. Think about what clothes you put on this morning.
You don’t need to be able to handle everything to live a joyful, contented life. And we find out why today as we look at the Feeding of the 5,000 in Matthew 14, where Jesus tells his disciples and us exactly what to do when God asks for too much.
Once upon a time, there were three friends who ended up stranded on a deserted island. They tried and tried to find a way off the island, but to no avail.
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