God gave Solomon a special gift of wisdom, an ability… read more

Last week in Psalm 8 we focused on God’s majesty… read more

How big is our God? Does knowing Him and talking… read more

We are living in spiritually dark days. Today’s culture rejects… read more

Some folks think God is cold, harsh, and unforgiving, but… read more

The journey from February 15, 2021 to this morning has… read more

In the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus prophesied dramatic events at… read more

Jesus spoke of His coming kingdom in terms of fish… read more

The end of Jesus’ ministry was near. Soon his disciples… read more

Jesus’ story of Lazarus and the rich man graphically exposed… read more

“That’s mine!” “No it isn’t, it’s mine!” Children’s squabbles over… read more

Jesus taught that both our motives and actions impact rewards… read more

God doesn’t change: When He pronounces judgment on evil, it… read more

Jesus spoke often about money – the false lure of… read more

The parable of the Good Samaritan is well-known, a story… read more

“Praying for you!” Christians say those words to each other,… read more

Hindsight is 20/20. We can see how and why things… read more

Jesus’ parables go to the very heart of our motives… read more

Last week we marveled at God’s love: He forgives us… read more

Are you legalistic or judgmental? Perhaps you think God is… read more

Pharisees were hypocrites; they burdened others with regulations, then made… read more

Christmas is over-commercialized. I know, “Tell me something I don’t… read more

Sometime in your life, you will face a crisis. We… read more

According to Mental Health America, over 2.5 million young people… read more

Jews in Jesus’ day wanted a kingdom, but not the… read more

Because Messiah is being rejected, the inauguration of His kingdom… read more

With the Jews rejecting Jesus as their Messiah, His offer… read more

The ministry of Jesus is at a turning point: Opposition… read more

John and Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of heaven, and Jesus’… read more

John the Baptist and Jesus called for people to repent… read more

Last week we began looking at the stories Jesus told… read more

Jesus is a story-teller. Throughout his ministry, he told stories… read more

Over the summer months we’ve discussed steps to intimacy with… read more

Intimacy with God: From Genesis to Revelation, this is the ambition of those who know their Creator. God desires it, too, but it’s Satan’s worst nightmare! One way he prevents us from intimacy with God is getting us to doubt our salvation. Do you have assurance of your salvation?

A panel of 6 will discuss their view on prayer and intimacy with God.

Every Christian knows about prayer. We say grace before meals, pray with our kids at bedtime, and recite the ‘Lord’s Prayer.’ But prayer is also a doorway to intimacy with God. We just need to change our goal from getting God to do something for me, to knowing Him better.

This summer we’re focusing on intimacy with God. Scripture doesn’t explicitly address this, but it is displayed in the lives of godly people, and is an implicit goal for every Christian. What is intimacy with God?

Zechariah’s prophecies are in a rarely-read part of the Old Testament, forgotten to most Christians. After all, what could a prophet from 2,500 years ago have to say to us today? As it turns out, a lot!

Zechariah 9-11 foretold Messiah’s first coming, and rejection by Israel. The second oracle in chapters 12-14 describes the second coming, and the cleansing of the nation, finally ruled by her Messiah King.

The temple was finished in 515 BC. Thirty-five years later, Zechariah received revelations from God with details of future events. It is not a pretty picture, but it is a ‘burden’ the prophet must bear.

The temple in Jerusalem was being rebuilt but all was not well. A delegation arrives with a question for the priests. Zechariah senses a deeper issue, and God gives him four messages that expose our hearts.

Zechariah’s first four visions show God’s unwavering compassion for Israel. The second four visions pick up where the first four leave off – with the nation being cleansed from sin. This deeper need for spiritual cleansing is the focus of Zechariah’s second four visions.

Does God care about you? Does it really matter how you live your life? If there is a God, why doesn’t he fix this world’s problems? You may have wondered this. The Jews in Zechariah’s day did, too. Mysterious visions in the night revealed truth we still need to apply today.

This morning we meet an amazing prophet who lived more than five centuries before Christ, yet prophesied details about His life and death, and details about His future second coming! His name is Zechariah.

Our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to the God and the church of Jesus Christ. Biblical truths are attacked in government and media. Our world is showing its ‘true colors’: It’s bad, but there’s good news, too. As salt and light, Christians point to a better way, and a better day!