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The stoning of Stephen is one of the saddest and most tragic stories in the New Testament.  Stephen preached a sermon, retelling Israel's story to Israel's leaders but in the end, they took him out of the city to stone him, laying their coats at Saul's feet. Stephen reflects Jesus in…

Jonah preaches a five word sermon to the Ninevites summed up in one word: “Overthrown!” And then Nineveh repents.  But Jonah was not happy.  In fact, he was filled with unbelievable loathing! Jonah was angry because the world was not conforming to his expectations.  His biggest mistake? Jonah was r…

Jeff and Ryan share highlights and stories from their recent trip to Ukraine to visit and connect with Baptist pastors in Kyiv and Life Church in Kovel.  

God's first command to Jonah is to arise, to take action.  But Jonah, not afraid of the cost or the travel, is filled with fear and loathing for the Ninevites. Jonah had a heart issue- hating his enemies.  But Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.  There is a …

Paul writes about our hope as adopted children of God in Ephesians 1 like this: "...may the eyes of your heart be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you..." Being in the family of God comes with privileges and hope is for today!  God is with us, his hop…

It's easy and natural for us to make snap judgments.  But favoritism is a denial of Jesus and a personal insult to Christ.  Every person is made in the image of God and deserves kindness and honor. "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hos…

In a disturbing passage recorded in Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus tells us that not all of us who call him Lord will be known by him. In light of this warning, how can we live with confidence?  This passage is a bookend of the Beatitudes which offers assurance, but we actually need both assurance and a ch…

How do we find wisdom in life?1- Ask God.  Part of wisdom is realizing we need it.  We have to ask for it. 2- Be humble.  No one is born wise.  We must receive instruction.3 - Move past gullibility.  Now more than ever, it's hard to know what's read.  We must consider the source. "Th…

We're not the ones blazing trails in life- God is.  Jesus' call is "Come and follow me." How can we make sure we're on Jesus' path?  We have to let Jesus wash our feet which is to say to accept Him the One who provides the ultimate sacrifice for our sins as seen on the…