A message from the series “Encountering Jesus.” Nicodemus, an esteemed Jewish intellectual and ruler, approaches Jesus as a fellow teacher who is doing God’s work. He learns that his acceptance before God is not based on his good works or cultural inheritance. Instead, Jesus tells Nicodemus that he needs to be born again, referring to a spiritual cleansing and re-birth that only comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
A message from the series “Encountering Jesus.” When the Pharisees repeatedly question John the Baptist about his identity, John always steers the conversation away from himself and toward Jesus, the Messiah. We learn that encountering Jesus shatters our self-importance and joyfully focuses all the attention on the Savior.
A message from the series “Money Managers.” Today’s sermon addresses three reasons to consider giving first to your local church.
1. The tithing pattern in the Old and New Testament
2. The church is God’s “Plan A.”
3. Giving to the local church is an investment in our family, neighborhood and the nations.
A message from the series “Money Managers.” This sermon addresses how to develop a plan for managing our money in a way that best aligns with what the Bible teaches. When we prioritize our spending God’s way, we invite Him to move powerfully in our lives.
A message from the series “Money Managers.” In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats to illustrate that having a heart for the poor reflects a heart transformed by God. The Father has a heart for the poor; therefore, He blesses people so that they can help others.