Luke only gives us two verses on the baptism of Jesus.No detailed dialogue. No cinematic description of the river. Just this: “When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven:‘You are my beloved…
Big idea: Jonah 4 is a warning: you can be used by God and still totally miss the joy of what God is doing around you. Jonah preached. An entire brutal, pagan city repented. God moved in power.And Jonah? He pouted.He fumed.He got dramatic. “It is better for me to die than to live.” (Jonah 4:3) Why? Because God didn’t…
Your Servant’s Thoughts…. Come on a mental journey with me! March is almost here. When I think ofMarch, I think of Spring (March 20). When I think of Spring, I think of growth.When I think of growth, I think of spiritual growth. When I think of spiritual growth, I think of Connect Groups/Sunday School. Whew!! We made the journey. You…
In Jonah 1, we meet a man in rebellion. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way, boarding a ship headed for Tarshish. A storm rose, the sailors panicked, and Jonah slept through it all. Only when he admitted his rebellion and was thrown into the sea did the storm calm—and God’s plan continued. Jonah’s…
We often hear that obedience to God is simple: just do what He says. But anyone who has tried knows it’s rarely that easy. From Jonah to Moses, Gideon, Peter, and even Samuel, the Bible is full of people who initially resisted God’s call. Obedience isn’t always natural, comfortable, or popular—but it is always essential. 1. Obedience Isn’t Always Passive…
Hello Church Family, Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, many of us are reflecting on the past year and making resolutions for the year ahead. Resolutions are a wonderful opportunity to grow, improve, and pursue new goals in our lives. However, as followers of Christ, there is one resolution that should always be at the top of our…