We all know that we are going to die, but how should we live with this in mind? Here, we look at what Matt D’Avella's, "Watch This Video Before You Die," has to say about living a full life, and compare it to a Biblical view of how we should live our lives.
Read MoreThe following quote is from the book, Unspoken Sermons, Second Series, “The Truth in Jesus”, Chapter 2, Knowing the Heart of God by George MacDonald.
Read MoreHumans have an inherent and universal craving for more. Matt D’Avella, a life coach and proponent of minimalism, classifies this as a biological need that, when met, can greatily improve one's quality of life. Let's look at what this craving says about our relationship with God.
Read MorePeter is one of the most frequently mentioned of Jesus' followers in the Gospel of John. Though he failed Jesus terribly, Peter's loving relationship with Jesus was proved genuine throughout his life.
Read MoreAn excerpt from Chapter 9, from the book The Complete Fenelon, by Francois Fenelon (1651-1715).Translated and edited by Robert J. Edmonson and Hal M. Helms
Read MoreMany don't know what they believe about God, but still have strong opinions on the topic. Why is it that God and the meaning of life are so difficult to talk about? Can we really know about God?
Read MoreAn excerpt from Chapter 2, The Way of the Cross, from the book The Cost of Commitment by John White.
Read MoreMany have doubted and denied Jesus' resurrection and its significance. John's account of this event proclaims the truth, and what it means to live with this knowledge.
Read MoreAn excerpt from Chapter 3, What Kind of Faith Really Matters, from the book Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg.
Read MoreDespite knowing that Judas would betray him, Jesus loved him just as he loved the other 11 disciples. If Jesus could love Judas, what does that mean about his love for us?
Read MoreWhy do Christians struggle and fail to live holy lives? This quote from Andrew Murray reminds us of the importance of God’s presence in the Christian life.
Read MoreThe story of Jesus’ death is well known. Why is that? What is so important about his death that makes it such a focus, not only in the Gospels, but in Christianity as a whole? In this sermon, we look at John’s account of this event and how, in many ways, it is more important than Jesus' life.
Read MoreWhat does it take to get into heaven? This question was asked of Jesus and the subsequent conversation provides an invaluable understanding of how, as Christians, we should live our lives.
Read MoreIn talking about our relationship with God, the writer of Hebrews addresses the responsibilities of a loving father and the responsibilities of loving children. What do we expect of God as our Father and what does he expect of us as loving children?
Read MoreThis is the final part of a sermon which has focused on the question of God's sovereignty and our free will. The 2019 film, A Hidden Life, provides an example of what it looks like to live as if we not only have free will, but are also responsible to God for what we do or fail to do.
Read MoreThe Scriptures indicate that Jesus’ death was both the result of human free will and according to God’s sovereign will. This raises the question of the nature of what happens in this world, in our lives and of God’s relationship to us and to this world.
Read MoreThe following three videos make up one sermon on what the resurrection means for how we live our lives.
Read MoreIn the second part of this sermon on John 19, the account of Jesus's death is analyzed from the perspective of a court case. The question of who is in control during this pivotal event and throughout all history is worth considering. What does that mean for how we live our lives?
Read MoreThis is the first part of a sermon on John 19. In this passage, the question of who is in control takes center stage. Does everything happen by the laws of nature and the exercise of human free will? Is God sovereign over everything that happens in this world, both good and bad?
Read MoreThe internet, like any tool, can be used for both good and bad purposes. How does God expect us to use the internet? What mindset might be best to approach the use of modern technologies with? The virtue of humility is a place to start.
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