Text: Luke 16:19-31In today’s passage from Luke, we study the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. We are meant to be a people who show comfort, favor, and mercy to those in need, even if they are the ones who are normally kept outside the gates.
“Lost and Found”Text: Luke 15:1-10Today, we hear the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Lost Coin from the Gospel of Luke. Both stories show that God is the one who knows us and seeks after those who are lost or those who have been pushed out of the fold. They remind…
“Fishers of Men – Judgment and Grace”Text: Luke 5:1-11The use of fishing imagery when Jesus calls His disciples in Luke is familiar to us. Fishing-related imagery is also used in other prophetic scriptures, usually in a way that judges the people. Pastor Tim explores some of these and explains that Jesus reframes this imagery to…
“The Weeping Prophet: Tears We Know”Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13Jeremiah’s writings and laments come from his heart, sometimes portraying God as a protagonist and sometimes as an antagonist. All the while, he recognizes that all his internal and external struggles can be brought before God. Likewise, it allows us to recognize the reality of who we are…
“The Weeping Prophet: Tears for Salvation – August 3, 2025”Text: Jeremiah 17:1-10Where do we turn to for our help and strength when things get hard? The “weeping prophet” Jeremiah warns us about how devious the heart can in when seeking release from what is difficult and trying in life. He encourages the nation of Judah…
“Unique Messages for Specific Times: Philemon”In his letter to Philemon, Paul invites us to live graciously and lovingly towards the people around us – brothers and sisters waiting to experience and receive Christ in their life. We have the privilege of being part of that work, to help them receive the saving power of God…
“Unique Messages for Specific Times: 2 John”The world can tell a lot about someone based on how they walk. The letter of 2 John is all about how we should walk as Christians, following the greatest commandment to love our neighbors, even in the midst of those who act against us.
Text: Romans 5:1-5In today’s passage, Paul speaks to an audience of early Christians who have suffered because of their faith. Just as Jesus was glorified and justified through His suffering, even today, if our faithfulness causes the world to impose suffering upon us, we are all recipients of the hope of the Resurrection and a…
“Finding Our Prophetic Voice: Journey with Elijah – Mantle Passed”Text: 1 Kings 19:15-21We finish our series about Elijah by hearing how he was faithful to God’s call to train and equip others to carry on his ministry. Today is also Pentecost, where we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending to the disciples, equipping…
“Finding Our Prophetic Voice: Journey with Elijah – 1 Kings 18”Text: 1 Kings 18In today’s passage, Elijah is up against the prophets of Baal to prove to Ahab that the Lord is the one true God. Elijah names his faith by calling on God. As people finding our prophetic voice, we also must not forget…