Sunday Teaching: Maturity Profiled 01 — Overview of the Mature (James 1:1-11)
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What Does It Mean To "Count It All Joy" When We Meet Trials? (James 1:2)
In the opening line of his letter, the half-brother of Jesus cracked open the life of faith. It will have to press through trials—and it should interpret them correctly. (2 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreTame the Tongue (James 3:5)
"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me" has got to be one of the biggest lies of all time. Words can do grave damage, and James knew it, so the Spirit worked his artistry through James by driving him to compare the power of the tongue to a small fire. (1 Minute/250 Words)
Read moreJesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference (Mark 9:4-13)
This meeting on the mountaintop was an encouraging preview, but it was also an important conference. Jesus met there with Moses and Elijah. It had been centuries since both men walked the earth. Supernaturally, however, they met with Jesus on his mountain. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreFly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
Read moreFly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Read moreFly 02 — Galatians 1:10-24 — Paul's Gospel Is Legit
Sunday Teaching: Fly 02 — Galatians 1:10-24 — Paul's Gospel Is Legit
Read moreWhen Jesus Moves Slowly (Mark 5:21-43)
We know believers are called to "put on...patience" (Colossians 3:12). We know the Bible is filled with related words -- long-suffering, endurance, steadfastness, and waiting. But this waiting with patience is not our natural disposition. This is why we need the help of the Holy Spirit. When he bears his fruit in our lives, one evidence is patience (Galatians 5:22). (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreDealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)
Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why they are there—they want to see his miraculous power. Mark makes this clear: they came to him only after they heard all that he was doing. (12 Minute/3000 Words)
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