When the other 10 disciples heard how James and John were conspiring to secure the top positions in the Kingdom for themselves they were indignant against them. What does Jesus do? He acts as a peacemaker. He calls everyone together for an unforgettable teaching moment, offering both a negative and a positive comparison. Matthew 20:25–28 […]
Matthew 20:17-21 Some Who Wanted to Be First
Right after Jesus told the disciples of His coming suffering and death two of them, James and John, accompanied their mother to ask a favor of Jesus. What was the factor? That James and John would sit on the right and left hand of Christ in His Kingdom. Listen as Pastor Matt considers the problems […]
Exodus 32- The Answer to Idolatry- Pastor David Province
The idolatrous building of the golden calf is a stain on the pages of Israel’s history book. What does this event teach us about our own idolatry and the sin of all mankind. Listen as Pastor David shows how we see that Jesus is the answer to idolatry from this Old Testament passage In Exodus […]
I Thessalonians 5:12-13 The Shepherds and the Sheep (Part 2 of 2)
This text is an awkward text for a pastor to preach. Why? Just read it: 1 Thes. 5:12–13 But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, & have charge over you in the Lord & give you instruction, 13 & that you esteem them very highly in love […]
