Gospel Life Sermons

Trials in the Christian life are not times when we’re supposed to know exactly what to do. This is why James assumes two things: we will need wisdom when we meet trails of various kinds, yet we lack wisdom. That’s why he’s telling these believers and us today to ask God for it. In our asking, we’re not letting God down, actually it’s the exact opposite. In our asking, we’re reaching out to Him and...

Trials and suffering are both inevitable in this world, BUT GOD intends to use both to deepen the faith of His people, make them more like Jesus, and prepare them for eternal glory.

In the final section of the letter, Paul addresses some poor behavior by some in the Thessalonian church. He teaches that a church is a family. As a family, we must take ownership for one another to encourage and correct.

When the people of God shift their sight line down to lesser things and move their eyes off of JESUS, their God and King, the One who is in complete control, the One who is winning and working even in and amongst what is fallen and broken, they will become like everyone else living in the fallen, broken world. They will be overwhelmed with the chaos, consumed with the fear of uncertainty, fighting...

Paul tells the Thessalonian Christians that what they believe about what God has done, what He is doing, and how he is doing it will dictate their response during times of uncertainty. The Gospel says because of what Christ accomplished on the cross, God will give me the truth, faith, and response to stand firm. Stand firm because God is VICTORY.

Paul continues discussing the end times with the Thessalonian Christians. He explains what will take place before the Day of the LORD, including a rebellion and the coming of the Man of Lawlessness. This man has great power from Satan. Paul reminds us, however, that Jesus destroys this man with just his breath.

Paul addresses suffering, justice, and judgement. Jesus uses suffering to sanctify us. God is a God of justice. There is a judgment coming. We can have Jesus take the weight of God’s judgment or we can take the weight of it ourselves.

Paul begins his second letter to the Thessalonians with a general greeting. He commends them and praises their increasing faith in God and love for one another. We see that as their faith grows so does their love for each other.

When the disillusioned and confused meet Jesus, He illuminates their minds to see Him as the fulfillment of the inspired Word of God and opens up their hearts to receive His substitutional suffering and subsequent glory that provides true satisfaction for the soul, purpose for living, and the only hope for everlasting life!

Humans have no power outside what an omnipotent, all powerful God measures out to them. We can continue to argue, divide, fret, and fight over impotent governments and leaders, or we can place our hope and trust in a powerful, ALMIGHTY GOD, whose theocracy includes the bride of Christ – the Church. When the political meet Jesus, they are silenced, because they’ve encountered true power and authori...

A man named Zacchaeus encounters Christ. Zacchaeus is a wealthy and important man but hated by his own people. Jesus sees Zacchaeus and calls him by name to enter into a relationship that proves to be life changing for Zacchaeus.

Jesus demonstrated from the cross what His Kingdom was all about. He lovingly gave Himself up and poured Himself out for the sake of self-centered sinners.... to make them sons and daughters of GOD! The call to live for Christ the King.... is the call to spend our lives pouring ourselves out... not filling ourselves up.

Jesus is dealing with the dangerous and very real temptation of busyness for all people, specifically those inside the church. People are prone to celebrate competence over character, doing over being, being busy over resting, and relying on self rather than repenting. God’s people need a loving correction to deliberately decide to consistently and daily enjoy Jesus!

This parable is Jesus’ way of proclaiming the Christian position and helping God’s people understand their role in their community that’s overwhelmed with pain and suffering. Jesus is not saying that one can merit or earn God’s mercy by performing acts of mercy, but rather, that those who are truly God’s children, objects and recipients of His mercy, will be conduits of that same mercy toward othe...

Desperation born out of sudden or prolonged circumstances often results in a helpless and hopeless reality. This is first and foremost manifested by the hopelessness presented by our sin and separation from God. Our lack of control causes us to seek answers and relief from anywhere. Jesus meets those suffering in their helplessness and hopelessness to offer help and hope in Himself, the answer to...

The Scriptures show us that oppression of various kinds - demonic, spiritual, and racial - exist because of man's sin. The sin from oppression is often met with more sin due to our depravity. Jesus meets those that are oppressed, saves them, and gives them a calling to give the oppressed world a glimmer of His kingdom where all sin and oppression are eradicated.

Without the chaos, struggles, trails, failures and difficulties of life God’s people will never grow to be what God has created them to become. The uncontrollable and unmanageable storms of life are part of the process of spiritual growth for every believer. The storms of life are God’s grace that provide opportunities to grow God’s people functionally in their faith.

When the broken and burdened meet Jesus, they encounter the power and holiness of God. At the same time, they experience unconditional love, abundant mercy, and glorious, life-changing grace. Jesus removes burdens of guilt and brokenness of shame while supernaturally granting those who run to Him a new heart, a new life, and a new future!

When the sick meet Jesus, their eyes are opened to the magnitude and depth of their sin, the kindness and compassion of their Savior-God, and His ability to provide forgiveness and newness of life. This realization moves the believer to repentance, adoration of Jesus, and worship of God in their everyday life!

Luke's Gospel account is gritty and intended to present Jesus clearly and concisely, so that you can make your decision about Him - a decision that cannot be made flippantly or without careful consideration of its life altering impact. The Gospel of Luke is the perfect place to begin if you're considering the claims of Christianity, longing to grow in your faith, or desiring to connect Jesus more...

The world is full of lies, sin, and instability, but God provides us hope through the cross of Christ. God saves, sustains, and shapes His kids to the end!

God does not choose anyone because of merit or status but simply to display His power and glory by demonstrating grace, so that His grace can become evident in a broken and hurting world!

The resurrection of Jesus showcases God's supreme ability to take a situation intended by mankind for evil and turn it into the ultimate good.

START by working through the Devotional Guide FINISH by watching the 8-minute activity video On this Good Friday, you will have the opportunity to open your Bibles, walk through the story of the crucifixion, learn why Jesus came to die, and discover what Jesus accomplished through His death on the cross.