Posts with the category “heard-on-sunday”

What does a dead church look like? It is not always obvious from the outside. In fact, spiritually dead churches often maintain impressive exteriors—beautiful buildings, established programs, long hi...  Read More

In the city of Thyatira, the church appeared strong and healthy. They were growing in love. They were active in service. They were patiently enduring hardship. Jesus even said, “Your latter works exce...  Read More

In a world that constantly pressures us to blend in—to accommodate, to “go along to get along”—there is a sobering truth we must face: the greatest threats to spiritual vitality rarely come from outsi...  Read More

There's an ancient saying that echoes through church history: "The blood of Christians is seed." These words, attributed to the early theologian Tertullian, capture a profound truth—that persecution, ...  Read More

In the ancient city of Ephesus, a remarkable congregation once thrived. By all outward appearances, this church was exemplary—doctrinally sound, morally pure, and tireless in their work for the kingdo...  Read More

In the beginning, God. These four words form the foundation of everything we believe about human value, dignity, and purpose. Before we can understand why life is sacred, we must first understand wher...  Read More

Exiled on Patmos, John was given a breathtaking vision of Jesus Christ in His glory. Revelation 1:9–20 reminds us that suffering and faithfulness are part of the Christian life—and that Christ walks a...  Read More

The Book of Revelation is often seen as a complex puzzle waiting to be unraveled. In our latest series, we embark on a profound journey through the scriptures, connecting the echoes of the Old and New...  Read More

When we think about the Christmas season, our minds naturally drift toward warmth, comfort, and joy. We imagine cozy gatherings, twinkling lights, and the celebration of Jesus' birth. Yet there's a pr...  Read More

The Profound Humility of the King: Rethinking the Christmas Story...  Read More

The Christmas story doesn't unfold the way we would write it. If we were crafting a screenplay about the arrival of the Creator of the universe, we certainly wouldn't choose a dirty animal feed trough...  Read More

There's something profoundly beautiful about the way God orchestrates His most significant moments. When He chose to announce the birth of the Savior, He didn't select a grand palace or a daylight cer...  Read More

There's something profoundly stirring about threshold moments—those times when everything that has been is about to give way to everything that will be. The Israelites experienced such a moment when t...  Read More

When we think of Christianity, many of us conjure images of rural sanctuaries—white picket fences, country churches nestled among rolling hills, families gathering eggs from backyard coops before morn...  Read More

There's something profound about the intersection of divine timing and human obedience. Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern emerge: God works through signs, seals, and wonders, guiding His people t...  Read More

In the grand sweep of history, certain names echo through the centuries—Washington, Lincoln, Einstein, King. These are the individuals who seemed to transcend their times and reshape the world. But wh...  Read More

In a world that often emphasizes individualism, it's easy to forget the profound importance of community, especially within the context of our faith. Yet, as we delve deeper into the scriptures and re...  Read More

Have you ever lost something precious? Keys, a wallet, or even a child for a heart-stopping moment? That feeling of panic, followed by overwhelming relief when the lost item is found, is a powerful me...  Read More

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we've lost something precious - the art of gathering around a table. It's more than just sharing a meal; it's about nurturing our spirits, building connecti...  Read More

In a world that often seems to separate character from competence, we are reminded of a profound truth: authentic leadership is inseparable from personal integrity. This principle, rooted in biblical ...  Read More

In the rich tapestry of Christian life, few themes bear as much significance as the nature of church membership and the covenantal relationships within it. At its core, being a part of a church transc...  Read More

In a week marked by tragedy and heartbreak, we find ourselves grappling with the harsh realities of a fallen world. School shootings, the assassination of a beloved Christian apologist, and the annive...  Read More