Primary passages:
Proverbs 7:6-23
Other Bible references:
1 Peter 2:11
"Heart" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
In previous weeks, we have looked into the life and faith of Esther and Rahab. Today, we continue with Abraham. Jeff Foerster examines the story of Abraham, his faith, and his wanderings.
Primary passages:
Hebrews 11:33-38
Genesis 22:1-2
Other Bible references:
Genesis 12
Hebrews 12:2
Acts 4
Matthew 7:21
When engaging in life together, sometimes, relationships take a wrong turn. Friendships are wounded. When this happens, we easily slip into our old ways and revenge feels natural and acceptable. Jesus shows us another way, the way of relentless grace.
Primary passage:
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Other Bible references:
Hebrews 12
Matthew 5:43
Matthew 5:44-45
1 Thessalonians 1
Ephesians 4:39
Matthew 18
Martin mentioned the book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Martin also quoted Bertrand Russell.
An essential part of our Christian faith is life together. Our God is a relational God! Our understanding of life together is rooted in the community of the Trinity, modeled by the heart & ways of Jesus, and it is to be lived out in the heart and ways of His people. This is why Paul tells the entire Thessalonian church: 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Primary passage:
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Other Bible references:
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Matthew 23:25-26
1 Corinthians 4:14
1 Thessalonians 2
Mark
This is the third of four sermons on Mark 4:1-20 and the parable of the sower. This sermon examines the third soil type: the thorny/weedy soil.
This is the second of four sermons on Mark 4:1-20 and the parable of the sower. This sermon examines the second soil type: the rocky soil.
After 18 years (and counting) working with teen and college-age students, Senior Associate Pastor Brian Sharpe shares what God has taught him about parenting. These lessons extend far beyond parenting as we all need to “write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates” and in everything we do (Deut. 6:9).
