A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were often on the side of the poor and oppressed. Certainly the readers of James’ letter were in that category. In James 5:1-12, we find warnings about the dangers of wealth and encouragement when we find ourselves unjustly treated. We can respond well, because something is about to happen in history to put all things right!
With the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, we arrive at the end of Old Testament history with the Jews back in their land after...
In our summer sermon series on some of Jesus’ parables, we start with The Parable of the Sower (or Soils) in Mark 4:1-20. This...
There is a popular expression that says "seeing is believing." However, many people saw the amazing signs performed by Jesus and did not believe...