A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with their lives. This problem is not new. In fact, in John 8:30-59, Jesus had an extended argument with some who had believed in him but ended up wanting to kill him. Their lives showed that God was not their father, no matter what they said. Ever since then, there have been many so-called Christians who follow their own wills rather than Jesus' words. Let's make sure we are not among their number. (sermon notes)
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.
