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The night before Jesus crucifixion he gathered with the disciples to celebrate the Passover meal. He told them he would soon be betrayed into the hands of the authorities and put to death. He also told them that they would abandon him. Peter boldly protested, declaring that even... Read More →

Crucifixion was the most brutal, painful and humiliating way for a person to be executed. It was reserved for the worst criminals. It created a public spectacle and, no doubt, served as a deterrent to any who might be inclined to oppose the Roman government. The authorities... Read More →

The gospels record over three-dozen miracles that Jesus performed during his three-year ministry. As Jesus traveled from town to town, teaching and pointing people to God, he took a personal interest in their lives. He saw their needs, hurts and struggles. When Jesus met them... Read More →

If you learned the story of Zacchaeus as a child, you probably remember that he was a “wee little man,” as the song goes, and he climbed a tree to see Jesus. Jesus saw him and told him to come down and then Jesus went to Zacchaeus’ house to spend time with him. The thing we may... Read More →

We see over and over throughout the Bible that God is a God of second chances and new beginnings and new days. There’s a woman named Rahab in the Old Testament who was a prostitute with a questionable past. Her story doesn’t end there because God gave her a second chance and she... Read More →

One of the Bible’s greatest forgiveness stories is recorded in John 8:2-12. A woman is caught in the very act of adultery. Her guilt is not in question; there’s no way for her to excuse, deny or hide her sin. She is dragged from bed and forced to stand in condemnation before the... Read More →

The mission of Christ’s church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Before Jesus’ ascension, he left the disciples with these words, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” (Mk 16:15) Throughout the Scriptures we see... Read More →

What’s NEW with you? God’s Word says that if we are in Christ, everything is NEW! (2 Cor 5:17) If you aren’t feelin’ the NEW, then a “comeback” is in order! You need a NEW day, a NEW view, NEW freedom, a NEW life and maybe a whole NEW YOU! Join us for this NEW series and let God... Read More →

Jesus inspired the people who crossed his path. Whether it was a tax collector, leper, fisherman, child or rich young ruler, every interaction resulted in Jesus adding value, encouraging, challenging and helping those he encountered. In the Greek language the word inspire means... Read More →