In the opening line of his letter, the half-brother of Jesus cracked open the life of faith. It will have to press through trials—and it should interpret them correctly. (2…
Sunday Sermon: Women Of Christmas, pt. 1: Elizabeth (Luke 1)Elizabeth was a woman after God's own heart, a woman who lived in fear of the Lord, and through her body,…
This episode is an identity account—one where the disciples come to terms with Jesus' identity. In this story, they gain a massive clue he is the God of Glory, the…
Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of…
In the ultimate Rags to Riches story- Joseph, was the second most powerful man in the entire world. And it appeared that overnight he had turned into this incredible man,…
Job's hope was at its low ebb. Through his trials, in his despair, every expectation of good was displaced. He felt like a mountain crumbling away. Or like a stone…
It's an astounding confession. The psalmist felt his affliction was good. Looking back on it, he realized he learned the Word of God *because of his affliction*. The pain was…
The Song of Solomon is the greatest love song ever written. In it, romantic love is evidenced from start to finish, from the beginning of life to the very end.…
In a recent sermon at Calvary Monterey, my father — Bill to you — taught on the point of life. His teaching was based off Romans 8:28-30. His bottom line?…
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FdPJPGfa9R5z7DekhLXM5?si=gZ33IXNBQy6JgU_WHB041Q “The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows.” (Psalm 129:3 ESV). “I have no peace about it,” someone says. “So I will not do it.” With…
Theme: *God would go with David, allow David to be stripped of everything, and invite David to move forward, all of which would prepare David — just as they prepare…
The following points came from a message my father taugh about the suffering church in Smyrna. Through Smyrna's pain, he explained some of the benefits of suffering. Here are each…
Theme: The church in Smyrna suffered immensely for their faith. Jesus comforts them with His resurrection and knowledge, commends them for their true wealth, exhorts them not to fear and…
Imagine yourself as the church in Philippi. Paul is in chains. You've sent financial aid to him, along with the help of a man named Epaphroditus. Now, Epaphroditus has returned…