Breath of Influence || 2 Timothy 3:16 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #29

The verse from 2 Timothy 3:16 emphasizes the divine influence behind all scripture, guiding its purpose for teaching and righteousness. It clarifies that while God did not physically write the text, the authors were inspired by God’s guidance.

Wrestling with the Uncomfortable || 06.25.2022

I have written close to 70 messages by this point, but I struggled this one Sunday last year. I can usually take our scripture or topic and create a message without any problem. This week was the first week that I was left stumped. I looked at scripture, waiting to hear from the Holy SpiritContinueContinue reading “Wrestling with the Uncomfortable || 06.25.2022”

Follow the Word! || James 1:22 || Mid-Week Midrash #28

The verse urges action, not just listening. Embracing God’s word involves living it out through love, compassion, and kindness. This embodiment brings forth true power and love.

Fathering Our Faith || 06.18.2022

Happy Father’s Day to all men watching this live and online. I want to give the same honor to the men that I gave to the women on Mother’s Day. Many of you may not have seen my dad. So you’ll have to picture him as a 62-year-old version of me. I mean, we evenContinueContinue reading “Fathering Our Faith || 06.18.2022”

Waiting For God’s Response || Psalm 130:5 || Mid-Week Midrash #27

Many await Jesus’ return, but instead of idle waiting, let’s live out His teachings by sharing love, grace, and mercy with the world. Act as we wait. Amen.

Signal Caller || 06.11.2022

Mark 1:25-26 says this: “’ Silence!’ Jesus said, speaking harshly to the evil spirit. ‘Come out of him!’ The unclean spirit shook him and screamed, then it came out.” That’s right! We just heard about Jesus casting an evil spirit out of someone. This person barged in while Jesus was teaching. Rude, am I right?ContinueContinue reading “Signal Caller || 06.11.2022”

The Toughest Foundation || Matthew 7:24 || Mid-Week Midrash #26

Build your life on a strong foundation by following God’s word, as taught in the parable of the wise man. Earthly values may falter, but biblical principles endure to weather life’s storms.

Setting Your Excuses on Fire || What is Courage || Part 4 (FINALE)

We’ve spent 3 Saturdays on different characters in the Bible and the courage they needed to experience. So, now what? Moses offered a bunch of excuses to God about why he couldn’t lead the Israelites out of Egypt. These five excuses seem to stumble on status, confidence, courage, and speech. He first thought, who amContinueContinue reading “Setting Your Excuses on Fire || What is Courage || Part 4 (FINALE)”

Can You Handle the Truth? || John 8:32 || Mid-Week Midrash #25

The truth sets us free. It liberates us from falsehoods, emotional burdens, and constraints. Embracing honesty may be challenging, but the freedom it brings is worth it.

Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3

I’m continuing our focus on courageous character by looking at ourselves, more importantly our body. We’ve often heard Paul’s reference to Christians being the hands and feet of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about the body of Christ and how the parts should work together, but there was one verse that struck me.ContinueContinue reading “Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3”