24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears […]
Don’t just do something. Sit there! I. Martha’s actions II. Mary’s choice 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all […]
Let the Children Come 1. Do not hinder them 2. Be just like them 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, […]
The Day the Christian Church was Born 1. What happened? 2. What does it mean? 3. What does it mean for you and me? 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were […]
Listen to the Voice of the Good Shepherd 1. Because of who the Shepherd is 2. Because of what the Shepherd gives 22 Then came the Festival of Dedication[a] at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep […]
The Parable of the Bad Tenants 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat […]
Christian, Love Your Enemies I. What does that mean? II. How is that possible? 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If […]
Life Guide Christians, Preach the Word! I. Consider the Source of the Word II. Appreciate the Power of the Word. III. Remember the Purpose for the Word 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have […]
Life Guide Mary, the Mother of Jesus I. Blessed by God II. Acknowledged by Others III. Giving Glory to God 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the […]
32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” Waiting is not easy. Isn’t that right? Last week Pastor Wordell asked how many “cruel” parents put out […]