“…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching…” (1 Tim. 4:13)
2 Timothy 3:1-4:5 In the last days hard (perilous, terrible) times will come, characterized by people who abuse others because they only love themselves. The sinful traits listed in this passage are familiar to us as we look at our world today. Paul instructs us to know and obey the Holy Scriptures which will give…
Colossians 1:15-23 Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God. By Him and for Him all things were created. He is the head of the body and has supremacy in all things. What does this mean to us? We, who once were the enemies of God have now been reconciled to God by Christ’s…
Psalm 3 David’s life is a mess. Even though his troubles are of his own making, even though God has the right to say “I told you so”–what does David do about it? He cries out to the Lord because he knows that God is faithful.
Psalm 2 “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? Conspiracy theory? God says, “Yes, there is.” This psalm reveals that the world’s systems are united against God and His kingdom. But in the end, Jesus will reign.
Psalm 1 Happy is the person who . . . In the original language, the happiness or blessedness that is spoken of is the result of doing something (or not doing something). If you want to live a happy or blessed life, pay attention to the instructions provided in Psalm 1.
Malachi 4:4-6 As Malachi concludes the Lord’s words to His people. He calls upon them to remember–To remember the Law of God and the worldview it promotes, to remember the specific instructions that the Bible lays out about how to live life. Respond to God’s Word by repenting and allowing the Lord to turn you…
Malachi 3:13-4:3 “You have spoken harsh things about Me,” God says, “because you have said that it is futile to serve God.” But in the end the distinction will be clear between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who don’t. It does matter–it will matter who we serve. You…
Malachi 3:6-12 As Malachi continues to bring to the people the issues that the Lord has against them, he gets to the topic of money. God says they are robbing Him by withholding their tithes and offerings. In this sermon, Pastor Chris relates what the Bible says about how and why we are to give…
Malachi 2:17-3:5 The Lord says He is tired of people asking, “Where is the God of justice?” He lets them know that the God of justice is soon coming in person. He is coming as a refiner’s fire to put things right. “But who can endure the day of His coming?”
Malachi 2:10-16 In the Book of Malachi, God is “having words with His people.” In this passage, God addresses the important, timely issue of marriage. He is not pleased with those who have broken that God-ordained covenant between husband and wife. The exhortation is that we guard ourselves and be careful not to “break faith”…