The Righteous Man Without Control

Scripture: “And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly” (Matthew 1.19) MAIN POINT:…

The Love That Crowns Advent

Scripture: “And they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)” (Matthew 1.23) MAIN POINT: God’s love doesn’t wait for our permission; it…

Waiting with Faith

Scripture: “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a…

Waiting with Faith

Scripture: “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a…

Making Space for Others

Scripture: “As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed…

Bringing Questions to Jesus

Scripture: “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient…

The JOY Candle

Scripture: “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your…

Blessed in the Scandal

Scripture: “And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” (Matthew 11.6) MAIN POINT: Jesus acknowledges that His way of working in the…

The Middle Time

Scripture: “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice…

The Honest Question

Scripture: “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are you…