Introduction: How do you remain hopeful in a hopelessly broken world? Every one of us will wrestle with this dilemma at some level. If you have ever had something you placed your hope in come crashing down around you, you know the feeling of hopelessness. But, when you place your hope in God’s love, you...
Introduction: We live in uncertain times, but that’s not a new phenomenon. Biblical accounts are full of uncertainty that give opportunity for biblical characters to trust in a certain God. Today we struggle to find peace when the future seems uncertain. But the question this morning is: “How do you deal with uncertainty, when you...
Introduction: Have you ever had a moment in your life when you felt very insecure of yourself? You may have felt like your ability wasn’t up to the task or that you didn’t have the right kind of clothing or shoes to participate in the event. Those scenarios certainly play on our insecurities. Today, I...
Introduction: How do you talk about peace? How often do you pray for peace? What would real peace look like for you? Do you have peace this Christmas Season? The Bible is all about the message of Shalom, peace. God is even called the God of Peace. Jesus was announced as the Prince of Peace....
Introduction: 1 John ends like a Zoom call that gets disconnected. It seems as though John is in the middle of a statement, and the internet shuts down. This loving, warmhearted disciple of Jesus, John, concludes by telling the 2nd and 3rd generation Christians to make Jesus the center of their life and worship. What...
Introduction: Who in life do you love most? Who loves you most, and how do you determine who loves you most? Psychology tells us that love is a basic necessity in everyone’s life. Love is more than emotional sentiment or physical attraction. The Apostle John teaches us that love is a selfless and sacrificial action....
