Introduction: I wish to tell my lead pastor journey through the storyline of the donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. If you have ever dealt with a donkey, you know they are smart, strong-willed, and stubborn. That makes Jesus’ request in Mark 11 all the more interesting when He asks...
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: What is the most dramatic story in the Bible for you? Which Bible story do you like to hear over and over again? The story of Moses, Samson, Jesus, or Paul? Do you like to hear about healings and miracles? If you explore your favorite story deeply enough, you will find that God works...
Introduction: In the natural, it is hard to understand how people’s lives can be radically changed by God’s grace. It isn’t surprising that we still struggle with God’s transforming power today! If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then you are in the process of becoming totally New even though you may struggle to...
Introduction: Scientists tell us that most of the body replaces itself every 7 – 15 years. The interior lining of the digestive track is new every 5 days. Skin all over our body is new every 2 – 4 weeks. The red blood cells are new every 6 months. Your liver regenerates every couple of...
Introduction: Have you ever noticed that movies are often not as good as the book? Sometimes, something is lost in the translation from the in-depth text to the verbal dialogue and the visual imagery. Sometimes, I believe, Jesus gets lost in the translation. Often people see Jesus only as a good man, a great teacher,...
