Jesus on Money
Money does not determine your character, it reveals it. Both generosity and greed are found among the rich and poor alike. This week the Powerball lottery jackpot is at an all-time high- over one billion dollars! People are literally lining up to purchase lottery tickets in hopes of overnight riches! Jesus spoke often of money, and explained why – because “where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” Jesus warned that we not fall into the endless trap of accumulating possessions. He wasn’t speaking against saving money, but against the… Read More
Jesus Heals.
Jesus was known for healing people. In fact, Jesus was healing people even before “He was wounded for our transgressions.” Healing is a manifestation of the Kingdom of God and is available to us today! For those who have suffered from sickness or disease, particularly those who have experienced the ravages of a long-term illness or the deep loss that accompanies the death of a loved one, the topic of healing is not merely philosophical or even theological, it is emotional. With sensitivity to those personally affected by the pain of sickness… Read More
Contend for God’s Will through Prayer!
The will of God is not automatic. Some people – even sincere believers – mistakenly believe: “If it happened, it must have been God’s will.” God’s will must be sought, received by faith, and contended for. There is an enemy still lurking in this world, one who has authority on earth (not ultimate authority, but the jurisdiction we permit). His kingdom of darkness and deception is still in operation, and stands in resistance to the Kingdom of God and the people of that Kingdom. The default setting in our world is sin,… Read More
How I Approach the Last Book
Likely one of the youngest of Jesus’ disciples, John managed to outlive them all. He had mourned the loss of his friends, particularly because each of his fellow comrades had been martyred for his faith. John, too, had been persecuted and suffered; yet his life had somehow been spared. With leathered skin and a weathered soul, John’s mind and spirit remained vivacious and sensitive to the voice of God. Banished to a remote island (Patmos) as a prisoner, John spent his time praying for and writing to the several churches under his… Read More
How Matthew Saw Jesus
Matthew wrote his account of the gospel of Jesus Christ to convince his fellow Jews that Jesus was their long-awaited Messiah. A former tax collector, Matthew now logged and recorded genealogies, prophecies, and experiences that provided compelling evidence of who Jesus was. The first chapter of his book opens with a genealogy beginning with Abraham, the father of the faith, continuing to King David, and ultimately culminating with Jesus by way of his earthly father, Joseph. Not only is this lineage impressive, it fulfills Messianic requirements. Matthew then gives details regarding the… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 