Recent Sermons

Often our own agendas, life's pressures and problems, and unexpected circumstances cause us to be distracted and self-focused. In our distraction, we can fail to even notice those around us who are hurting and need help. In this passage, Jesus sets the example of service and sacrifice at a very difficult time in his life and ministry.

In times of political turmoil, or any difficulties in our lives, where do we turn for comfort and relief. True comfort and relief will not be found through human devices but only in God.

God hates pride. Pride is at the heart of all sin and promotes self-gratification and self-promotion. God requires, honors, and blesses humility. Jesus calls his children to lives of self-denial, service and sacrifice. These are the characteristics that mark true greatness.

What do you consider to be the greatest treasure of your life? How are you investing your life? What is the center of who you are and how you live? The answers to these questions will not only impact your life now but for all eternity.

Jesus uses children and a rich, young ruler to further explain what it means to follow him. Coming to God through Jesus demands a childlike trust and faith rather than trying to do something ourselves to earn that privilege.

In an attempt to discredit Jesus and alienate him from the crowds, the Pharisees question him about the emotionally charged topic of divorce. Instead of getting caught up in all of the debates of the day, Jesus takes them back to the scriptural model for marriage and the authority of God under which it was instituted.