Have you noticed that there are several “restoration” shows on TV these days, such as home restoration, auto restoration, and even antique restoration? It seems that there’s a “restoration fascination” going on in our culture. Well, I have good news, beloved. One day, the Lord Himself will return and restore all things — really, make all things new. It’s the final chapter in His Story.
Have you ever watched one of those audition-type TV shows like America’s Got Talent, American Idol, or The Voice? The best ones in my view are when the contestant initially appears unassuming, but then blows the judges and the audience away by his or her performance. Well, about 1950 years ago, a rather unassuming man stepped onto the world’s stage and blew everyone away. His name was Paul; and he finished well.
Last year an article was published entitled, “Meet Those Who ‘Love Jesus but Not the Church.'” It explores adults who say they are Christian but are not part of a local church…and apparently this is a growing trend in our country. Today, as we continue our study in the book of Acts we will see what Scripture says about the Church and this very trend. My hope is that we will discover what God intended for the Church, the greatest global community ever born.
“The Church is a building” is one of the many misconceptions people have of the Church. Misconceptions like this one are problematic because a mistaken view of the Church robs people from experiencing what God intended. So join me today as we walk through the book of Acts and tackle several of the misconceptions of the Church. My hope is that we discover what it means to be part of the greatest global community ever born.
Unexpected comebacks are the most exciting events in sports. To see a team or an individual come from so far behind to claim the ultimate victory is a thrill-ride of emotion. Well, beloved, in the resurrection of Jesus we see the ultimate comeback in the history of the world. And a lady named Mary Magdalene witnessed it first.
Recently we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Other than the need to wear green so we don’t get pinched, and a familiarity with the legend of him driving out the snakes in Ireland, I’m not sure most of us could really explain why we celebrate this day and this man. I myself honestly couldn’t until quite recently. I assure you his life is worth remembering (and honoring) — for he lived in the spirit of the One who stayed up on a cross for us.
“Do you believe this?” In John 11, Jesus poses the most important question that each of us must answer. Today as we continue our sermon series “The Story” we will examine this question as we look at the ultimate miracle Jesus performed. Regardless of where you are spiritually, join us to see why your answer to this question matters.
Did you know only one miracle, apart from Jesus’ resurrection, occurs in all four of the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As we continue in our series “The Story,” we will discover this miracle, the commotion it caused, and how it led many disciples to quit following Jesus.
I don’t know if you’re like me, but when I get home at night and check the scores, if my team won, then I’ll watch the highlights. (If they lost, I won’t bother.) Now, translate that rationale to my take on the Bible… I checked the final score (i.e. read the end) and Jesus wins. So, I’m more inclined to watch His “highlights.”
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