Bethany Verrett
An idol is inanimate. At best, worshipping a false god is worshipping a rock given a personality through human imagination. At worst, it is open rebellion against God by choosing to worship an evil en...
Mike Leake
We might think that the Minor Prophets are less important than the Major Prophets. But that’s not what the word minor means here. “Minor” has more to do with their size and scope than it has to d...
Mike Leake
God will need to rescue and redeem His bride from all of the awful decisions and covenants and relationships that she has made. But He will do it. He will buy her back. And this is what we see the Lor...
When it comes to describing “the theology of the Old Testament,” not everyone is convinced that there is a single theology represented in these diverse books. It's more fruitful to understand the Old ...
Alyssa Roat
It’s not unlikely that you might hear a sermon preached on Gideon. The story of Samson is a Sunday School staple — despite some of its more mature elements. And Deborah serves as an insp...
Bethany Verrett
This sermon is good for seeing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the lens of the Old Testament, understanding God’s plan through the Hebrew people and the nation of Israel, and the co...
The Lord’s Prayer can be rote, or it can become a divine force unleashing God’s glorious blessing. How is “Thy kingdom come” a prayer that literally changes the world? Pray then like this: “Our Fat...
Ruth Clemence
We do not like to admit our weaknesses. The expression “play to your strengths” is all about focusing on what we do well. If people could see us for who we really are from the inside &nd...
Stephanie Englehart
Suffering is a universal problem, which is part of what makes the book of Job, a story known for suffering and lasting faith, so relatable. In chapter 19, Job says "I know that my redeemer lives." But...
Do you see spiritual things clearly? Or is your vision of God and His will for your life clouded by spiritual cataracts or near-sightedness brought on by an unhealthy preoccupation with things?...
Everyone who believes in Christ has a special calling to a particular sphere of obedience and ministry. Jeremiah was not just set apart for salvation, he was set apart for vocation. God had work for h...
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When the world feels out of control, we can turn to prayer to focus and calm our thoughts on God's promises. Praying is an effective way to surrender your worries and fears to God and replace them wit...