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“Pentecost: Policing Ourselves”
In our continuing exploration of the multi-faceted implications of Pentecost, we arrive at the public implications of internal revival in the Holy Spirit.
“Pentecost: the Restrainer of Chaos”
In this third installment in a series in anticipation of the Day of Pentecost, we take a look at the Holy Spirit's capacity to restrain the evil that manifests as chaos.
“Pentecost: Navigating Deception”
Deception begins in the realm of belief— hence, it isn't visible immediately. But by the time it is full blown, it inevitably manifests, and this is precisely why it is best addressed by the Spirit of Truth— the Holy Spirit.
“Pentecost: Rebutting Philosophers”
There is something very contemporary about emphasizing the living and indwelling Christ. In a world where A.I. is touted as one day "taking over" religion, we need to know that there are certain spiritual realities that can neither be updated nor replaced.
“The Canaries of Calvary”
Christ is NOT peripheral to history, despite what the world thinks. And the ways in which the people of God are treated will define the Judgement.
“Look Upon and Live”
The early disciples wanted to see the Father; they failed to recognize that the incarnate Son is a true (and much safer!) reflection of the eternal God.
“Inevitable!”
Among all the other oxymorons we know, there is this one called "partial fulfillment". And yet, given what we know of the character of God, because Jesus' resurrection is called the "first fruits", it also means that the rest of the crop is assured. The resurrection...
“From Cursed to Cured”
Sin bring curses. Jesus brings the cure. Substitutionary Atonement is not a modern analysis of Christ's work on the cross. The idea was there from the beginning among the Apostles and is even embedded in the Suffering Servant passage of Isaiah 53.
“In the Absence of Truth, Power”
A number of very memorable Scripture passages contain a very clear juxtaposition between truth and power. And tragically, our culture today has become one that seems to prefer power to truth.
“Animals in the Salvation Plan”
Another in our series of request sermons— this time on the significance of God's relationships with our pets.
“Occupied with God: Spirit vs. Flesh”
Continuing on in our request series, today, we'll tackle some of those passages with speak about the contradiction between the Spirit and the Flesh.
“Precarious and Preeminent Prayer”
The Lord is salvation, and one of most common repeating prayer-themes in all the Bible bears witness to those precarious situations where our need to be saved is preeminent.