AN UNCIVIL FAITH - Matthew 13:44-46

While civil religion is innocuous, easy, upbeat, compatible, accommodating, user-friendly, and readily accepted by the masses of a particular nation or political culture, faith is an uncivil invasion and disruption of all things previously cherished.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - Matthew 13:36-43

The direct teachings of Jesus to his disciples move quickly from the personal to the missional. That is, once it is established that you are going to follow him, then you have the responsibility of leading out in the task of the church.

A MIRACULOUS FAITH - Daniel 3:16-30

A miraculous faith is one that needs no miracle.

A CALCULATED DECISION - Deuteronomy 30

While some sources report the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day, there is one that, while it may be delayed, can never be avoided.

THE CENTERPIECE OF A NEW BEGINNING - Nehemiah 8:1-12

New Years’s resolutions are an unnecessary consideration for those who follow Christ. When rightly understood this commitment means I am resolved to one thing—to live out the teachings of God’s word in a way that brings honor and glory to him. With this resolve, no area of life goes untouched.

THE SUM OF IT ALL: LOVE - Revelation 1:4-6

From Genesis to Revelation, beginning to end, creation to the consummation of the ages the story of God’s redemptive plan is driven by one thing—love.

THE REALITY OF JOY - John 16:16-24

The reality of joy can be a tipping point in the witness of our faith.