There are times when we feel distant from God. It can be easy to feel like God has abandoned us, but that is not the case. It’s in those moments that we must choose to worship and remember what we know is true.Jon Allen

There are times when we feel distant from God. It can be easy to feel like God has abandoned us, but that is not the case. It’s in those moments that we must choose to worship and remember what we know is true.Jon Allen

It's easy to get into the mindset of why me? Why do they have everything and I am struggling. Psalms 73 is the prayer of a man going through just such an experience. It's important to remember, just as Asaph did, that things here are temporary and what we are working for is eternal.Jeremy Sides

It's easy to get into the mindset of why me? Why do they have everything and I am struggling. Psalms 73 is the prayer of a man going through just such an experience. It's important to remember, just as Asaph did, that things here are temporary and what we are working for is eternal.Jeremy Sides

When studying Psalms it is important to remember their purpose when they were written as well as how they may be used today. Psalm 118 is a triumphant song of praise that is still used in Jewish ceremonies today. For the Christian, there is an amazing "then and now" in understanding this Psalm and knowing how it represents Jesus and what He did for…

When studying Psalms it is important to remember their purpose when they were written as well as how they may be used today. Psalm 118 is a triumphant song of praise that is still used in Jewish ceremonies today. For the Christian, there is an amazing "then and now" in understanding this Psalm and knowing how it represents Jesus and what He did for…

Are we going to be ready when our time comes? That is a major theme of Jesus’ ministry, and it’s an urgent matter. To get the point across, Jesus tells an incredibly dynamic story in Luke 16 that we will study this week.Jon Allen

Are we going to be ready when our time comes? That is a major theme of Jesus’ ministry, and it’s an urgent matter. To get the point across, Jesus tells an incredibly dynamic story in Luke 16 that we will study this week.Jon Allen

When a father is disrespected and betrayed by his own children, how would we expect him to react? The religious leaders of Jesus’ day believed that those who were sinners and traitors to God’s people were not deserving of love. However, Jesus tells three dramatic stories that describe the depth of compassion and desire God has for every person.…

When a father is disrespected and betrayed by his own children, how would we expect him to react? The religious leaders of Jesus’ day believed that those who were sinners and traitors to God’s people were not deserving of love. However, Jesus tells three dramatic stories that describe the depth of compassion and desire God has for every person.…

Who gets to sit at the table with Jesus when the time comes? Is it the religious or the powerful? Is it the rich or the influential? In our passage this week, Jesus tells a story that explains who will have a seat at the table.Ben Collins

Who gets to sit at the table with Jesus when the time comes? Is it the religious or the powerful? Is it the rich or the influential? In our passage this week, Jesus tells a story that explains who will have a seat at the table.Ben Collins

While we wait for Jesus’ return, it can be very easy to get distracted. But Jesus told His followers to keep their belts tight and lights on every day expecting His return. There’s a blessing for those that do and a consequence for those that don’t. In this passage, He tells us the importance of staying watchful.…

While we wait for Jesus’ return, it can be very easy to get distracted. But Jesus told His followers to keep their belts tight and lights on every day expecting His return. There’s a blessing for those that do and a consequence for those that don’t. In this passage, He tells us the importance of staying watchful.…

“Do not worry.” Easier said than done. But Jesus said it and it is certainly possible to do. In this passage, we will uncover the key to escaping anxiety with regard to our earthly needs, starting with a story about a man who had more than he could have ever dreamed.Jon Allen

“Do not worry.” Easier said than done. But Jesus said it and it is certainly possible to do. In this passage, we will uncover the key to escaping anxiety with regard to our earthly needs, starting with a story about a man who had more than he could have ever dreamed.Jon Allen

As simple as the idea of prayer sounds, many people are intimidated by the idea of hearing from and speaking to God. Since a disciple of Jesus wants to do everything just like Him, it makes perfect sense for us to look to Him to understand how to pray. That’s what we examine in Luke 11 as Jesus gives His followers a prayer model to follow.…

As simple as the idea of prayer sounds, many people are intimidated by the idea of hearing from and speaking to God. Since a disciple of Jesus wants to do everything just like Him, it makes perfect sense for us to look to Him to understand how to pray. That’s what we examine in Luke 11 as Jesus gives His followers a prayer model to follow.…

We could easily misunderstand Jesus’ message about following His commands and think it means checking off a list of accomplishments. Activity is not a substitute for abiding. Our passage this week contrasts two women and how their responses to Jesus prove this to be true.Jon Allen

We could easily misunderstand Jesus’ message about following His commands and think it means checking off a list of accomplishments. Activity is not a substitute for abiding. Our passage this week contrasts two women and how their responses to Jesus prove this to be true.Jon Allen

We know we are supposed to love our neighbor, but who qualifies? When Jesus is asked this question, He doesn’t answer it. Instead, He tells a story that leads us to a completely different question.Jon Allen

We know we are supposed to love our neighbor, but who qualifies? When Jesus is asked this question, He doesn’t answer it. Instead, He tells a story that leads us to a completely different question.Jon Allen

Things look really exciting in Jesus’ ministry when we get up to chapter 9, but the reality of His mission is not revolution but rejection. Jesus begins explaining to His disciples what it will take to stick with Him when the going gets tough.Jon Allen

Things look really exciting in Jesus’ ministry when we get up to chapter 9, but the reality of His mission is not revolution but rejection. Jesus begins explaining to His disciples what it will take to stick with Him when the going gets tough.Jon Allen

What is faith, and what can it do? In two incredible moments, we see Jesus respond to two very different people’s faith and completely change their lives. We will discuss how to have faith today and how Jesus will respond to it.Jon Allen

What is faith, and what can it do? In two incredible moments, we see Jesus respond to two very different people’s faith and completely change their lives. We will discuss how to have faith today and how Jesus will respond to it.Jon Allen

Any farmer can tell you that you need good soil to grow productive crops, so Jesus uses this picture to teach His followers how to be productive disciples. As we read Jesus’ first parable, we will be challenged to ask, “Which kind of soil am I?”Jon Allen

Any farmer can tell you that you need good soil to grow productive crops, so Jesus uses this picture to teach His followers how to be productive disciples. As we read Jesus’ first parable, we will be challenged to ask, “Which kind of soil am I?”Jon Allen

What is the result of choosing to live like Jesus? If we choose to do this, what difference will we see in our lives? In this example, Jesus dramatically compares the life built on His foundation and the life built on a human foundation.Ron Loflin

What is the result of choosing to live like Jesus? If we choose to do this, what difference will we see in our lives? In this example, Jesus dramatically compares the life built on His foundation and the life built on a human foundation.Ron Loflin

Resurrection Day is the most significant holiday on the Christian calendar. Our forgiveness was secured on the cross, but our hope was assured with the empty tomb. Today, we remember the resurrection and the life it promises.Jon Allen

Resurrection Day is the most significant holiday on the Christian calendar. Our forgiveness was secured on the cross, but our hope was assured with the empty tomb. Today, we remember the resurrection and the life it promises.Jon Allen

Our character reflects whomever we follow. A disciple should ultimately be a carbon copy of their teacher. As He continues The Sermon on the Plain, Jesus describes what it tangibly means to follow Him and be transformed into His likeness.Jon Allen

Our character reflects whomever we follow. A disciple should ultimately be a carbon copy of their teacher. As He continues The Sermon on the Plain, Jesus describes what it tangibly means to follow Him and be transformed into His likeness.Jon Allen

Anybody can love a person who loves them back, but Jesus expects more of His followers. As the Sermon on the Plain continues, Jesus upends His disciples’ understanding of how to react when they are taken advantage of because of their faith.Jon Allen

Anybody can love a person who loves them back, but Jesus expects more of His followers. As the Sermon on the Plain continues, Jesus upends His disciples’ understanding of how to react when they are taken advantage of because of their faith.Jon Allen

Despite the incredible things that are happening through Jesus, He needs the disciples to understand the reality of what they are doing. This will not be a path to wealth and power; quite the opposite. In our message this week, Jesus sets the stage for what true blessing and success look like.Jon Allen

Despite the incredible things that are happening through Jesus, He needs the disciples to understand the reality of what they are doing. This will not be a path to wealth and power; quite the opposite. In our message this week, Jesus sets the stage for what true blessing and success look like.Jon Allen

Things are starting to heat up with Jesus’ ministry, and the religious establishment is getting more and more uncomfortable with this new teacher. In an attempt to trap Jesus, the Pharisees question Him on Sabbath rules and end up getting put in their place.Jon Allen

Things are starting to heat up with Jesus’ ministry, and the religious establishment is getting more and more uncomfortable with this new teacher. In an attempt to trap Jesus, the Pharisees question Him on Sabbath rules and end up getting put in their place.Jon Allen

This week we are discussing how Luke describes the initial calling of some of the disciples. They left everything to follow Jesus! The insight we learn from their stories can encourage us. We must recognize that Jesus is the LORD, choose to FOLLOW Him daily, while acknowledging that we need Him because we are SINNERS.…

This week we are discussing how Luke describes the initial calling of some of the disciples. They left everything to follow Jesus! The insight we learn from their stories can encourage us. We must recognize that Jesus is the LORD, choose to FOLLOW Him daily, while acknowledging that we need Him because we are SINNERS.…

After being baptized, Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days. There He was tempted by Satan in three significant ways. How did Jesus handle these temptations? Let’s look together in Luke chapter 4 to learn how to handle temptations we might face.Ben Collins

After being baptized, Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days. There He was tempted by Satan in three significant ways. How did Jesus handle these temptations? Let’s look together in Luke chapter 4 to learn how to handle temptations we might face.Ben Collins

To begin His ministry, Jesus chose to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. John was baptizing people for the repentance of their sins. But why would someone who had no sin to repent choose to be baptized?Jeremy Sides

To begin His ministry, Jesus chose to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. John was baptizing people for the repentance of their sins. But why would someone who had no sin to repent choose to be baptized?Jeremy Sides

Luke is a first-class historian. His orderly account of what God did through Jesus’ ministry is captivating and eye-opening. As we start our study, we will better understand who Luke is, who he was writing to, and why he took the time to record these events in such meticulous detail.Jon Allen

Luke is a first-class historian. His orderly account of what God did through Jesus’ ministry is captivating and eye-opening. As we start our study, we will better understand who Luke is, who he was writing to, and why he took the time to record these events in such meticulous detail.Jon Allen

Ultimately, we cannot control anyone else. Experiencing community is dependent primarily on our commitment to character. Will we choose to be the kind of people who experience fellowship, or will we choose to be people who allow wedges to be driven between us and others?Jon Allen

Ultimately, we cannot control anyone else. Experiencing community is dependent primarily on our commitment to character. Will we choose to be the kind of people who experience fellowship, or will we choose to be people who allow wedges to be driven between us and others?Jon Allen