In this sermon we read in Matthew 11:20-30 as Jesus rebukes Chorazin and Bethsaida for their lack of repentance and in response states that the truths of life are hidden from the learned and given to the little children. We are reminded that God blesses us with the person of Jesus who is simple and kind when our lives are engulfed in the complexity and brokenness of the world. We are also reminded that this person, Jesus, gives us an invitation to come and know him deeply instead of simply learning about him.
Continue ReadingIn Genesis 2 we learned that God has created rest. Rest (or Sabbath) is a means by which we get to enjoy God’s creation and ultimately, God Himself. Rest is not about doing, but about being. Ultimately, Day 7 is not about what God produces, but who God is.
Continue ReadingGod’s perfect rest is waiting for His people in heaven: a place of resting from stress, anxiety and labor. It is not a place of inactivity, but of rest from toil, stress and struggle. The peace of God that we are able to experience now points us toward that perfect, final rest. Jesus came to lead us to God’s rest and He wants you to come and experience it in part now, but fully with Him at the end of the journey.
Continue ReadingPastor Jim teaches from Romans 14 and sheds some light on Paul’s views on disputable matters. We all have and will face circumstances where direction and wisdom are necessary but scripture doesn’t seem to address our issue directly. How are we to come to a decision? What happens when believers disagree on such matters? Pastor Jim address’ these and many other questions including the role God should play in all our decisions.
Continue ReadingIn Joshua 5, the people of Israel celebrate Passover in hopes of the remaining promise of the land that is to come. In this message Pastor Jim explains how we too can celebrate our future hope in heaven now.
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