It’s no accident, no coincidence, that temptation follows baptism. John offered a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Jews were familiar with the forgiveness of sins: they gloried…
The world seemed awfully vast and rather hostile to those eleven men on their way to Galilee. What did Jesus want to say to them there? What did he want…
Bible Text: Matthew 16:13-20 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Jesus gives Simon a new name: Peter. In Revelation, Jesus tells us all the victorious will receive a new name (Rev.…
Bible Text: Jeremiah 31:7-14 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Jesus is the proof that God keeps His promises. He keeps His promises not because of us but despite us. That…