Peter isn’t happy about what’s going to happen to Jesus. Neither are we. Suffer? Killed? Terrible! Let’s be followers without the suffering. In seminary, no one quite knew what…
Jesus came to do many interwoven things. Jesus came for one reason. We get it when people aren’t interested in Jesus despite our efforts—half-hearted or whole-hearted—our attempts to share…
We’ll hear about Nicodemus again. He’s the one who, along with Joseph of Arimathea, helps to put Jesus in the tomb. What needs be understood about Nicodemus is that not…
Bible Text: Luke 8:26-39 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires—our lives can be turned upside down, so quickly, so completely. The news cameras are almost always there, after,…
Bible Text: Mark 8:27-38 | Preacher: Paul Kucera John the Baptist, or Elijah, or one of the prophets—that’s pretty good company. Have you ever asked someone who he or she…
Bible Text: Mark 7:24-37 | Preacher: Paul Kucera Well, nobody likes to be called a dog. We tend to be very attached to our pets, yet no one likes to…
Bible Text: Mark 6:1-13 | Preacher: Paul Kucera In the Gospel accounts, people are always being amazed by Jesus. Even Pontius Pilate is amazed at Jesus, though not for quite…