“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (5:6). O, that the earth would be filled with the righteousness of God! O, that those…
I feel a little like Jude. No, not Judas—though I’ve had my moments, God knows! Jude—he wrote a brief letter that comes just before Revelation. Location, location, location. Jude begins…
On this day, we specially remember Jesus making his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, that God’s Word might be fulfilled. Today, we also conclude our time with Jonah. Jesus was asked…
Jonah has had a transforming experience. He had been living his faith his way. Look where it got him. God wasn’t interested in making Jonah sorry, though; God is interested…
God will settle all accounts. Each of us labors under a stack of Past Due notices. We’ve lived beyond our means. We wanted to have fun, leave the worries for…
Anyone besides me hesitant to start a conversation about Jesus, hesitant to share your faith? We don’t want to offend anybody. Society and culture tell us religion is private, and…
The disciples are on their journey, proclaiming and healing by the authority of Jesus: in the name and in the character of Jesus. They’re taking the name of Jesus…
There is a qualitative difference in one who has been claimed by the faith, by the Spirit. God’s love looks like something; faith looks like something. There is a…
Bible Text: Matthew 5:9-12 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | “Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (5:9). Peace must be made. Have you considered that?…
Bible Text: Matthew 5:1-4 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Over the next few Sundays, I’d like to walk with you through the Beatitudes, this first part of the Sermon on…