Relationships are a huge part of life—family, friends, coworkers, church members. They can be such a blessing, but let’s be real: not all relationships are healthy. Some can leave us feeling drained, hurt, or even doubting ourselves. That’s what people call “toxic relationships.” But what’s more important is figuring out what the Bible says about…
Anxiety is something that many of us face at different points in our lives. Whether it’s rooted in uncertainty about the future, personal struggles, or overwhelming circumstances, the peace of God can meet us even in the most difficult times. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults…
Introduction to Children’s Easter Sermon Ideas Easter tops the chart in our Christian journey. It’s all about hope, getting a fresh start, and understanding the life-changing love God has for each of us. As Easter rolls around, we have a great chance to chat with the kids about the plan of salvation and the importance…
Introduction: Understanding the Parable of the Bags of Gold This great parable from a section of scripture in Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25: 14-30 tells the account of a rich man who entrusts his money to his servants while he goes away on a journey. So, let’s turn to the Gospel of Matthew and see if…
Introduction The season of Advent is a time that is so special to me and most of those around me. You may be in a very liturgical setting or in a church setting that isn’t so much. However, we want to put together messages for our congregations and small groups that pull back the layers…
Introduction In our world today we could really use some more peacemakers, couldn’t we? Unfortunately, there are many who want to keep trouble brewing in relationships or all manner of life rather than being instruments of peace. Of course, the best examples of peacemakers are the peacemakers in the Bible. We want to take a look…
Today, we’re diving into a topic we’ve all heard a lot about—pride. Pride can fall into a couple of categories but one such category is a sin against God. So, we want to make sure we see what the Bible says about that. We will actually see some examples of pride in the Bible. In…
The concept and illustrations of “twelve stones in the Bible” are quite intriguing. We know that God uses great symbolism in incredible ways. The Bible weaves together a fine tapestry of history, theology, and symbolism. We can find meaning in some of the smallest details found in Holy Scripture. This certainly applies when we talk…
I guess I don’t write about teenagers as much as I might have back when I was younger and worked as a Student Pastor. I guess that’s something that I should correct. God’s word is filled with many unique and exciting characters – real people who lived in various times of the Old Testament and…