Faith That Waits
By Bradley Gray
07/15/25
22mins

Faith That Waits

Chapter 3 of Habakkuk, which is often referred to as “the Psalm of Habakkuk,” is a song of catharsis, relief, faith, and profound emotion.
What Makes a Saint? A Saint Is Held By Promise
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
07/14/25

What Makes a Saint? A Saint Is Held By Promise

God doesn’t just simply give you all the things. He does so because his very own Son came down and earned all the things for you.
Peace Be With You
Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
07/11/25

Peace Be With You

‘Peace’ means “I have forgiven all those sins against me.”

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Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
01/16/20

Limping In The Faith: How the Narrative Order of Scripture Teaches the Gospel

What then does this sequence of stories teach us? It teaches us a pertinent lesson about the Christian life.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
01/15/20

Why Did God Add Fish to His Diet?

Throughout the Old Testament, the seas and fish were symbols of the Gentiles. When Jesus ate fish, and called fishermen, he showed us that the mission to the Gentiles was about to begin in earnest.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
01/12/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7 (Epiphany 2: Series A)

For the Israelites, the language of restoration cannot be separated from the language of resurrection.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
01/06/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)

In chapter 41 the servant is identified as Israel, but chapter 42 is a different servant. In fact, Matthew 12:18-21 makes the ID clear—this Servant is Jesus!
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/30/19

Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:4-15 (Christmas 2: Series A)

Solomon asks for what is necessary to carry out this task, an understanding/wise and discerning mind.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/23/19

Where All Men Are At Home

Christmas is, therefore, the beginning of Christ’s earthly ministry, even while he awaits a number of years to gather his disciples and inaugurate his preaching of the kingdom.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/23/19

The Promises of Advent: Resurrected

The promise of Advent is the promise of the lamb slain, who is born and given for us so that we don’t have to fear sin, death, and hell.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
12/23/19

Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

‘What’s so great about Christmas?” That is the question which the preacher must answer!
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/23/19

Old Testament: Isaiah 63: 7-14 (Christmas 1: Series A)

If the LORD is faithful to His Covenant—and He must be—then He will remember His people and take action.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
12/20/19

The Promises of Advent: Suffered and Died

Should we really be surprised that it would happen this way, that the servant would suffer for our salvation and die for our forgiveness?
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
12/18/19

Silent Night

One gloomy, silent night, God stepped into our darkness. The Word had not only spoken but was now made flesh.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
12/18/19

Jesus Is Coming to Town

Jesus does not come to see how we will welcome Him. He does not come to make a list of who is bad or good because there is no list. Only a book of life. And He has come to write our names in that book.
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