Sometimes it's easy to honor God with our lips and yet have our hearts far from Him. But a heart that is far from God will reveal itself in our words and deeds.
Matthew 14:22-36 Matthew 14:22-36
Jesus often sends us out into storms as He did the disciples, but we may be comforted in knowing that He is praying for us.
Tom Miyashiro Tom Miyashiro
Tom Miyashiro of Faith 2 Faith Ministries International shares his perspective -- of awkward years going to school in Willimantic CT and the tragic loss of his wife Amy -- through the lens of a Christ-centered life.
1 Peter 1:2-11 Pastor Rich Chapman
Our journey with Christ requires effort to be fruitful even though it is His power at work in us. It is more like a bike ride than a nap in an easy chair.
Matthew 14:13-21 Pastor Rich Chapman
God wants to bless us by multiplying the little we have to make it much. Yet, whatever He blesses, He breaks. Are we willing to be broken?
Matthew 14:1-13a Pastor Rich Chapman
Herod did not want to hear that he was wrong to have married his brother's wife so instead of addressing the situation, he killed the messenger, John the Baptist.
Matthew 13:53-58 Pastor Rich Chapman
Jesus offended those who knew Him only as a man. It is up to us to see past the man and past the familiar to the holy.
Matthew 13:44-52 Pastor Rich Chapman
Today we look at three of the Kingdom Parables, which instruct us that Jesus gave all He had for the treasure that is you and me. Nothing less than all we have will do in return.
Matthew 13:31-35 Pastor Rich Chapman
The knowledge of the Gospel started out very small, but now people all over the planet know the good news. In the same way, we may only have a little faith now, but God can use what little we have to spread the word even more.
Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Rich Chapman
In the parable of the weeds, we see that God is working, yet so is Satan. It is hard for man to distinguish the wheat from the weeds until it is time for harvest. But God's ultimate judgment will be right.
Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Rich Chapman
The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you but not to unbelievers. Those who want to understand will hear the hidden meaning in parables.
How God helps us draw closer to Him Jim Hines
In today's message, Jim Hines shares scriptures that encourage us to deepen our relationship with Christ by asking Him for the specific spiritual gifts we need to make us conform to His image.
Backsliding Paul
All Christians have experienced backsliding as Simon did. Self introspection is necessary to examine our hearts where sin begins, but it is not helpful to dwell on our failures. Repent and go on to win souls!
Matthew 12:38-45 Pastor Rich Chapman
Jesus is not obligated to perform tricks for us. If Jesus came and emblazoned His name across the sky, would it make a difference? The sign He has provided for all of us is the cross and the resurrection.
Matthew 12:22-37 Pastor Rich Chapman
There is no neutral ground. Not making a decision is a "no" decision. Forgiveness is available for everything except the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit -- defiantly denying Jesus' power and persistently refusing to believe.
Raising Families Pastor Rich Chapman
Parents have the primary responsibility for impressing the word of God upon their children, demonstrating a heart of love, and providing appropriate discipline.
Acts 11:19-21 Dan Kinnaman
The going won't always be easy, but all will always go well for those who go with God.
Matthew 12:46-50 Pastor Rich Chapman
We are naturally born into our human family but through the second birth, we are born into our spiritual family. All those who believe in the name of Jesus are family for we listen to the same Father.
Matthew 12:1-21 Pastor Rich Chapman
The Pharisees added rules and regulations to God's law. They were incensed at the actions of the disciples, but missed the truth of the living word in their very presence.
Matthew 11:20-30 Pastor Rich Chapman
We have received so much light and truth and we are responsible to act according to our knowledge of God's will. But that is not a heavy burden for us if we rest upon Him.