More Than A Story

We all recognize the familiar scene in many shows where an annoying child incessantly asks "Why?" over and over again. Interestingly, Jesus asked the same question numerous times in various situations. While it can be tiresome when a child keeps asking "Why," it's a different matter entirely when the creator of the universe and Savior of the world poses the question—especially when He is speaking directly to us. As we continue our series titled "What Was He Thinking," we will explore over the next few weeks the moments when Jesus spoke directly to us and asked the question, "Why?"

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What Was He Thinking Pt.4

Last week, we examined one of Jesus' most iconic sayings. He addressed a crowd that could have numbered in the thousands and posed the question, “Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye but not the beam in your own?” Here was a perfect man observing an imperfect world, filled with individuals who had deceitful hearts. The irony, however, was that these sinners were quick to point fingers at one another. It wasn’t merely the fact that they were sinners that Jesus highlighted; it was their eagerness to find fault in others while remaining oblivious to their own shortcomings. Ultimately, it boils down to a question that every individual must confront: Why can't you see the beam in your own eye? This week, we will explore another one of those thought-provoking "why" questions. We invite you to join us again this week for another message in the series “What Was He Thinking.”

What Was He Thinking? Pt.5

Christmas Lessons from an Aging Prophet

By This We Know

Does it Pass the Test?

Have you ever wondered why children are taught to memorize and recite the Lord's Prayer when Jesus specifically said not to use repeated phrases in prayer? Have you considered why Jesus took the time to explain how to pray and how not to pray, only to add that God already knows what we need and will ask before we even voice our requests? What was Jesus really getting at? Perhaps it’s time to take a closer look at prayer and His teachings about it. Join us as we continue our series, “What Was He Thinking?” as we seek to answer these questions.

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What Was He Thinking Pt.6  "On Prayer"

That Powerful Love (Part 1)

Pastor Mike preaches on the similarities and differences between John's baptism and Jesus' baptism and how being given the gift of the Spirit transforms us/

Baptism of the Lord, Year C: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22

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The Mightier One is Coming

So, why would a man who was a carpenter and perhaps never cooked have a keen interest in something seemingly insignificant like leaven? Why was this an aspect that Jesus focused on and part of His preaching? Interestingly, Jesus mentions leaven several times and applies it to specific situations that were relevant during His time. While we often associate leaven with sin in a general sense, Jesus is much more precise in His references. What was He really getting at? Join us this week as we explore the question, "What was He Thinking?" in the next installment of the series, entitled "Beware of Leaven."

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