In 1 Corinthians 2:2 Paul declares, “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” This sermon explores why the person and cross-work of Jesus must remain the non-negotiable center of the Christian life, the church, and every home. We will see that this is not a simplistic slogan but a deliberate decision that rejects the world’s message and methods, and that results in the power of God to save and transform, the wisdom of God…
In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus extends a gracious invitation to all who labor and are heavy laden: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” This message explores the many ways we become weary—whether through striving to earn God’s favor by our performance, the bondage and consequences of sin, feelings of helplessness in a broken world, or exhaustion in serving others—and points us to Christ, who alone can lift those burdens. Jesus is both the sovereign Lord with all authority…
In this passage, James rebukes, corrects, and diagnoses the arrogant attitude of Christian businessmen who make plans in self-confidence and without reference to God. In the course of this message, we are encouraged to know that everything is dependent on God’s will and that we are very limited creatures, and therefore we can live faithfully and confidently as we depend on and submit to the Lord’s will in all our plans.
In Deuteronomy 19, God gives laws designed to protect the innocent—through cities of refuge, the safeguarding of property boundaries, and the requirement of multiple witnesses to prevent false accusations. These instructions reveal that true justice flows from a heart that loves God and walks in his ways. As we examine these principles and their ongoing relevance for society today, we are reminded that lasting judicial reform ultimately depends on spiritual reformation through Jesus Christ, the One who brings true justice…
