Pastor Don Moldstad compares the constant reminder of mortality to a "Death Church." We find hope in Jesus' resurrection, which brings us into the "Life Church." Through Christ, death is overcome, offering believers eternal life.
Historically, even non-Christians acknowledge Jesus's existence and empty tomb. 1 Corinthians 15 explains death entered through Adam, our ancestor, but through Christ, a new lineage of life is offered. Believing in Jesus grafts us into this living lineage, ensuring our future resurrection like Christ, the firstfruit.
In Matthew 26:6-13, a woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, causing controversy among the disciples. Mary's genuine love is contrasted with Judas's greed, emphasizing the significance of her act. Her humble faith and devotion to Jesus are highlighted, as she prepares him for his sacrifice. This powerful story resonates as a testament of true devotion.
This summer, children in Saint Peter, Minnesota should finally have been allowed to go out with bare feet.
Where you will spend eternity is dependent upon the person in whom you are trusting. Is it truly the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, the Savior of all people, or is it possibly a fake Christ?
Jesus has not come into this world to get involved into the earthly courts.
A number of years ago, I took some college students over to Ukraine to teach vacation Bible school in the summer.
What's the earliest that you can remember doing something bad, something that was sinful and wrong?
When I was in high school, a friend of mine went to a carnival and he brought quite a bit of money with him...
The mission work of the church is not intended to be an afterthought of Christianity.
When water flows, it naturally wants to go downstream and find the lowest spot. And that's kind of a beautiful picture of the Gospel.
It was amazing to me that this 97 year old man still had the heart of a missionary.
