24-0218: Jesus is the King of Kings who came to earth as perfect wisdom and power from God, so that all who believe in Him would live in His eternal kingdom. We live in a world where kingdoms for dominance and prominence, but there is a Kingdom that will tear down every other and...
21-0815: God calls us to number all our days by the gospel of Jesus Christ to walk in the blessing of His wisdom. Psalm 90 sets forth a staggering contrast between God and man, amplifying the greatness of God and His immeasurability, and magnifying the brevity of man. Christians know we are destined for...
I have seen plenty succeed through failure, and too many fail through success, but I know of none that planned either. Ministry will offer plenty of temptation for you to think how big and important you’ve become, or to crush you by how small or inconsiderable you feel, no matter the size of your...
Jesus is the Rock that holds life to stand when we walk by the Spirit in obedience to God’s Word. Jesus uses the metaphor for a house for how one builds their life. And the foundation they build on determines whether they will stand or fall when storms blow. What you do when you...
18-0401: Jesus makes every person a fool, that either lives for self-glory or God’s glory. The Bible draws a sharp contrast between the person who lives for self and the one who lives for God’s glory by the term fool and folly. The tension that this contrast creates reveals the very point the Bible...
God’s people are united by the Spirit to live in unity. Pastor Lane explains how God gives His Spirit to discern like Christ’s mind and live by His wisdom. Three gifts that God gives urge us to place our faith in Jesus to live by His wisdom. His wisdom is revealed by the...
Jesus is God’s Son given to us as Wonderful Counselor. Pastor Lane continues the Worship to Witness series by considering Jesus as Wonderful Counselor. He provides an understanding of the title Wonderful Counselor. Then, seven characteristics that distinguish God’s counsel as wonderful to lead us to awe-filled worship that produces faithful witness. Sermon Manuscript ...
I am writing the first chapter of my doctoral project. My struggle from lack of focus is hard to fully explain. Nevertheless, I press on. This past week was a critical week in my schedule for writing. I failed to calculate one huge disruption, Spring Break. Writing was constantly interrupted by the thought of my...