Here we see the ultimate story and calling of discipleship. The story of Matthew's calling by Jesus is the most inverse expectation in this context. Of all possible people Christ…
In this story, we see Jesus demonstrate authority of the ultimate spiritual kind; the power to forgive people's sins. This massive show of Christ's divine power is challenged only by…
In this passage, we see Jesus' unusual confrontation with the demonic forces north of Galilee, including the one called "Legion." We see Christ's dialogue with them, and how He deals…
In this message, we look into the purpose of Jesus ordaining, permitting, and then rebuking the disciples for their lack of faith and their fear. When fear is opposed to…
In this message, we look at the cost of discipleship, which is something Jesus requires of all disciples, both then, and now. We see two examples of men eager to…
Here we see Christ fulfill a prophetic statement in Isaiah, where He not only removes sin and the consequences through His sacrifice, but also the effects. Christians hope in the…
In this message, we see Jesus begin a ministry of healing and calling disciples to come and follow Him. Here He heals the impossible; leprosy, which is incurable, unclean, and…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' commands about obeying Him as opposed to listening. While listening, hearing, and studying is important, it is nothing without personal submission to His…
In this message, we conclude our study of Matthew 5 by seeing a simple, but incredible command from Christ; how to love those that hate you, treat you poorly, and…
In this message, we finish the paragraph where Christ commands us to be willing to give up our rights, safeguards, and ourselves, in order to serve people that we don't…
In this passage, we look at how believers are supposed to act when they are confronted with sinful, abusive, selfish people. In the midst of difficult situations, God calls us…
In this message, Christ commands us to show undeserved mercy and grace to those who are evil and malicious against us. As Christ has shown us grace and forgiveness, so…
In this message, we explore the nature of Simeon's statements about the coming of the long awaited Messiah. The prophet Simeon understands the sovereign and historical importance of His coming,…
This Christmas, we looked at the story of Simeon, and how Mary and Joseph fulfill the prophetic purpose of the Old Testament, by bringing their firstborn Son, Christ, to be…
In this message, Alex looks at the dialogue and actions that take place between John the Baptist and the Pharisees, and their differing thoughts on righteousness, repentance, and how to…
In this message, we look at the nature of the "Kingdom of Heaven," and why we should seek to be kingdom-minded subjects.