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What Must I Do?

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 19:9-30

A man asked Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. This reflects the typical religious attitude Jesus had been teaching against. The man ended up walking away saddened, because he wanted to earn righteous standing instead of simply asking for mercy from Jesus. Jesus' conversation with the man highlights the deceitfulness of the human heart and exposes what the man truly wanted, which wasn't forgiveness. Often, people are deceived into thinking they can do enough to be good with God, but in reality all people need to simply ask for God to have mercy on them through Jesus.

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Matthew 19:9-30Matt 19:9-30 Matt 19:9-30By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/17/2011A man asked Jesus what he must do to gain eternal lif...

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The Transfiguration and Metamorphosis

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 16:28-17:5

Peter, James and John witness Jesus transfigure before them. Elijah and Moses appear with Jesus. This incredible account shows that God wants show Himself at key times and in various ways. This spiritual experience that Peter, James and John had is an instance of God providing such experiences right before He calls for self-sacrifice and a new level of commitment. As Christians we should welcome spiritual experiences, but not idolize them. This account also reveals how the Old Testament prefigured and validated the New Testament, and thus how we can trust Jesus and what he says about needing forgiveness.

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Matthew 16:28-17:5Matt 16:28-17:5 Matt 16:28-17:5By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/16/2010Peter, James and John witness Jesus transfig...

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Through A Mirror Dimly

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Paul concludes his famous passage on love by unpacking the triumph and centrality of love in the Christian life. He details three dimensions of biblical spirituality: faith, hope and love (which he calls the greatest of the three). This is because now we see as "through a mirror dimly", knowing truth but not in its entirety; but one day we will be face to face with God. On that day, faith and hope will no longer be necessary. But love will endure forever, so we should pursue deepening love relationships that will last for eternity.

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1 Corinthians 13:8-131 Cor 13:8-13 1Cor 13:8-13By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/12/2010Paul concludes his famous passage on love by unpack...

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Three Important Questions

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 16:1-27

Through his interactions with the Pharisees and his disciples, Jesus brings up three major questions that are worth answering. The first question that comes up is who people think Jesus really is. Peter responds that he is the son of God, and Jesus promises that he will build his church to which nothing will overpower it, not even Satan. The second question concerns the call of discipleship, and if people are willing to follow Jesus' radical call of self-sacrifice. The last question concerns the cost of not following after Jesus, which is the forfeiture of one's own soul as Jesus will ultimately judge people according to their deeds. People must make a clear decision on what they think about Jesus.

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Matthew 16:1-27Matt 16:1-27 Matt 16:1-27By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/09/2010Through his interactions with the Pharisees and his d...

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The Feeding of the 5000

Scott Risley

Matthew 14:1-21

When Jesus fed the five thousand with just a few scraps of bread and fish He was teaching a bigger lesson. He was demonstrating that He is willing to provide for our deepest needs even beyond food. He is offering eternal life. Another lesson is that He loves to use other people as His agents of provision. When we allow God to use us to meet the needs of others, their needs are met, it gives significance to our lives and it spiritually feeds us too.

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Matthew 14:1-21Matt 14:1-21 Matt 14:1-21By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/08/2010When Jesus fed the five thousand with just a few scraps ...

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Cultivating an Eager Anticipation of Jesus' Return

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Peter 3:1-16

Peter gives us three ways to cultivate an eager expectation of Jesus' return?one for our hearts (what we desire), one for our heads (what we understand), and one for our hands (what we do; how we live). When you love Jesus with your heart, head, and hands, your life will become much simpler and fuller?and your desire for his return will grow. \r\n\r\n

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2 Peter 3:1-162 Pet 3:1-16 2Pet 3:1-16By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 06/27/2010Peter gives us three ways to cultivate an eager expecta...

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What motivated Paul?

Jeff Gordon

1 Corinthians 15

Paul was motivated by three things: the truth of God's grace, his experience of God's grace, and the certainty of eternal life. Paul taught that while following God is intense labor and trouble, that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

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The Presence of God

Gary DeLashmutt

John 17:21-24

The heart of heaven is being in God's presence. The biblical description of heaven is very different than in any other religion because the God of the Bible is very different that in any other religion. The picture of God in the Bible is that of a community of three beings in one. If we will spend the rest of eternity in community, we should start developing a taste for it now by prioritizing time with other Christians.

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John 17:21-24John 17:21-24 John 17:21-24By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 05/30/2010The heart of heaven is being in God's presence. The b...

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The Next Life: What If It's True?

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Paul shares his perspective that his life won't truly begin until he is with Christ in heaven. This is typically the opposite of most Americans whose cling to this life for comfort and pleasure but end up disappointed and broken. Paul's focus on the next life has brought him encouragement during persecution, imprisonment, and intense suffering. A deeper understanding of the next life transforms our hearts and our lives.

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Philippians 1:20-26, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18Phil 1:20-26,2 Cor 4:16-18 Phil 1:20-26, 2Cor 4:16-18By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 05/02/20...

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