Jesus continues to encourage and instruct his disciples in light of the fact that he is about to leave them. He speaks of the Holy Spirit, peace, his own glory and the fact that he is not being swept up by forces beyond his control.
Read John 14:25-31
This Psalm is a celebration of God’s blessing upon the godly family. Much of the imagery sounds strange to our ears, but it is very instructive for our understanding of the biblical understanding of roles within the family.
Read Psalm 128
This sermon was preached at the occasion of the public confession of faith of three young people in our congregation. It explores the significance of public confession of faith and of membership in the church of Christ.
Read 1 Timothy 6:11-16
This Psalm focuses on different aspects of the holiness of God and what response of all people should be to that holiness. The question is forces us to ask is whether we show the fear and reverence to God that is his due.
Read Psalm 99
In these verses Jesus speaks of the relationship he will have with his disciples after his death and resurrection as well as the relationship his Father will have with them. He also stresses that there can be no relationship with Him or the Father without obedience.
Read John 14:18-24
Psalm 90 deals with the brevity of life. Life is short and we must die because of the wrath of God against sin. There is hope for God’s people, however, because the Lord is their dwelling place and he will establish the word of their hands. We are taught to live in the light of these realities.
Read Psalm 90
Jesus is about to leave his disciples to return to heaven via the cross, resurrection and ascension. He comforts his disciples by promising to ask the Father who will give them another Helper who would be for them what Jesus had been for them while he was with them on earth.
Read John 14:15-17
The coming Jesus Christ is the expression of the grace of God who has appeared to bring salvation for all people. This salvation that he brings is a salvation from sinful and empty lives to lives that are focused on pleasing God.
Read Titus 2:11-14
This passage prophesies of light shining into darkness. The darkness is sin and its results. The light is the child who would be born who would become the great king of an everlasting kingdom of peace, justice and righteousness.
Read Isaiah 9:1-7
This passage contains two remarkable promises. Jesus’ followers will do greater works than Jesus did while he was on earth and Jesus will do whatever his followers ask in his name. The sermon examines what Jesus means by these promises.
Read John 14:12-14
