Harvest

Majoring in the majors

Jesus has confronted some things that need to be thrown out of our lives (our temple) but what should be put back in? What positively should we be doing?

Does Jesus rule my life or do I?

Jesus asserted his authority in the ancient temple and he asserts his authority in our temple today. Will I let him rule? Who is really in charge of my life?

The new way to pray

With the New Covenant and the end of the Temple, Jesus inaugurated a new way for us to approach God in prayer. But what does my prayer life say about my faith?

Time to turn some tables in your life

1. Recognize the problem___ 2. Take urgent action___ 3. Trust God for fruitfulness

The Servant King Arrives

The arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem is like a king's arrival. But it has some significant differences that set it apart from other kings. It all points us to why Jesus came that first time.

Overcoming what keeps us from Jesus

We have the opportunity to encounter Jesus (prayer, Scripture, fellowship, etc). What blocks us? Perhaps our own belief? Perhaps our real desires? Is our to-do list or the late night before church really going to keep us from experiencing him? What would you say if Jesus asked you what he asked the blind beggar? "What do you want me to do for you?"

What does God value in his kingdom?

Does he care at all about how much money or power or influence or accomplishment we have? Nope. What does he care about? I imagine in heaven that they have a TV channel where instead of showing highlights of sports they show daily highlights of serving. Maybe it is called Servant Center? :)

Key to the Kingdom? Faith like a child

What is preventing you from following and experiencing all that Jesus has to offer in this life? So much amazing truth can be dug out of this passage (Mark 10:13-31) and the contrast we see of childlike faith versus the rich man possessed by his possessions. What is hold you back? What do you need to walk away from in order to follow Jesus?

Marriage according to Jesus

For unto us a child is born!

Uh, yeah, Christians are living in fear of government and politics. There is a lot of fear in our country right now among Christians in regards to politics and government. Amazingly one of the most well known prophecies in the Old Testament about the Messiah deals with this issue directly. As Christians we should never fear government and we should look forward in hope to the promised perfect government that the Messiah will bring. Let's be agents of hope instead of fear this Christmas.