Being known for what we are for

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is...
Sermon Prep | The Coming of the Son of Man

Sermon Prep | The Coming of the Son of Man

Matthew 24.29-35 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 24.35 There are two points in life that matter more than any other: birth and death. The same...

Living in a world of chaos

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but...
Sermon Prep | The Coming of the Son of Man

Sermon Prep | Abomination and Desolation

Matthew 24.15-28 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be.And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be...

Responding to the difficult love of God

But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. For you...