Washing hands

[24] So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” | Matthew 27:24 On Sunday, Andrew preached on Jesus...

Honoring Authority

Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to...

Wisdom and discernment

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. | Romans 12:2 I had a friend ask me this week for a definition of wisdom. He was...

Work of the Spirit

In John 16, we looked at Jesus preparing the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit. In this, we studied what Jesus said the Holy Spirit has come to do. This is important, because there are a lot actions attributed to the Spirit today that do not align with the...

One unifying story

I love to tell the story; For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’Twill be the old, old story, That I have loved so long. I love to tell the story, ’Twill be my theme in...