The sixth statement Jesus said on the cross is "It is Finished." These powerful words completed the work of our salvation. Everything that Jesus needed to accomplish on the cross was done. All that was left was his resurrection from the grave. The atoning work of the...

Jesus was hung on the cross between two thieves. The second statement Jesus made on the cross was to the thief "Today you will be with me in paradise." In one of the greatest acts of compassion on a deathbed confession, Jesus tells the thief that he will be in heaven...

Jesus said seven things on the cross. The first statement Jesus said was: "Father forgive them they do not know what they are doing." As we head towards Easter Sunday, I want to highlight some of the last sayings of Jesus. In those statements are some powerful themes...

We are at the beginning of Passion Week. It is where the church stops and celebrates all the incredible acts that Christ accomplished during Passover. Today we are going to look at Jesus' prediction of his resurrection on the third day. It's pretty impressive if you...

Imagine, for a second, a life where you are growing, experiencing new things, and being stretched beyond your limits. That is the life God had in mind when Noah stepped off of the ark. He told him to be fruitful and multiply, to produce children and populate the...

Have you ever been walking down a perfectly flat and level path only to trip suddenly? It was like someone reached out and grabbed you. Inevitably, a person near you will say "Watch your step!" In a world full of distractions it is easy to stumble and fall. The same...

Attitude is an important aspect of our daily walk. If we harbor negative thoughts then we will never see God work. We need to have the mindset "by all means possible." That starts with what we think God can do and it ends with having a heart for God to use us by all...

What do you want your tombstone to say? I would want something like Genesis 5:24 "Enoch walked faithfully." To be known by that is one of the highest compliments in my book. Walk faithfully with the Lord. That's all God asks. We can strive to be rich or famous, but...

Nobody likes to be dirty, except for maybe kids playing in the mud. That feeling of being washed clean is one of the best in the world. Our souls are the same way with our sin. When there is unforgiven sin in our heart, we have that dirty feeling. When our sins are...

The creation story is pretty amazing. God said; "Let there be light" and it appeared. Everything God spoke came into being. Add on top of that He was able to do it in six days shows you the sovereign power of our heavenly father. The God who called light into being is...

Most people don't like tests. It starts in school where we are graded on our knowledge or lack thereof. God speaks of tests in the Bible but they are often associated with tests we are going through. He tells us not to test him, save for one area, giving of our money....

Pastors can get a bad rap. A few bad apples have ruined the reputation of the whole bunch. Almost all of these faithful servants obey God's calling and serve the people faithfully without much fanfare. In the eyes of the Lord, they are a messenger of the Lord...

The Bible promises us some gifts the world cannot mimic. One of those gifts we receive as a Christian is hope. In fact, Paul tells us that we can live overflowing with hope. Picture a coffee cup that is being filled to the point where it is spilling over the sides. It...

Would others describe you as a positive or negative person? If you fall into the negative category, you probably struggle with passing judgment on others. Paul implores us to remove the stumbling block of criticism in our lives. It doesn't just affect us it affects...

There is a lot of hate and venom being spewed online about political leaders. Everyone feels it is their right to share their opinion no matter how destructive their comments are. The Bible tells us that these leaders are God's servants for your good. That doesn't...

Imagine a life full of Joy. Where you wake up every day full of life and excited for what the day holds. We can live a life full of joy as we follow Jesus. It doesn't mean that we will be happy every day but we will be full of Jesus and the contentment that brings....

God has chosen to shine the light of His grace through his followers. Jesus told us to "let your light shine before others." We have been given this light that is what the world is desperately seeking. It is the solution to all of our problems and hope of those who...

Have you ever thought about your eternal reward? You know that crown that you will receive in heaven? As we live on earth we have opportunities to receive an immediate reward in the form of praise or we can delay that reward and receive it from God in heaven. Jesus is...

Two defining marks of every Christian should be to show mercy and compassion. Whenever Jesus encountered a group of people he was moved with compassion, he saw them as sheep without a shepherd. As the fruit of the Spirit grows inside us, mercy and compassion become...