"A verse that has been on my heart for a year now is John 15:5 where Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” We will bear much fruit for Christ by abiding in Jesus dependently for apart from Him we can do nothing. One of ways we abide in Jesus dependently is to bring our needs to Him...  Read More

Sermon Overview:Paul encourages the church in Philippi to center their Christian walk around one thing: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. Far from suggesting that Christians never reflect on their past experiences, Paul is instead urging all believers to not dwell on their former achievements or failings and instead meditate often on their future resurrection fr...  Read More

“There is nothing in Scripture quite like this explosion of spiritual longing.” - Kent Hughes“The highest priority in his life captivates his full attention and demands total concentration. The tyranny of urgent needs, the clamor of popular voices, the top news of the day all take a pale second place to the one overarching goal of Paul’s life. All his thoughts, emotions, and decisions are focused ...  Read More

Sermon Overview:Mary showed her love for Jesus by anointing him with costly perfume. Jesus commended her example and promised that her story would be proclaimed along with the gospel as an example of extravagant devotion. In light of the cross, we should imitate Mary’s example and show our love for the Savior in both big and small ways.Discussion Questions:1. In verse 9, Jesus promises that Mary’s...  Read More

“Though he had the prospect of death approaching, yet he did not abandon himself to a melancholy retirement from all company, but conversed as freely with his friends as usual.” - Matthew Henry“It was an intensely fervent expression of devotion, as fervent as found anywhere in sacred Scripture.” - Kent Hughes“He recommended this piece of heroic piety to the applause of the church in all ages.” - M...  Read More

“New Year’s finds me employed. I compare it to a hill on the road from the top of which I endeavor to look back on the way the Lord has led me thus far through the wilderness. I look around to contemplate the difference his goodness has made between my situation, and that of thousands of my fellow creatures. I then look forward and perceive that I am drawing apace to my journey’s end. I shall soon...  Read More