What if Christians are "woke?" What if a Christian won't call sin, sin? What if they get offended when someone brings it up? How are we supposed to treat people in the church when they tell us to "mind our own business? HERE'S THE REAL QUESTION: How long will God put up with us if we keep doing the same sin over and over?
Read MoreIf you think you know everything you need to know about the Gospel, you make it nearly impossible for you to learn anything new. In this line-by-line teaching of chapter four, there are a lot of challenging ideas. There is also some wonderful comfort. The Gospel is like that.
Read MoreIf someone says you're acting like a baby, what do they mean? St Paul has something to say about this. CAUTION: Adulting is hard.
Read MoreA brief overview of the New Testament, an introduction to the Corinthians, and the message of chapter one. Pastor Frank explains the two things every Christian sermon should do (or it's not really preaching).
Read MoreThis is the Easter Message. 1. Some jokes about Easter in America. 2. A brief retelling of the first Easter story. 3. A Biblical and Scientific defense of resurrection.
Read MoreIn the Good Friday message, I talk about how Jesus' Last Passover became the first Lord's Supper. Bread. Wine. Body. Blood. What does it all mean?
Read MoreWhat do Palm Sunday, 32 unfaithful kings, and whether or not you go to church have in common? More than you might think.
Read MoreThe story of God’s people’s transition from the tribal leaders of Judges to a unified Kingdom under King David. Jesus has been strongly present in all the stories that come before Samuel, but this is where the promise of the Messianic Kingdom that will be fulfilled in Jesus Christ will start to be spoken of specifically. The promise made to David of the Kingdom of God, ruled by the greater King, whose reign will never end.
Read MoreJephthah and Sampson. These stories are intense. Reality has sharp edges. The world is a dangerous place. God has rescued us, made us His people, and told us the kind of people we need to be if we’re going to be able to navigate through all the obstacles, distractions, and threats that are ahead of us. “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.” Judges 21:25 In THESE days we do have a king, His name is Jesus. God has Hope for you here.
Read MoreThere is a pattern in the Book of Judges that will probably seem very familiar to you. If you're like me, you probably go "full Judges" some weeks between Sundays. That's why God has sent someone to save you.
Read MoreWhat does the book of Joshua have to say to us? It's kind of like the Book of Acts in the Old Testament. It can also be a hard one to swallow for modern readers because of all the violence and bloodshed. This message will help you make sense of all these things and understand how Joshua points to Jesus.
Read MoreWhere is God located for you? Where has God promised to be in a special way that YOU can count on?
Read MoreExodus, probably the most important book in the Bible. Why do you suppose that is? There are so many reasons.
Read MoreFinding Jesus in the most widely read book ever written. He's hidden in plain sight, you just have to know where to look.
Read MoreIf you want to be wise, if you want your life to be successful, if you want to have favor in the eyes of God and your fellow human beings—this book is the place to start. If there is any book in the Bible that serves as an instruction manual for life, it would be this one.
Read MoreYou need to hear this when life seems absurd and empty—meaningless. There's hope if you know where to look. This is something new under the sun.
Read MoreWhy does God allow pain and trouble in the world He created? Hmm. The Book of Job is a strange and beautiful picture of the world we live in.
Read MoreAn encouraging message by Pastor Frank, reminding us all of The Story we are celebrating.
Read MoreWhat do we know about Jesus coming back? Was Christmas really on December 25th? What about all that pagan origin of Christmas stuff? Plus, Pastor Frank talks about The Rapture, and there's a blessing that you probably need to hear.
Read MoreJoy To The World The LORD Is Come. Really? Peace On Earth and Goodwill to Men. Where? If you're looking for a little Christmas encouragement when 2020 seems to be crushing all the holiday spirit. Here's a message on hope, just in the nick of time!
Read More