Good Morning “Water Walkers.”  Today we are in Matthew 14.Horrible tragedy - incredible miracles!- John the Baptist’s head on a platter.  That’s right - a crummy end for the one who heralded the arrival of The Saviour of the World.- Jesus feeds way more than 5k (they only counted the men) with a kids lunch (John 6:9.) John records a boy was there - a boy willing to give all he had for the Kingdom!...  Read More

Good Morning “Spirit Filled.” Today we are in Matthew 13.Jesus begins speaking in parables.  Those with a humble, open, teachable heart will understand those with hard unrepentant hearts will not.  We read the parable of the sower and soon realize Jesus isn’t REALLY talking about sowing crop seed.  He speaks about those who are humbly accepting what Jesus is teaching, those who are learning, apply...  Read More

Good Morning “Sword Fighters”. Today we are in Matthew 12.In Matthew Chapter 10 we read that Jesus came to bring the sword, not peace!  The sword against what, or who?  Evil, sin and the messed up thinking that plagues man as a result.  Jesus flipped the script.  He turned the world on its head.  He was preaching a Gospel which seemed to run contrary to the strict rules the religious leaders had b...  Read More

Good Morning “Fully Committed”. Today we are in Matthew 11.Having finished instructing the disciples, Jesus gets back at it - Teaching and Preaching.  He points out the kind of man John the Baptist is.  Not what you would expect, yet “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than h...  Read More

Good Morning “Cross Carriers.”  Today we are in Matthew 10.Ready to follow Jesus?  Let’s go!  Not mature enough yet?  Neither were they!  He’ll do the work of maturing your faith until the day He takes you home (Philippians 1:6).  The real question is are you humbly submitted and willing?  Don’t take anything with you - no extra money,  no clothes.  God will provide through His people.  Go tell th...  Read More

Good Morning “ministers”.  Today we are in Matthew 9.Matthew was a tax collector.  Tax collectors were the WORST - often demanding way more tax than was required so that they could keep some for themselves.  Jesus chooses and calls Matthew - no biggie.  Jesus can use anyone He chooses who’s willing.Miracles, miracles, miracles.  This chapter is filled with miraculous healings!  Paralyzed man - no ...  Read More

Good Morning “Immediate Followers.” Today we are in Matthew 8.Having finished The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus comes down - followed by the growing crowd.  Let the miracle performing begin!  Having just heard His sermon, imagine being a disciple - tagging along while Jesus touches the man with leprosy.  Touching a leper was a big no no in the Jewish world.  He wastes no time turning the world on its...  Read More

Good Morning “Slapped”.  Today we are in Matthew 7.This chapter is jammed packed with slaps straight in the face for all of us!  Get that plank out of your eye… then you can see clearly to remove the sliver from your neighbors eye.  We love to point the finger at others - it takes the focus off of us.  Here Jesus continues to remind us He wants our heart!  Make sure you’re squared up before you go...  Read More

Good Morning “Right Hearted”.  Today we are in Matthew 6.  Jesus continues to instruct His followers, reiterating that He is concerned with their / our heart.  The “good” things we do, should be done in secret, not for the world’s praise.  When we give, when we pray, when we fast - it’s between us and the Father.  If what we’re after is the praise of men… that’s all we get.  If honoring God the Fa...  Read More

Good Morning “Followers.”  Today we are in Matthew 5.At the end of Matthew 4 we see Jesus strolling along the sea - building His team!  If you were picking teams, of course you would pick the unqualified… The most unlikely. Right? Jesus picks and calls those no one else would think to call!  Why?  Because when He does extraordinary things through ordinary people He gets the Glory!  Thats why we’re...  Read More

Good Morning “Spirit Led”.  Today we are in Matthew 4.“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tested by the devil in the Wilderness”. Matthew 4:1 It’s important to note - The Holy Spirit led Him to be tested!  Remember although Jesus was fully God, He was also fully man.  This is yet another one of those miraculous, mysterious things difficult for us to wrap our minds around.  Why would The Spirit...  Read More

Good Morning “Unlikely”.  Today we are in Matthew 3.John the Baptist didn’t fit the mold that’s for sure.  Especially that of the religious leaders.  Would John be welcome if he showed up in our church? Maybe I’ll show up Sunday morning wearing a camel hair coat.  We can grab some lunch after service - anyone know who serves locust and honey?The Pharisees and the Sadducees were the rule keepers, y...  Read More