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

Good Morning “Like Jesus Lovers”.  Today we’re in Matthew 2.The long awaited Savior of the world has arrived - born in Bethlehem just as was prophesied!  He is finally here!  “But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬  Yet another prophecy regarding Jesu...  Read More

Good Morning “Digging In”Today we are in Matthew 1.“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬Matthew is said to be the “Recorder” among the Disciples.  He was a tax collector and thus would have been inclined to catch the details and even record them.  Some have said Matthew left everything behind to follow Jesus… everything but his ...  Read More

Good Morning “Side Choosers”.Today we finish the Old Testament with Malachi 4.  Judgment is coming… for the wicked… with finality.  Suffering - unending.  “But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the d...  Read More

Good Morning “Testers.”  Today we are in Malachi 3.The tomb is empty!  He is Risen!  Risen indeed!  God told them He was coming!  He tells us, He’s coming back!  As God begins to finish His rebuke to Judah… it’s almost as if He’s preparing them for the 400 years of silence that’s coming.  From Malachi to the arrival of John The Baptist God remains silent.  He’s said all there is to say.  “…Return ...  Read More