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  • The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 6, 2022
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    This is the only parable which actually names a character. What does this mean?

    The Parable of Lazarus and the rich Man Luke 16:19-31 The “Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man” is one of Jesus’ most well-known parables. It has been used by those who would show that Jesus taught about hell. Jesus taught that hell and eternal punishment were real. There are those who try to ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Unjust Servant

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2022
     | 2,185 views

    God expects singleness of service to Him. All that we do, secular and sacred is to glorify Him.

    The Parable of the Unjust Servant Luke 16:1-13 This morning, we are studying one of Jesus’s parables. A parable is basically an illustration which is used to help understand an idea. This morning, we are studying the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16? What does Jesus want us to understand ...read more

  • Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022
     | 1,479 views

    One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

    Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

  • How Firm A Foundation

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 25, 2022
     | 1,164 views

    We should ground our lives in the sure foundation of God's promises in His Word.

    How Firm a Foundation Hebrews 13:1-8 In 1787, a man named John Rippon published the hymn: How Firm a Foundation, ”which he attributed to the pen of “K”. who this “K” was is uncertain, although some have been a London minister of music named Robert Keene. As this hymn addresses the certainty of our ...read more

  • What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022
     | 1,734 views

    Jesus turns human society on its head.

    What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

  • We're Marching To Zion

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,505 views

    Let us concentrate on the fact that we have entered into the heavenly Jerusalem even now rather than all the trials we now face.

    We're Marching to Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 In 1707, a hymn-writer named Isaac Watts wrote a hymn beginning with the words “Come ye that love the Lord.” It is a joyful hymn of praise which calls us to reflect on all God has provided for us. It also reminds us of the final goal of our Christian ...read more

  • The Call Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2022
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     | 2,262 views

    Jeremiah was called to a most painful and difficult ministry and was faithful.

    The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 We will take a look this morning at the call of the prophet Jeremiah who served in one of the most painful times of the history of Jerusalem and Judah. He got to see the backsliding of the nation from the reforms King Josiah had put in place to the seige of ...read more

  • She Keeps Her First Sabbath In Eighteen Years

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 11, 2022
     | 1,966 views

    The command to keep Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. so how is it properly kept?

    She Keeps her first Sabbath in Eighteen Years Luke 13:10-17 Notice that the LORD not only states keeping the Sabbath, but He also provides the rationale for keeping it. The LORD Himself rested from His work on the Seventh Day after creating the heavens and the earth. We don’t know exactly how He ...read more

  • Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022
     | 2,198 views

    Why is it important to use discernment.

    Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

  • By Faith

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2022
     | 3,158 views

    What makes for genuine faith?

    By Faith Hebrews 11:1-16 Today we look at the 11th chapter of Hebrews which is often known as the “faith chapter.” In it are many examples of people who remained faithful to the LORD under the most difficult and impossible of situations. After going through the roll call of these saints, the ...read more

  • Like Sodom And Gomorrah: An Exposition Of Isaiah 1:1-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,604 views

    Sometimes we need to be shocked out of our slumber

    Like Sodom and Gomorrah Isaiah 1:1-20 The story of what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah is legendary. These cities lay at the bottom of the Dead Sea, also known as the “Salt Sea.” The evaporation of the waters of the Jordan River caused the area of the Dead Sea to be covered with deposits of salt. ...read more

  • Bridezilla

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022
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     | 1,396 views

    Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

    Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

  • An Effective Witness

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,517 views

    It isn't how much you know but your willingness to share what you know.

    An Effective Witness 2 Kings 5:1-14 If we were to follow the Gospel text from the lectionary this week, we would be looking at Jesus sending out the seventy to the villages he was about to visit (Luke 10:1-20). Jesus had spent much time teaching and preparing them for this. He gave explicit ...read more

  • The Rejection Tour

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,233 views

    The Christian has to face rejection if he is serious about following Jesus. Oftentime, this rejection comes from family and friends.

    The Rejection Tour Luke 9:51-62 No one likes rejection. This is especially true when your purpose is to be helpful. Rejection from your enemies is bad enough. at least you can rationalize that this is your enemy; therefore, it is a badge of honor rather than shame. Rejection can come in many ...read more

  • The Gadarene Demoniac

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022
     | 2,147 views

    Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

    The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more