Comfort in Turmoil
In the midst of turmoil, believers are comforted by the promises of eternal life in God’s presence, world-changing work, powerful answers to prayer, the ministry of the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the unique peace of Christ. In part 2 of The Upper Room and Gethsemane, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 14:1-31.
Effective Prayer
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Ralph Babineau reads from James 5:16.
Setting the Time, Setting the Table, Setting the Tone
Followers of Jesus are called to love, forgive and humbly serve one another. In part 1 of The Upper Room and Gethsemane, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 26:1-5, 14-29, Mark 14:1-2, 10-25, Luke 21:37 – 22:38, John 13:1-38, and 1 Corinthians 11:24-25.
Living Biblically in an Unbiblical World
Surviving in an adversarial culture is made possible if you have a strong sense of individual and corporate identity and calling. Don Veinot reads from Galatians 3:26-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 1 Peter 1:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:7-9, and 2 Timothy 2:1-2.
The Olivet Discourse: Eternal Life and Eternal Punishment
When Jesus comes again, He will separate the righteous into eternal life and the wicked into eternal punishment. In part 10 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 25:31-46.
The Olivet Discourse: Watch and Prepare
We do not know when Christ will return, and therefore faithful and wise servants of Christ must watch and be prepared. In part 9 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 24:32-51, 25:1-30, Mark 13:28-37, and Luke 21:29-36.
The Olivet Discourse: Signs of His Coming
Before Jesus comes again, false prophets will arise, turmoil will increase, and the church will be persecuted, but those who endure to the end will be saved. In part 8 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 24:1-31, Mark 13:1-27, and Luke 21:5-29.
Consecrated Living
God has decreed and desires consecrated living from His eternally loved and delivered people. Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Exodus 13;1-16 and Hebrews 12:18-24.
The Story of the Magi
Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.
The Eternal Light
Jesus is the eternal Light that shines in the darkness and gives eternal life and blessing to all who believe in Him. In part 6 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.
The Story of Christ’s Birth
The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.
The Story of Joseph
Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.
The Story of Mary
God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.
Prophecies of the Story
The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.
God’s Grand Story
Because God became a man in Christ, you can have eternal hope. In part 1 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 1:3-14.
“And Be Thankful”
A daily, deliberate, conscious “attitude of gratitude” can dramatically change your life. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 3:12-17.
Eight Woes and One Widow
Arrogant self-righteousness leads to condemnation, but humble faith-righteousness leads to commendation. In part 7 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-44, and Luke 20:45-21:4.
Questions, Questions, Questions
Well-reasoned answers and explanations alone will not convince people to believe against their will. In part 6 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 22:15-46, Mark 12:13-37, and Luke 20:20-44.
Overcoming Opposition When Rebuilding
We need to recognize opposition in our everyday life so we need to recognize it and guard against it so we can move forward. Matt Hoffman reads from Nehemiah 1, 2;17-20, 2:5, 4.
Self-Righteous Rejection and Gracious Justification
Jesus will reject those who self-righteously reject Him, but will graciously justify those who respond in true faith to His call. In part 5 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 21:23-46, 22:1-14, Mark 11:27-33, 12:1-12, and Luke 19:47 – 20:19.