Finding the Gospel in the compelling parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Learning the importance of only following those who are following Jesus.

Learning the profound relationship between our prayers, the delay of the Second Coming, the persecution of the elect, and faith.

The urgency of following Jesus with our whole hearts and thereby escaping the 'day of destruction'.

Learning how to better discern God's will by striving for Christ-likeness.

"For a Christian, there is no condemnation—ever. Our salvation is

Learning to live as the Dew from the Lord-- bringing life and blessing to the desert!

"A Call for Justice, Mercy and Action"; Byron Cox Preaches.

God’s promises are sure.

Probing the connections of Jacob's Ladder in Scripture.

Learning to discern the dangers in one of the most subtle of idols-- the "art of living".

Seeking discernment as we long for the return of our Lord in the days of discontent.

Learning the joy and contentment of submission and obedience to our benevolent King.

Striving with all our heart for a goal and a prize and a life, both now and forever, that are "in Christ".

Exploring the tragic consequences of faith that does not lead to salvation.

Applying the master/slave paradigm of Jesus' day to our relationship with Christ.

Learning to "apprehend" the purpose for which we were "apprehended" by Christ.

Learning the essential distinction between "ordinary" and "extraordinary" faith.

Analyzing Jesus' simple formula for unity and purity within His church.

Learning what it means to become like Christ in His death by living in the power of His Resurrection!

Jesus establishes the absolute and eternal source of Truth as the revealed Word of God.

Jesus reveals details about Hell and why it was Dives' destination in the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man.

Paul's list of his old assets have become like rubbish to him when compared to the joy of knowing Christ.

Jesus exposes the acute danger of false doctrine and false teachers to the church in all ages.

Jesus reveals the importance of Kingdom giving with simple but stunning logic.

Learning discernment when standing for the truth threatens to effect the unity of the church.

Celebrating both the privilege and the responsibility of the blessing of being part of the New Testament church.

Analyzing the tension between judgment and mercy, and the simple solution that even a dishonest steward can see.

Learning from the example of Epaphroditus the value of being an every-day saint.

Probing the significance of the elder son's reaction to his father's offer of grace.

Exploring the dramatic return of the prodigal son to his father-- expecting judgment but receiving grace!

Analyzing the nature of true repentance when the prodigal son 'comes to himself'.

Learning from the attributes and virtues of godly men like Timothy.

Analyzing the rebellion and radical corruption of the Prodigal Son.

Pastor Jepthe preaches on a joy that surpasses suffering.

Paul uses Old Testament imagery to explain how he can rejoice in the midst of suffering.

Jesus tells a parable of the joy in heaven when sinners are restored to the Image of God.

Two parables that take us beyond the evangelistic mission of the church to the joy of restoration to the image of the Master.

Paul establishes goals to help Christians and churches prepare themselves to be Lights in a perverse world.

Learning to evaluate the terms and therefore the cost of what it means to be a Christian.

Learning the terms of discipleship in order to truly follow Jesus rather than just "accompany" Him.

Realizing that in order to work 'out' our sanctification, it must first be worked 'in' by God.

Learning from the parable of the Great Banquet that your next excuse for rejecting the Gospel might be the last excuse.

Going beyond the "what" of Christian ministry to the "why", "how", and especially the "for Whom"!

Paul's powerful depiction of the glorious exaltation of Christ to sovereignly rule His Kingdom.

Learning that the seat at the end of the table is the seat of honor in the Kingdom of God.

Learning Jesus' proven formula for silencing false narratives with the uncompromised truth.

Paul uses a hymn of the Doctrine of Humiliation to further reveal the path to church unity.

Studying Paul's masterful dissertation on how Christians share in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ!

Learning the importance of knowing, applying and proclaiming the exclusivity of God's truth.

Jesus' lament of "unfathomable pathos" for those shut outside the Narrow Door.

Learning from Jesus how and why not to fear the enemies of the Gospel.

Paul's formula for the unity of believers through oneness with Christ.

Analyzing Jesus' dire warning of the devastating consequences when the Door to the Kingdom of God is forever shut.

Embracing the preeminence of Christ and striving heart, soul and body for Him.

Paul instructs the church at Philippi to live and suffer in a way worthy of Christ and the Gospel.

Analyzing the essential elements of Christ and His organic church to the continuation and growth of the Kingdom of God on earth.

Finding God's redemptive plan in a "living parable" of a woman's bent spine set straight.

Paul's testimony of the preeminence of Christ whether in life or in death.

Probing the profound relationship between God's merciful loving kindness and His severe judgment of sin.

Jesus answers the poignant question of why God allows His people to suffer, in a dramatic and shocking way.

Learning how Paul remains joyful regardless of his circumstances.

Revealing the devastating consequences of stubbornly choosing to remain spiritually blind.

Analyzing the fires of judgment and wrath that lead first to division and then to perfect unity.

Paul reveals that even though he is in prison, the Gospel can never be silenced!

Observing the behavior and outcome of two vastly different servants while the return of their Master is delayed-- focusing on the wicked servant.

Observing the behavior and outcome of two vastly different servants while the return of their Master is delayed-- focusing on the faithful servant.