When Troubles Come and Stay

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.” (Psalm 46:1-2a, NIV) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

After pausing along the road to heal a blind beggar, Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But to the amazement of many, while accepting their praises, He rode on a donkey!Originally preached on April 10, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

An event took place at Jesus’ Passover meal with the 12 that came as a complete surprise to the men. But it became, no doubt, a lasting memory each man carried with him for the rest of his life.Originally preached on April 3, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

What led Judas Iscariot to turn against the Son of God? How could he? We’ll never fully understand it but there were signs along his downward path that signaled his erosion as a follower of Jesus.Originally preached on March 27, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

During a small gathering of people, an unexpected event occurred that gave Jesus the opportunity to remind everyone He would not always be with them. This unusual scene deserves our respectful attention.Originally preached on March 20, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

This first of five messages leading up to Easter Sunday reveals how Jesus began to change His tone and narrow His focus on His ultimate purpose while on earth: to suffer and die for the sins of the whole world.Originally preached on March 13, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Nearing the end of his days, Joshua called the leaders together for his departing words. He reminded them of all they had been through together, then challenged them to choose whom they will serve.Originally preached on March 6, 2022 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Proving their relevance to our lives today, these verses speak about the cities of refuge the Israelites put into effect. They were safe places for healing and protection. What do you see as a safe place today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

At age 85, Caleb approached Joshua and asked him to give to the tribe of Judah the challenging hill country terrain, with walled cities and giant-sized people! Let’s learn from Caleb’s faith and confidence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Could the Hebrews regain strength after a terrible defeat? God’s grace is always ready to help us recover and press on. Defeat need not be terminal! A mistake is a chance to begin again more intelligently. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29