God wants Christians to be generous givers. In fact, Jesus said that giving frees us from idolatry. If we have a heart for God and want to further His kingdom, we will be givers. Idolatry has always ...

This takes a look at a story that comes from Luke 12. In this story Jesus encounters someone whose main focus and worry in life is money. Jesus share some important truth with this man, and it&rs...

The miracle of the loaves and the fishes (John 6:1-15) is one of the two miracles that appears in all four Gospels. It must have been important, and it teaches us three lessons about God’s big power...

Most people think of “idol worship” as primitive people bowing down before statues, poles, or animals. But the ancient ritual still exists today, in modern forms that are just as destructive. ...

Have you ever considered that even a good thing can become an idol? The reality is that a good thing can become a bad thing when it becomes the ultimate thing. The problem is that there is only one ul...

We’ve been talking about idols throughout this entire series, and today we’re going to look at what modern-day idolatry does to us. Let’s start with a warning from the Old Testament prophet Isai...

One of the most powerful moments in the Bible occurs when Mordecai appeals to his cousin Esther to save the Jewish people. Esther is the queen of Persia, but also secretly a Jew. Mordecai begs her to ...

People throw around phrases about how they promise to do things or not to do things all of the time. In your marriage, however, it is important that you place value on your words and the words of your...

Real transformation starts with truth, and truth is found in the Bible. But learning the right information is only the beginning. The point of God’s truth is to bring life transformation, and that c...

Everyone will experience sadness Sadness is emotional pain that results from any kind of personal loss. The intensity of sadness usually matches the extent of the loss, so the greatest sadness comes ...

Last week we saw that everyone has a grid – a way of seeing and living in the world. Many people put themselves at the center of that grid, doing what makes them happy and promoting their personal o...

Every man faces temptation. No exceptions. And if you’re a follower of Jesus, you have the ability to deal with it in a godly way, just like Jesus did. Let’s talk about how to do that...

Our words are some of the most powerful poisons that we encounter in life. We might teach our kids, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, experienc...

We all feel guilt from time to time. We feel bad when we disappoint someone or if we continue in a sin pattern that we know is wrong. Guilt can be helpful to us if it motivates us to change. That’s ...

Is sin essential to human life? Think about a time you’ve sinned and what your response was. Did you think, “I’m just human, so of course I sinned.” But consider about what the Bible says. ...

Many people make New Years resolutions, but soon quit. Rather than making empty resolutions, try to bring a spiritual dynamic into your New Year’s focus. Try to be more obedient to God than every be...

We hate those annoying habits other people have, but we all have habits. They are part of life. Some habits are good, some are bad, and some are downright destructive. So what makes bad habits bad? An...

In our society, people can customize just about anything from lattes to pizza. Many people also want to create a customized version of Christianity. We want a God who sees the world our way, and who r...

Writing to the young Galatian church, the Apostle Paul taught several foundational truths to the early Christians there. He started with the facts of the gospel: that we are all broken and in need of ...