Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
Introduction: Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to see Jesus’ empty tomb. How did the disciples feel seeing Jesus alive three days after seeing him on that cross. How could you describe the experience of the Savior of the world standing before you alive and well. What’s so interesting about the…
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: We as Christians tend to compartmentalize our lives. That means there are parts of our life that are open to God and parts that are not. In very much the same way, in our public persona, we can be polite and smile, and play our role. Privately, we can be…
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: It is one thing to take a stand. It is another thing to take a stand when the stakes are so high. Israel was an enslaved, occupied nation. When things went south or when things went terribly wrong, Daniel and his friends couldn’t just quit their jobs and go somewhere…
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: A local church has a sign that says “Hope Is Real.” It wouldn’t take a whole lot of thought to agree with that statement. But sometimes it is not so easy to find. I believe that one of the most important gifts we can give to another person is the…
Stand: Stories of Courage Introduction: When we are pushed to the limit, we have a choice to make. Will we choose the path of least resistance or will we have the courage to take a stand? In this four-week series, we will unpack five compelling stories from the book of Daniel. We will cover points…