Sermons categorized under Risk
Compassion: More Than a Bleeding Heart
Luke 10:25-37The real question is not, "Who is my neighbor?” but rather "Whose neighbor will I be to those I meet today?”
Suffer the Little Children
Matthew 18:1-6; 19:13-15Jesus is on the side of those who love little children.
What Does It Mean to Believe the Bible? Part 2
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16Where do religious liberals come from? Several years ago Gregory Wills discussed this question in an article called What Lessons Can We Learn from the History of Liberalism? We make a mistake when we assume that liberalism starts outside the church, as if it were a kind of alien invasion. Liberalism arises as a kind […]
He’s In Charge . . . So Relax!
Genesis 24When you focus on God, he takes responsibility for the details of your life.
The Blessing and Burden of an Utterly Predictable Life
Daniel 6Be of good cheer! Do not fear your enemies and do not fear what they can do to you. Remember the story of Daniel and pray for the same kind of utterly predictable faith.
We Cannot Fail
Matthew 28:16-20You’ll never know if Jesus is with you until you decide to go somewhere in his name.
Fear Not!
Genesis 15:1No one knows what a day may bring. Who knows if we will all make it through this week? But our God is faithful to keep every one of his promises.
The Sensitivity of Jesus
Luke 8:42-48Coming to Christ is not difficult. The hardest part is reaching out with the hand of faith.
The Blessing No One Wants
Matthew 5:4If you feel the heavy weight of God hammering down on you, rest assured that nothing is being wasted. In the end, God will be glorified, and you will be more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible.
The Church Christ Prefers
Revelation 3:7-13Jesus wants his churches to be motivated by love, founded on the truth, strong under pressure, and unashamed of his name.
