Chris Wall • Nehemiah 5 ESV
Nehemiah Chapter 5 is quite surprising when you put this passage into
context. God's people had just banded together to rebuild the Walls of Jerusalem in under two months cooperating in masterful ways. Next, a new threat arises coming against the people of God and it comes from within. We see up close and personal there is a bad way to use wealth and resources provided by the Lord. When we disregard others to gain more for ourselves, we miss the entire point of God's blessing in our lives. Nehemiah helps us see there is a good way to steward resources while being generous to others advancing the Kingdom of God. God's people tripped financially in Chapter 5 providing an incredible lesson for us as we live life together during difficult times.
Chris Wall • 1 John 1:1-4 How many Christmas stories have you heard? There is Scrooge, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Elf, Diehard, and don’t even try to walk through the Hallmark Channel lineup. Christmas time is chalked full of incredibly creative made-up stories. However, we recognize that real life is better than fiction. So, when it comes to the real life version of Christmas, the details are more remarkable than any of the made up tales. However, when it comes to the uniqueness of the Christmas story, it is not fiction. Jesus actually entered human history in real time occupying real space. The Christmas message is not just a bunch of nice stories or an interesting legend; it is actually true. Because it is true, fellowship with God is possible. ...
Chris Wall • John 19:38-42 At every time in the history of the world, in every country around the globe, the Kingdom of God continues to advance. Though we have an updated, technical and modern society, God is still transforming lives through the gospel. From a human standpoint, we are facing certain uncertainty. But in the midst of global instability, the Holy Spirit is moving and the gospel message continues to make a difference. ...
Chad Balthrop • 2 Samuel 22:1-7; 47-51 A man of victory;A man of courage;A man of scandal;A man after God's own heart. To win this crown...surrender. ...
