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Jesus, Friend of Sinners

I’m sharing a series of messages as we move toward Easter to help us review and crystalize who Jesus is.  We have talked about Him being the Ultimate Authority and the Greatest Emancipator.  Today, I want to remind us all that He is a Friend of Sinners.  Matthew’s...

Jesus, the Greatest Emancipator

If I were to ask you to name the greatest emancipator of all-time, perhaps your mind would go to Abraham Lincoln, the President who signed the “Emancipation Proclamation” to abolish slavery here in America.  Maybe your mind would go to Moses, the guy who led probably...

Jesus, the Ultimate Authority

Matthew 8:5-13 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” (COMPASSION) 7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”  8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I...

God’s Game Plan for Your Life, Living Openhanded

Deuteronomy 15:7-11  7 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. 8 Rather, be OPENHANDED and freely lend them whatever they need. 9 Be careful not...