Lamb of God — Bob Whitaker (7 Feb 2016)
Jesus’ introduction of the Passover meal was an epic moment–he was about to predict his death and provide the definitive explanation of his earthly existence. The disciples did not understand this moment, but the rest of the New Testament (written by the disciples) provides us with the meaning behind this remarkable episode. Let’s consider the […]
Service: The Mark of Greatness — Bob Whitaker (31 Jan 2016)
“In order to be great you must be a servant. Those who are first will be last…” This was the consistent message of Jesus, but the disciples didn’t understand. Everything about their environment suggested that greatness was associated with power, wealth, and fame. Isn’t this still the problem? As we consider Crossroads on the journey […]
Extravagant Love — Bob Whitaker (24 Jan 2016)
Matthew 26:6-13. Here is a picture of a woman who expressed extravagant love for Jesus without regard for cultural protocol or what people around her might think. Her gaze was upon Jesus and nothing else mattered. Because of her passionate love, Jesus predicted that her story would be told to the whole world. Here we are […]
Staff meeting devotional Jan. 19, 2016
Changed, Not Covered Snow is a fact of winter here in Bloomington, but one recent snowfall was especially striking. Did you marvel like I did at the snow that sat so picturesquely on all the tree branches? Snow oftentimes blows to the ground, but this time it rested on the trees and covered them in […]
It Is Costly to Follow Jesus — Bob Whitaker (17 Jan 2016)
Here are some important words from Jesus: “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” Wow, Jesus doesn’t make it easy! Listen in as we continue our new series, entitled Crossroads: Following Jesus to Calvary.
The Good Shepherd — Bob Whitaker (10 Jan 2016)
In this new series, we will consider New Testament passages that lead Jesus and his disciples to Calvary. There are many poignant moments in the journey to the cross which allow us to reflect on the meaning of discipleship. We’ll begin by looking at Jesus’ own description of himself as the good shepherd who lays […]
A Different Point of View — Dan Waugh (3 Jan 2016)
From 2 Corinthians 5. The beginning of a new year seems like a good time to consider what it means to be “new creations in Christ.” What’s new about us? How does our ‘newness’ change how we view others?
More or Less? — John Mangrum (27 Dec 2015)
Around the world, people acknowledge the special birth of the Christ child even if they have no desire to submit to him. Jesus is more than the average king. What do we have to give this King?
Reign, King Jesus — Bob Whitaker (20 Dec 2015)
Message from the fourth Sunday of Advent.
Divine Invasion — Bob Whitaker (13 Dec 2015)
Third Sunday of Advent. The invasion of grace proclaimed by the angels at Jesus’ birth must be seen with a divine perspective. When we believe, then our eyes are opened to see.
