The Value of and Threats to Christ’s Wisdom
This message from Ecclesiastes 9:17-10:7 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, October 1 2023.
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What Do Your Feet Look Like?
This message from Romans 10:14-17 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, September 17, 2023.
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Keeping it Together When Everything Falls Apart
This message from Ecclesiastes 9:11-16 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, September 10, 2023.
Here Solomon teaches that you need Christ’s wisdom because you live in an unpredictable, sin-cursed world.
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Don’t Saddish, Have a Radish
This message from Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, September 3, 2023.
Here Solomon teaches that when you have a right understanding of life and death you can truly enjoy and live life.
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Living by Faith in a Sin-Cursed World
This message from Mark 5:36 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, August 27, 2023.
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The Judgment Pastors Face
This message from 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, August 20, 2023.
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Today’s Devotional: Mark 10:32-52
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Jesus led the twelve disciples to Jerusalem and others of his followers (v. 32; those who “were afraid” were those in addition to the twelve who “were amazed”). Taking the twelve aside for a third time Jesus told them that upon arriving in Jerusalem he, the Son of Man (another name for Messiah), would be betrayed, condemned by the Jews, killed by the Gentiles, and then rise from the dead (vv. 33-34).
Earlier Peter said that he and the disciples left everything to follow Jesus (v. 28). James and John here asked that they would hold significant positions in the kingdom (vv. 35-37). Jesus said that while they would experience what he was about to (“drink the cup…be baptized,” vv. 38-39), positions in the kingdom would be allotted by the Father (v. 40). Jesus informed all the disciples that they should not be like unbelievers who strive for position and authority; they should rather be like him and serve others (vv. 42-45).
A blind beggar, Bartimaeus, believed that Jesus was the Messiah and thus humbly asked Jesus to heal him, which he did, and the healed man followed Jesus (vv. 46-52). This last miracle Mark records before Jesus’ crucifixion draws a stark contrast with the proud and wealthy religious leaders. Poor, blind, Bartimaeus believed that Jesus was the “Son of David” (vv. 47-48), the Messiah. The wealthy Jewish religious leaders, however, were spiritually blind and unwilling to believe Jesus was the Son of God.
Truths to Nail Down and Apply
- Jesus knew that great suffering was coming yet he faithfully, intentionally, and steadily marched toward it (v. 32). Thank and praise the Lord Jesus for this! Because he did so sinners can be saved! Tell others about this!
- Before Jesus was betrayed, condemned, and killed he said he would rise from the dead. He said this at least three times (8:31; 9:31; 10:34)! Jesus’ resurrection was never God’s “plan B” response; neither was his betrayal and death! All were God’s necessary plan for his glory and providing salvation for sinners.
- Jesus’ followers must be like Jesus (vv. 42-45). Who, and what, are you living for?
- Never evaluate someone spiritually by their outward circumstances (cf. vv. 47-52). What matters is faith, not fortune or fame.
Above Your Pay Grade
This message from Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, August 13, 2023.
Here we learn from Ecclesiastes that you must trust in the Lord and rejoice in what he has given!
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Wise Conduct Before Superiors
This message from Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, August 6, 2023.
Here we learn from Ecclesiastes that you need Christ’s wisdom to know how to act before your superiors.
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Christ Alone!
This message from Philippians 3:9-11 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, July 30, 2023.
Here Paul exhorts the Philippians and Christians today to trust in Christ alone!
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A Needle in a Haystack
This message from Ecclesiastes 7:25-29 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, July 23, 2023.
Here Solomon teaches that neither righteousness nor wisdom is ever found among the sexually immoral: Flee Immorality!
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Did You Practice Today?
This message from Ecclesiastes 7:19-24 was given by Pastor Dan Greenfield during our morning service, July 16, 2023.
Here Solomon teaches that while wisdom is very helpful, because of your sin and finiteness your wisdom will never be so perfect and complete that you’re guaranteed “the good life.”
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