The Old Testament book of Numbers is the historic saga of Israel's wanderings through the desert on their way to the Promised Land. It has implications for us as we face the trying times of our lives.

The Old Testament book of Numbers is the historic saga of Israel's wanderings through the desert on their way to the Promised Land. It has implications for us as we face the trying times of our lives.

What happens when a community is infused with the love of God?

What happens when a community is infused with the love of God?

All Christians are part of the royal priesthood. That means they and their jobs are just as important in God's economy as pastors and missionaries.

In this last book of the Bible we find descriptions of God's throne not found anywhere else.

What will life in eternity be like? The final two chapters in the Bible give us some clues.

What will life in eternity be like? The final two chapters in the Bible give us some clues.

What will life be like in the new heaven and new earth?

What will life be like in the new heaven and new earth?

Jesus' resurrection from the dead stands alone in history; after 3 days He arose in a glorified body, victorious over death.

Jesus' resurrection from the dead stands alone in history; after 3 days He arose in a glorified body, victorious over death.

What happens at the end of the Millennial reign of Christ reinforces the disturbing defect in humanity that was revealed when Jesus entered the city on the first Palm Sunday.

The Millennium is a biblical theme that describes a golden age on earth, when Jesus will rule as King and God's purposes will be perfectly done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does a believer do when the kingdoms of this world collide with the Kingdom of God?

What does a believer do when the kingdoms of this world collide with the Kingdom of God?

The Kingdom of God is constantly under siege and in conflict with the kingdoms of Satan and this present world.

The Kingdom of God is constantly under siege and in conflict with the kingdoms of Satan and this present world.

Kingdom facts would be unknown to us by human reasoning; but thanks to what God has revealed in His Word, we are privy to the most incredible and significant mystery ever.

Kingdom facts would be unknown to us by human reasoning; but thanks to what God has revealed in His Word, we are privy to the most incredible and significant mystery ever.

In these last days, God is completing the work of His kingdom.

In these last days, God is completing the work of His kingdom.

Jesus' parables teach us what is ultimately valuable and what is ultimately worthless and useless.

Jesus' parables teach us what is ultimately valuable and what is ultimately worthless and useless

Jesus taught that there are mysteries we need to know about the invisible and everlasting Kingdom of God.

Jesus taught that there are mysteries we need to know about the invisible and everlasting Kingdom of God.

A late-night meeting between Jesus and a Jewish leader provided the most essential issues crucial to understanding about how one enters God's kingdom.

A late-night meeting between Jesus and a Jewish leader provoked the most essential issues crucial to understanding about how one enters God's kingdom.

What does it mean when our prayers seem to go unanswered and it doesn't feel like God is listening? (NO OUTLINE OR HOMEWORK AVAILABLE THIS WEEK)

What does it mean when our prayers seem to go unanswered and it doesn't feel like God is listening? (NO OUTLINE OR HOMEWORK AVAILABLE THIS WEEK)

The most important and determinative thing about each of us is our understanding of God...and the most important question anyone can ask is, "Who is God?"

The most important and determinative thing about each of us is our understanding of God...and the most important question anyone can ask is, "Who is God?"

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." What did He mean by "kingdom"?

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." What did He mean by "kingdom"?

Worship is a full-time activity, not limited to church services and/or music.

Worship is a full-time activity, not limited to church services and/or music.

God used Joseph - a man of immense wisdom, solid integrity and innovative creativity - to lead the civilization of Egypt and surrounding nations back from the brink of starvation.

God used Joseph - a man of immense wisdom, solid integrity and innovative creativity - to lead the civilization of Egypt and surrounding nations back from the brink of starvation.

When Joseph call his family together, the unexpected moment was filled with powerful drama that looks forward to the most phenomenal family reunion imaginable.

When Joseph call his family together, the unexpected moment was filled with powerful drama that looks forward to the most phenomenal family reunion imaginable.

In order to treat others with compassion, we must first experience forgiveness from God and be able to forgive ourselves.

In order to treat others with compassion, we must first experience forgiveness from God and be able to forgive ourselves.

In all of recorded history, there is not a rags to riches story more impressive than the meteoric rise of Joseph in ancient Egypt.

In all of recorded history, there is not a rags to riches story more impressive than the meteoric rise of Joseph in ancient Egypt.

Is God wise? If so, why does He seem to make poor decisions on our behalf? There are times when we don’t know what God is doing in our lives, but we need to trust that God will turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

One of the positive benefits of studying Bible characters like Joseph is learning how to avoid destructive sins so when they come to us, we can respond positively.

One of the positive benefits of studying Bible characters like Joseph is learning how to avoid destructive sins so when they come to us, we can respond positively.

We can find hope in the Bible for even the messiest of family situations by looking at how God worked out His sovereign plan, despite man's failures.

We can find hope in the Bible for even the messiest of family situations by looking at how God worked out His sovereign plan, despite man's failures.

Is God wise? If so, why does He seem to make poor decisions on our behalf? There are times when we don’t know what God is doing in our lives, but we need to trust that God will turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

God has given Christians the Holy Spirit to guide us and bring us home safely to heaven.

God has given Christians the Holy Spirit to guide us and bring us home safely to heaven.

Thirst is the most powerful and basic of all human instincts. It defines us physically; but there is a powerful spiritual thirst that defines us spiritually.

Thirst is the most powerful and basic of all human instincts. It defines us physically; but there is a powerful spiritual thirst that defines us spiritually.

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God in His grace has gifted every believer with spiritual gifts to empower them to serve Him and others effectively.

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God in His grace has gifted every believer with spiritual gifts to empower them to serve Him and others effectively

Jesus promised that those who believe in Him would experience a river of living water flowing within them...He was speaking of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus promised that those who believe in Him would experience a river of living water flowing within them...He was speaking of the Holy Spirit.

Until we experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we remain spiritually thirsty, morally polluted and dissatisfied.

Until we experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we remain spiritually thirsty, morally polluted and dissatisfied.

In the middle of our quest for inner peace, life purpose, and overcoming power, Jesus promised a presence that would never leave.

In the middle of our quest for inner peace, life purpose, and overcoming power, Jesus promised a presence that would never leave.

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a well He releases within us.

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a well He releases within us.

When encountering hard times and painful experiences in our lives, principles in 1 Peter put them in the perspective of God's work in us.

The movement called the Church was birthed at Pentecost and differs greatly from an institution.

The movement called the Church was birthed at Pentecost and differs greatly from an institution.

The day of Pentecost marked a watershed in God's plan for the redemption of lost humanity.

The day of Pentecost marked a watershed in God's plan for the redemption of lost humanity.

What is the meaning of the "Ascension of Jesus"? Why is it important today?

Jesus' revelation of the Great Commission was the second of 5 events in the 50 days following His death at Passover that mark the greatest era in human history.

Jesus' revelation of the Great Commission was the second of 5 events in the 50 days following His death at Passover that mark the greatest era in human history.

If, after the Resurrection, the work of redemption was done...why didn't Jesus just go immediately back to Heaven?

If, after the Resurrection, the work of redemption was done...why didn't Jesus just go immediately back to Heaven?

Easter cuts through the fog of human uncertainty, global problems and individual suffering to offer hope that cannot be diminished by any circumstance or complexity.

Easter cuts through the fog of human uncertainty, global problems and individual suffering to offer hope that cannot be diminished by any circumstance or complexity.

It's been said that the Gospels primarily tell us what happened, and the rest of the New Testament tells us why it happened.

Why did the triumphal entry of Jesus turn out to be so "un"triumphant?

Pastor Jerry and Dr Larry Acosta report on their ministry trip to Ethiopia

Pastor Jerry and Dr Larry Acosta report on their ministry trip to Ethiopia.

a Seder presentation

a Seder presentation

Peter's experience of walking on the water to Jesus is an illustration that life is to be lived by faith.

Peter's experience of walking on the water to Jesus is an illustration that life is to be lived by faith.

The blindness of unbelief that became the sight of faith is the account of Thomas after the resurrection.

The blindness of unbelief that became the sight of faith is the account of Thomas after the resurrection.

Parenting children well and then letting them go is one of life's most important challenges. How can parents let go and entrust their children to God?

Parenting children well and then letting them go is one of life's most important challenges. How can parents let go and entrust their children to God?

Noah is an example of faith doing what seems illogical to the world but is critical for spiritual survival.

Noah is an example of faith doing what seems illogical to the world but is critical for spiritual survival.

The biblical story of the Prodigal has many more layers than we often recognize. Pastor Dave Stewart challenges us with a unique perspective.

The biblical story of the Prodigal has many more layers than we often recognize. Pastor Dave Stewart challenges us with a unique perspective.

If God were asking you to set some goals that will improve your life for the coming year, what would they be?

If God were asking you to set some goals that will improve your life for the coming year, what would they be?

This Christmas, look past the cultural wrapping paper that hides Jesus Christ, the real Gift.

This Christmas, look past the cultural wrapping paper that hides Jesus Christ, the real Gift.

Mary's story declares that nothing is impossible with God and provides lessons we can learn about God's expectations of us.

Mary's story declares that nothing is impossible with God and provides lessons we can learn about God's expectations of us.

Are you content to play with the box, as a toddler would with a Christmas gift, while the real gift goes unnoticed? God's perfect Gift of His Son awaits our attention.

Are you content to play with the box, as a toddler would with a Christmas gift, while the real gift goes unnoticed? God's perfect Gift of His Son awaits our attention.