12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, […]
idolatry
The Slow Clutter of Idols
“Then the king sent, and all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem were gathered to him. And the king went up to the house of the Lord, and with him all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem and the priests and the prophets, all the people, both small and great. And […]
Deep Love and Devotion for His Deep Love and Devotion
Luke 14:25 ¶ Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27 Whoever does not […]
Following Jesus All The Way
Luke 9:57 ¶ As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Luke 9:58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” Luke 9:59 To another he said, […]
Go After What You Really Want
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ”Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Luke 6:22 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and […]
Sermon about Gideon from Judges
Israel is becoming more and more like all of the nations around them as a young beat-down guy named Gideon is called to rescue Israel. He’s nervous, and he fails in his faith in the end, but here’s the story of Gideon, Judge of Israel.