Clean: Inside and Out
In his encounter with a leper, Jesus demonstrates that his work in our lives goes well beyond what's obvious....
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June 16, 2019 by Tom Jackson
In his encounter with a leper, Jesus demonstrates that his work in our lives goes well beyond what's obvious....
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June 9, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Following Jesus includes shortcuts - if we do what he says, it gets us there faster. And better....
Power|Authority|Purpose
June 2, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Jesus demonstrates not only his power to do good but his authority to define good, revealing his divinity and his capacity to stay on target....
How Not To Follow Jesus
May 26, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Sometimes we learn from the example of those who fail: the people of Nazareth provide a great example of a terrible way to follow Jesus....
Ready or Not
May 5, 2019 by Tom Jackson
We can run, but we can't hide; we will all have an encounter with God, and he invites us to get ready....
First Words
April 28, 2019 by Tom Jackson
When Jesus finally speaks in Luke's gospel, his first words teach us about his identity....
His Story, Your Destiny
April 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson
When we believe the story of His Son we step into the destiny God created for us....
Worthy of It All
April 14, 2019 by Tom Jackson
Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem drew praise from his disciples and reminds us that He is worthy of all the praise we can give him....
Future Proof
April 7, 2019 by Tom Jackson
By building our lives on the promises of God we are positioned for the future - whatever it brings....
Away In A Manger
March 31, 2019 by Tom Jackson
The manger of Jesus' birth illustrates the extremes God went to for our salvation: He identified with our poverty that we might share his glory....
F3
June 9, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, fellowship, 1st Corinthians, Discipleship, follow, Fishing, faithful
Following Jesus includes shortcuts - if we do what he says, it gets us there faster. And better....
Keep ReadingPower|Authority|Purpose
June 2, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Purpose, Jesus, 1st Corinthians, power, good, authority, target
Jesus demonstrates not only his power to do good but his authority to define good, revealing his divinity and his capacity to stay on target....
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May 26, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Category: Following Jesus | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, follow, Isaiah, Nazareth, synagogue
Sometimes we learn from the example of those who fail: the people of Nazareth provide a great example of a terrible way to follow Jesus....
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May 5, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, fire, judgment, baptism, repent, John the Baptist, vipers
We can run, but we can't hide; we will all have an encounter with God, and he invites us to get ready....
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April 28, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: God, Jesus, 1st Corinthians, temple, Father, Jerusalem, Joseph, Mary
When Jesus finally speaks in Luke's gospel, his first words teach us about his identity....
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April 21, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: God, Destiny, Jesus, faith, story, narrative, unbelief, resurrection,
Worthy of It All
April 14, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, worship, 1st Corinthians, Praise, King, Palm Sunday, Triumphal Entry
Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem drew praise from his disciples and reminds us that He is worthy of all the praise we can give him....
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April 7, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, prophecy, encouragement, future, Joseph, Mary, past, present, Simeon, Anna, waiting, delay
By building our lives on the promises of God we are positioned for the future - whatever it brings....
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March 31, 2019 by Tom Jackson | Tags: Jesus, 1st Corinthians, shepherds, birth, Bethlehem, Angels, Joseph, Mary, Caesar
The manger of Jesus' birth illustrates the extremes God went to for our salvation: He identified with our poverty that we might share his glory....
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