This message is to look at the Ecclesial Church authority and civic authority and to help you to know how to abide in Christ and the State governing authorities to better equip us as we move forward. Sermon Notes

Where the disciples may have failed, may in fact be the same place we all fail. The boys father did not see his desire for he went to the wrong people. The disciples did not see God's work, for they thought they could serve for God. We are merely the messengers, the conduit to a [...]

Peter and the disciples are given a glimpse into the glory of Christ. Though there is ultimate glory to be had in eternity, God's plan for glory on earth brings us through suffering. Jesus is our example of suffering well and trusting in the glory to come. Sermon Notes

People had many false ideas about the concept of the "Messiah". Many believed he would be a political, nationalistic figure; coming to free the Jews from the Romans. But of course, God had a much bigger plan and broader deliverance! Sermon Notes