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God has loved and continues to love his people. Yet, despite the nature of this relationship, God's people in Malachi's day dishonour God. God's people need a great priest who is cursed, despised and discarded in their place. God's people need a great priest who won't decieve them. Thank God for Jesus who is the priest we need and helps us conform our ritual, heart and life to the nature of our relationship with God.

Under the leadership of Nehemiah and Ezra, Jerusalem experiences one of the greatest revivals on its history. Due to their new interest in Scripture, they find out that they have been ignoring one of the most colorful commandments of God. In this message we discuss this occasion, and we learn why rituals are not always a bad idea.

True vs False Religion

In this message, Jesus will remind us of the origins of human evil and the hypocrisy of rituals.

Romans 2:17-29 © March 10th, 2024 by Rev. Rick Goettsche SERIES: Romans Every year around the United States, children dress up in costumes for Halloween. For most kids, this is simply a chance to dress up in a fun outfit, maybe getting to dress up as one of their favorite characters. Kids enjoy dressing…

Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands before they eat.” He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your father…

Freed by Christ Colossians 2:20–23 (ESV) 20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to…

What is prayer and why should we pray if God knows everything?

Introduction My Old Testament Professor in seminary had a saying that became so widely used in the school that they eventually made a t-shirt with this quote on it. The quote was this, “when was the last time you delighted in the book of Leviticus.” I know you’ve probably been there. Early in your Christian…

Having been called to be a prophet, Ezekiel must be initiated into this vocation. He will need to be transformed by fully embracing the severe judgment of God against sin. When he does so, the hope of God's mercy will begin to emerge from the ashes of God's terrible wrath.

Those who know Jesus safeguard their faith with joy, serve by the Spirit, put their confidence in Christ, and reject any hope in the flesh . Those who Know Jesus safeguard their faith with joy ( Philippians 3:1-2 ) Those who know Jesus serve by the Spirit ( Philippians 3:3a ) Those who know Jesus put…

To recognize the power of symbol in ritual and worship.

The Lord's Supper (Communion) is an invitation to remembrance. One great theme to be remembered is that Jesus is our peace. By his blood, Jesus has brought down all barriers of fellowship that exist between God and humanity. He invites all, far or near, into a holy communion of peace in him.

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all…

We want to grasp the reason and purpose for this book and its relevance to us now

Who is in control? // take a microscope over sovereignty // Attributes of God. // The Omni’s Being that God is all-powerful, we can surmise that he is always in complete control. That is his sovereignty- his controlling nature. Nothing has ever happened that was outside the purview of his notice. Nothing…

Closeness to God is what we were made for. It is not religious ritual which gets us close to God. Hear what the apostle Mark says about this

We can view prayer as a means to get what we want, but prayer is first communicating in our relationship with God before any blessings are received. Pastor Rob Brower continues with Week 3 of "What's In It For Me?".

On a day in the life of the early church, Peter and John were on their way to a first-century prayer meeting when they were interrupted at the gate. How they responded exemplify some of things we also should do when opportunity knocks. An expository sermon from Acts 3:1-12. Sermon begins at about 23:15.

Let’s keep the main thing—the gospel—the main thing.

Traditionally, Adam is seen as the "man of sin" as it is Adam's sin that death first enters the world and comes to all men because all men sin. Yet, when we look at the Scriptures, Church Fathers, Second Temple literature, & other pagan myths/legends we find that Cain is the one regarded as the man of sin. Today we look at the reason for this life, that God gave us mortality so that we might repent & be changed. Cain does not repent & instead becomes an imager of demons!

January 18, 2015 Intro – A family had some guests for dinner one night and Dad asked his 6-year-old daughter if she would pray. She replied, “But Daddy, I don’t know what to say.” He replied, “Just say what you hear Mommy say.” So the girl bowed her head and prayed, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all…