Gospel for life with Nathaniel Timmermann

Unexpected thanks

We normally give thanks for good things we get. But there are lots of things that even God gives us that we don't think are good things - when God doesn't do what we want, or when God doesn't tell us why, or even weakness or pain. 

These unexpected things are causes for unexpected thanks. Let's add them to our thanks. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Christ alone

There are all sorts of rulers and powers that claim control and influence over our lives. Most of them end up destroying our lives as much as helping them. The Son is different because he holds all things together. 

Colossians 1:15-23

Satisfying Scripture

Everyone recognizes that there is a kind of slavery only truth can get us out of, and that slavery runs deep. Scripture tells us a story that can break the slavery of lies. John 8:31-36

Fabulous faith

We can either live a live that is lived through faith or through our works and performance. There are good reasons to live through faith. Romans 3:19-28

Great grace

Most relationships are dictated by laws and our adherence to certain standards - performance standards, relational standards, behavioral standards, etc. How amazing to have a relationship with the king of the universe based on grace.

Romans 6:15-23

The Word will get you what you want

Somehow or another I'd like to get what I want in life. What will get me what I want? Money? Miracles? Jesus tells a powerful story to help us get what we really want.

Luke 16:19-31

Bold Builders for the glory of God

If we are just trying to be famous as a congregation, we'll do big stuff. If we're just trying to have a good reputation, we'll be good and nice and never rock the boat. But if we're working for the glory of someone else, we'll do whatever it takes so that God is spoken well of. That is what Jesus has done in our place. Haggai 2:6-9

Bold Builders obey

To build God's congregation and house requires that we do things that seem abnormal to us or are so unusual that it is hard to imagine they will lead to a great place. This challenge rings out to us, and we obey, only to discover that God really is our father and he will do for us what we ask in his name. Haggai 1:12-15

Bold Builders

The people of Israel returned to Judah and found a land in shambles. Surprisingly, they had the courage, the heart to stay. When there is lots of work to do, will we stay? This is a time to live out of grace. This is a time to be bold builders.

Haggai 1:1-11

Encouraged by the encourager

The Holy Spirit teaches us everything so that we can have peace. Not just happiness or comfort or the sense of tranquility, but the awesome awareness that we are with the God who is perfect, holy, and set apart. 

This is what Phyllis Curtis discovered. John 14:25-27