Raintree Community Church
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis is the podcast for Raintree Community Church in Lee's Summit, MO. It features Raintree's most recent sermons.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Truth That Leads to Godliness | Dr. Stephen Conley
May 14, 2023 20:32 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBText: Titus 1:1-4 A Purposeful Identity (Titus 1:1) Paul identifies himself as a servant of God who was sent by God. Paul’s mission was to connect truth and godliness for Christ-followers in Crete. By God’s grace, we are servants who have been called and sent out for the Gospel’s sake. An Eternal Hope (Titus 1:2-3) Paul grounds our eternal security in the eternal promises of God that are inscribed in God’s unfailing Word. Paul’s preaching of the Gospel is directed by the W...
Never Separated | Dr. Thor Madsen
May 08, 2023 00:27 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBDr. Thor Madsen preaches to us from John 10:1-42. He is the Dean of Doctoral Studies and Academic Initiatives as well as a Professor of New Testament, Ethics & Philosophy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Doctrine and Devotion: An Overview of Titus | Dr. Stephen Conley
April 30, 2023 22:10 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe Author of Titus The human author of this book is the Apostle Paul, who also penned 13 letters of the New Testament. Paul was redeemed by God’s grace and became a missionary for the Gospel’s sake. The Audience of Titus Paul wrote the book to a pastor named Titus, whom he left to establish churches on the island of Crete. It was most likely written between A.D. 62-64, just before his eventual martyrdom. While it is written to a pastor, it is written for the church. The Ai...
The Extraordinary Ending to Mark's Gospel | Dr. Stephen Conley
April 23, 2023 20:42 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBText: Mark 16 The Trustworthy Foundation of God’s Word (2 Peter 1:16-21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) The Bible is inspired by God and authoritative for our faith and practice. The Bible has been preserved by God through the centuries with over 25,000 copies of the original manuscripts in existence. The Purposeful Conclusion to Mark’s Gospel (Mark 16:8) The end of Mark’s Gospel corresponds to the arrangement of the book. The end of Mark’s Gospel corresponds to the aim of the book.
A Part of Who We Are | Jim Shoberg
April 16, 2023 21:45 - 58 minutes - 27 MBMissionary Jim Shoberg preaches to us from Acts 13:1-4. He challenged us to see the ministry of the Holy Spirit sets us apart by working through the local church to equip, enlist, and send out Gospel proclaimers. We need to move from being resigned to this calling to accepting and embracing it fully.
Jesus and His Astonishing Resurrection | Dr. Stephen Conley
April 09, 2023 20:41 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBText: Mark 16:1-8 An Amazing Devotion (Mark 16:1-4) These women displayed a courageous love for Christ as they went to the tomb. These women were the primary witnesses in Scripture to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. An Astounding Message (Mark 16:5-7) The angel proclaimed the glorious news of Christ’s triumph over death. The angel compelled the women to proclaim the good news of the resurrection to the disciples. An Astonishing Response (Mark 16:8) The wom...
Jesus and His Atoning Death | Dr. Stephen Conley
April 02, 2023 21:19 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBText: Mark 15:33-47 Wrath Absorbed (Mark 15:33-37) Jesus drank the cup of God’s wrath on our behalf, fully satisfying divine justice. After suffering in our place, Jesus died in our place. Gospel Implication: Jesus absorbed the fury of God’s wrath and entered God-forsaken darkness so that sinners would be accepted by God through faith and repentance. Access Granted (Mark 15:38) The temple curtain signified the veil that stood between God and man. As Jesus died on the cross...
Jesus the Crucified Savior | Dr. Stephen Conley
March 26, 2023 21:23 - 58 minutes - 27 MBText: Mark 15:16-32 The Shame He Endured for Sinners (Mark 15:16-20) Jesus endured the mockery of the soldiers, the crowd, and the religious leaders. Jesus’ prediction in Mark 10:33-34 came to pass and fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 50:6. Gospel Implication: Jesus bore the shame that we deserved as sinners (Hebrews 13:12-13). The Suffering He Experienced for Sinners (Mark 15:21-27) Jesus suffered the horrific pain and humiliation of being crucified. Jesus suffered und...
Jesus Stands Before Pilate | Dr. Stephen Conley
March 19, 2023 21:56 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBText: Mark 15:1-15 The Question of Authority and Kingdom (Mark 15:1-5) Jesus affirms His kingship. Jesus explains His otherworldly Kingdom (John 18:33-38). Gospel Implication: Pilate is amazed by Jesus’ presence, but will not give allegiance to Jesus’ authority. The Exchange of Jesus and Barabbas (Mark 15:6-11) During the Feast of Passover, it was typical for the Romans to grant a prisoner pardon. The Jewish crowd chooses to release Barabbas over Jesus. Gospel Im...
Jesus and Peter's Denial | Dr. Stephen Conley
March 12, 2023 19:38 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBText: Mark 14:66-72 A Scene of Distant Following (Mark 14:54,66) Peter cautiously follows Jesus at a distance, trying to make sense of what was unfolding. Peter’s previous statements of loyalty would soon be tested. A Sequence of Defensive Denials (Mark 14:67-71) Peter’s loyalty is placed on trial with three different encounters. At each encounter, Peter chose self-preservation over being identified with Christ. A Sight of Deep Despair (Mark 14:72) Peter remembered Jes...
Jesus on Trial | Dr. Stephen Conley
March 05, 2023 23:10 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBText: Mark 14:53-65 A Secret Trial of Conspiracy (Mark 14:53-60) The trial was shrouded in deception and injustice at every level. The religious leaders assembled the evidence from false witnesses to get their intended verdict. Jesus’ intentional silence during the trial fulfills prophecy (Isaiah 53:7) A Startling Revelation of Lordship (Mark 14:61-62) Jesus breaks His silence to answer the question about His identity. Jesus declares Himself to be the Son of God and Lord...
Jesus Faces His Betrayal | Dr. Stephen Conley
February 26, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBText: Mark 14:43-52 The Covert Corruption of the Crowd (Mark 14:43) Jesus is met by a crowd of over 600 under the cover of secrecy and darkness to take Him by force illegally. The crowd consisted of Judas, chief priests, scribes, elders, and soldiers. The Unmasked Treachery of Judas (Mark 14:44-46) Jesus unmasks Judas for the hypocrite and betrayer that he was in his heart. Judas betrays Jesus as He predicted at the Passover meal. “Judas stands as a warning about the ev...
Jesus and the Test of Gethsemane | Dr. Stephen Conley
February 20, 2023 01:57 - 53 minutes - 50 MBText: Mark 14:32-42 The Sorrowing Savior (Mark 14:32-34) Jesus entered Gethsemane with His disciples in watchful prayer. Jesus continued in Gethsemane under pressing anguish and distress. Jesus enters our sorrow as our ultimate High priest (Hebrews 4:15; 5:7-10) The Submissive Savior (Mark 14:35-36) Jesus displays His perfect humanity in Gethsemane. Jesus prays for the cup of God’s wrath to be removed. Jesus submitted Himself to the will of His Father as our substit...
Jesus Addresses the Pitfall of Self-Sufficiency | Dr. Stephen Conley
February 12, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBText: Mark 14:26-31 The Prophetic Words of Jesus (Mark 14:26-28) Jesus predicts the failure of each disciple. Jesus promises to be faithful to His mission and to His disciples. The Protesting Words of Peter (Mark 14:29-31) Peter challenged Jesus’ words and pledged his undying devotion. Peter underestimated his enemy and refused to admit his own weakness. Heart Application Know that your heart will lead you astray (Prov. 16:18; Jer. 17:5-10) Submit yourse...
Exhortation to Build | Dr. Alexander Granados
February 06, 2023 17:18 - 47 minutes - 44 MBText: Haggai 1:1-15 Haggai’s Proclamation (1:1-11) Date (1:1) Introduction to God’s Condemnation (1:2-4) Consider Your Ways (1:5-11) The People’s Response (1:12-15) Obedience (1:12) Encouragement (1:13) Divine Motivation (1:14) Date (1:15)
Jesus and the Passover | Dr. Stephen Conley
January 29, 2023 21:42 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBMark 14:12-25 Jesus’ Sovereign Preparation (Mark 14:12-16) Jesus meticulously arranged every detail of this event for His disciples. Jesus is portraying Himself to be the final Passover lamb for our sins. Jesus’ Serious Revelation (Mark 14:17-21) Jesus announces His betrayal will come from within. The disciples anxiously question one another. Jesus confirms His betrayer will come to ruin. Jesus’ Sacrificial Salvation (Mark 14:22-25) The Lord’s Supper is d...
Jesus and Radical Devotion | Dr. Stephen Conley
January 22, 2023 20:28 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBText: Mark 14:1-11 A Radical Devotion to Destroying Jesus (Mark 14:1-2) The covert conspiracy against Jesus The connection between the Passover and Jesus A Radical Devotion to Worshipping Jesus (Mark 14:3) An extravagant gift of Christ-centered worship This gift corresponded to the infinite worth of Jesus A Radical Devotion to Loving Money (Mark 14:4-11) A critical assessment of worth A criminal pursuit of greed A contrasting picture of the Gospel A costly act of...
Jesus' Eternal Words About His Certain Return | Dr. Stephen Conley
January 15, 2023 23:32 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBText: Mark 13:24-37 The Sign of Christ’s Return (Mark 13:24-27) Jesus describes His coming for the elect with scenes of unprecedented tribulation but also unparalleled power and glory. The Time of Christ’s Return (Mark 13:28-32) Jesus refers to the fig tree lesson to illustrate the season of His coming. Jesus emphasizes the credibility and eternality of His Words. The Preparation for Christ’s Return (Mark 13:33-37) Jesus calls His disciples to a continual state of watchf...
Jesus' Warnings About the Coming Tribulation | Dr. Stephen Conley
January 08, 2023 21:37 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBText: Mark 13:14-23 The Warning of Future Desolation (Mark 13:14-20) Believers: Be watchful, urgent, and hopeful in God’s sovereign plan over all things. Unbelievers: Look to God for salvation from your sin before it’s too late! The Warning of False Messiahs (Mark 13:21-23) Be on guard against false messiahs who will seek to deceive and delude with their teaching.
Jesus, the Word Made Flesh Part 2 | Dr. Stephen Conley
January 01, 2023 22:46 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBText: John 1:10-18 The Salvation of Jesus Proclaimed (John 1:10-13) The purpose of Jesus’ coming was to bring salvation and form a new family. Christ came to open the eyes of the spiritually blind. The Glory of Jesus Revealed (John 1:14-18) Jesus came to dwell among us in order to reveal the glory of God’s grace and truth to us.
Jesus, the Word Made Flesh Part 1 | Dr. Stephen Conley
December 26, 2022 13:54 - 34 minutes - 32 MBText: John 1:1-9 The Identity of Jesus Unveiled (John 1:1-5) Jesus is God's living, active, and final Word in demonstrating who He is in both creating us and saving us. Jesus is the true Light coming into the world, piercing the darkness. The Witness of Jesus Portrayed (John 1:6-9) Like hundreds of links in a chain, John the Baptist was one of many whose purpose was to point people to Jesus and the promise to rescue His people.
Jesus and the Wise Men | Dr. Stephen Conley
December 18, 2022 20:35 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBText: Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise Men Desired to Seek and Worship the Messiah While we do not know much about the wise men’s identity, we do know about their intention to know and adore Christ. The journey and gifts of the wise men convey theological and prophetic significance (Psalm 72:10-11; Isaiah 60:3-6). Herod the King Desired to Seek and Destroy the Messiah Herod’s response to Christ’s appearance was anxiety and anger. (See also Matthew 2:13-18). Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem was ...
Jesus and His Birth | Dr. Stephen Conley
December 04, 2022 22:01 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBText: Matthew 1:18-25 The Miracle of Jesus’ Birth (Matthew 1:18) The nature of the incarnation: Jesus is fully God and fully man. This is central to the Christian faith! The Crisis of Jesus’ Birth (Matthew 1:19-20) Mary’s pregnancy proved to be a test of Joseph’s faith. The Purpose of Jesus’ Birth (Matthew 1:21-23) Jesus’ name declared His mission: “For He will save His people from their sins.” Jesus’ birth was prophecy fulfilled (Isaiah 7:14). The Response to ...
Jesus and His Lineage | Dr. Stephen Conley
November 27, 2022 21:06 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBText: Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Lineage Covers God’s Promises to Abraham and David (Matthew 1:1) God’s promise to Abraham: “In you, all the families of the earth will be blessed.” (Gen. 12:1-3) God’s promise to David: “Your throne will be established forever.” (2 Sam 7:8-16) This genealogy underscores the faithfulness of God to keep His promise to send a Savior. Jesus’ Lineage Contains a Cast of Unlikely Characters (Matthew 1:2-16) Each name is a sinner that God chose to use fo...
Jesus and the Beginning of the End | Dr. Stephen Conley
November 21, 2022 02:08 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBText: Mark 13:1-13 Be Prepared for the Certainty of God’s Judgment (Mark 13:1-2) Jesus predicts the fall of Jerusalem, which would take place in 70 A.D. Jesus specifically mentions the destruction of the temple as the judgment of God. Be Discerning and Hopeful During Difficult Circumstances (Mark 13:3-8) Jesus calls us to take note of the false messiahs and their claims Jesus calls us to take heart in God’s sovereign rule over a fallen world. Be Faithful to Follow a...
The Story of Abraham & Isaac | Gebriell Sierra
November 13, 2022 21:29 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBOne of our Midwestern Seminary students, Gebriell Sierra, preaches from Genesis 22:1-19 and unfolds the story of Abraham and Isaac. This is a story about sacrifice as well as salvation.
Jesus and True Worship | Dr. Stephen Conley
November 06, 2022 22:14 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBText: Mark 12:38-44 The Critical Warning Against False Worship (Mark 12:38-40) Jesus warns His disciples about the scribes who were full of pride, greed, and hypocrisy. Jesus pronounces condemnation on the scribes for their false worship. The Contrasting Example of True Worship (Mark 12:41-44) Jesus points out that the poor widow gave significantly more than those who were rich. The widow demonstrated her true worship of God and dependence upon God by surrendering all s...
Jesus and Lordship | Dr. Stephen Conley
October 30, 2022 21:02 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBText: Mark 12:35-37 Jesus is the Expected Son of David Jesus’ question points us back to the Old Testament (Psalm 110). Jesus’ question reminds us that all of Scripture points to Him. Jesus is the Enthroned Lord of All Jesus’ identity is revealed as the Son of David who is the Son of God. Jesus’ question is one of eternal significance that all must answer.
Jesus and the Great Commandment | Dr. Stephen Conley
October 23, 2022 22:13 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBText: Mark 12:28-34 A Most Crucial Question (Mark 12:28) The scribe questioned Jesus on the most fundamental of levels. This question gets at the heart of how we are to glorify God. A Most Comprehensive Answer (Mark 12:29-31) Jesus summarized the Law and the Prophets by pointing us to love God supremely (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and love others sacrificially (Leviticus 19:18). A Most Convicting Conclusion (Mark 12:32-34) True love to God expressed in genuine obedience to God ...
Jesus Addresses Scriptural Ignorance | Dr. Stephen Conley
October 16, 2022 19:59 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBText: Mark 12:18-27 Ignorance Personified in the Sadducees (Mark 12:18) The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection. The Sadducees' authority was sourced in Moses and the Pentateuch. Ignorance Portrayed by the Sadducees (Mark 12:19-23) The Sadducees’ absurd question about Levirite marriage in heaven came out of a heart of unbelief and deception. This scenario is played out vividly in the book of Ruth with Boaz and Ruth. Truth Declared in the Scriptures (Mark 12:24-27...
Jesus and Our Allegiance | Dr. Stephen Conley
October 09, 2022 19:49 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Question of Earthly Allegiance (Mark 12:13-17a) The Pharisees sought to bait Jesus into a trap of choosing between Caesar and God. In the end, the Pharisees’ goal was to discredit Him in the eyes of the people and put an end to His influence. Our earthly allegiance to the government includes paying taxes as citizens; however, we must remember that our true citizenship is in heaven. The Priority of Heavenly Allegiance (Mark 12:17b) God alone deserves our allegiance and trust above al...
Contribute: Serving Christ Together | Dr. Stephen Conley
October 02, 2022 20:08 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe Serve in a Gospel-centered Partnership (Philippians 1:3-11, 27-30) We are saved into a partnership with one another through the Gospel. This partnership manifests itself in a life worthy of the Gospel that strives side by side together. We Serve in a Gospel-centered Culture (Romans 15:1-7) We are called to unity and harmony by Christ. We are called to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us. We Serve through Gospel-centered Gifting (Romans 12:3-8) We are equipped ...
Connect: Growing in Christ Together | Dr. Stephen Conley
September 25, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTexts: Colossians 2:6-10; Ephesians 4:11-16 We are Rooted in Christ Together for Gospel Growth We look to Christ as our Lord and Savior. We are given new life in Christ. We rest on Christ as our foundation and fulfillment. We are Equipped in Christ Together for Gospel Ministry We are equipped by the Word through gifted shepherds. We are matured by the Word through Christ’s working. We are discipled by the Word through one another.
Come: Worshipping Christ Together | Dr. Stephen Conley
September 18, 2022 21:18 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBTexts: Psalm 95; 2 Corinthians 3-4 Worship: The Attitude of the Heart (Psalm 95:1-7) Worshipping God is about an internal attitude before it is an external activity. Worshipping God reframes our reality around God’s Word. Worship: The Transformation of the Heart (2 Corinthians 3:18) Worshipping God leads to hearts being transformed by God. “Corporate worship must be God-centered, Christ-centered, and Spirit-enabled that encompasses our entire lives as we delight in the beaut...
2 Timothy 4:1-5 | Travis Thompson
September 11, 2022 19:58 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBTravis Thompson preaches from 2 Timothy 4:1-5.
Romans 12:1-2 | Jeff Fitzgerald
September 04, 2022 22:40 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBText: Romans 12:1-2 The Mercies of God are the Basis For the Challenge of Total Commitment GRACE, is when we get what we don't deserve. MERCY, is when we don't get what we DO deserve. Total Commitment Means Being Totally Transformed The word we get transformed is where we get the word metamorphosis. It’s continual and gradual. We should allow the Holy Spirit to help. In order to know the will of God, we must surrender to that will.
The God Who is Good | Dr. Stephen Conley
August 28, 2022 22:53 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBText: Psalm 100 Praising the One Who is Truly God (100:1-3) We must praise God with our lips and with our lives. We must praise God with the knowledge that He alone is God. We must praise God by remembering who we are and whose we are. Praising the One Who is Truly Good (100:4-5) We must come before God with a thankful heart. We must cling to God’s unchanging goodness and unfailing love.
The God Who Satisfies | Dr. Stephen Conley
August 21, 2022 19:19 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBText: Psalm 63 Our Single-minded Pursuit of God (63:1-4) We must earnestly desire God above everything else. We will discover God’s love to be better than everything else. Our Superior Pleasure in God (63:5-8) We must find our delight and satisfaction in God alone. We will discover that God is the One who helps us and holds us. Our Sovereign Protection in God (63:9-11) We can trust that God’s kingdom will not fail. We can rejoice in Christ as our coming and reigning...
In God We Trust | Dr. Stephen Conley
August 14, 2022 20:01 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBText: Psalm 56 Trusting God Through Fear (56:1-4) We can only overcome our fears through faith in God and His Word. Trusting God Through Affliction (56:5-11) We must trust God alone to do what is good and right for His glory and our good. We must remember how deeply God cares for us and how He will carry us through our trials. Thanking God For Deliverance (56:12-13) We can thank God in all things for His rescuing grace and empowering presence.
The God of Refuge | Dr. Stephen Conley
August 07, 2022 19:39 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBText: Psalm 46 Our Omnipresent God is Strong Through it All (46:1-3) Because God is our strength, we do not need to be given over to fear. Because God is our salvation, we will be kept through eternity. Our Omnipresent God is Sovereign Over All (46:4-7) God’s eternal plan cannot be changed. God’s continual presence is our fortress. Our Omnipresent God is Supreme Above All (46:8-11) God is supreme above all other powers. God must be worshipped as the one true God. ...
The God of Salvation | Dr. Stephen Conley
July 31, 2022 20:40 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MBText: Psalm 40 The Savior’s Work Demonstrated (40:1-4) The testimony of God’s deliverance is seen in His rescuing grace The outcome of God’s deliverance is seen in heart transformation The Savior’s Character Proclaimed (40:5-11) God’s unparalleled faithfulness and unfaltering love deserves unending worship and unswerving devotion to Him. The Savior’s Work Completed (40:12-17) God’s saving work is sufficient for our sin. God’s enemies will be put to shame. God’s savin...
The God of Forgiveness | Dr. Stephen Conley
July 24, 2022 19:14 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBText: Psalm 32 From Sinner to Forgiven (32:1-2) The blessing of forgiveness is extended to sinners who have their sins covered by the Lord. The blessing of imputation is extended to sinners who have their sins covered by the Lord. From Conviction to Confession (32:3-5) In His grace, God convicts us of our sin to lead us to our confession and His forgiveness. From Judgment to Deliverance (32:6-7) Once we belong to God, we no longer need to fear God’s judgment, but find our refuge...
The God of Deliverance | Dr. Stephen Conley
July 17, 2022 19:48 - 51 minutes - 24 MBText: Psalm 27 A Steady Trust in God Alone (27:1-3) We can have confidence in God’s presence as our Light - We can have confidence in God’s ability to save. Therefore, we can be confident in the face of fear and doubt. A Single-minded Worship of God Alone (27:4-10) We must desire God above all things (attitude). We must seek God above all things (action). When we belong to God, we find in Him all we ever need. A Settled Waiting for God Alone (27:11-14) We need to look to God...
Trusting God Through Trials | Dr. Stephen Conley
July 10, 2022 21:02 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBText: Psalm 13 God’s Apparent Absence (13:1-2) David’s perspective is that God has abandoned him as he cries out, “How long?” We need to filter our feelings of God’s absence through the truth of God’s omnipresence. God’s Apparent Indifference (13:3-4) David’s perspective is that God is not at work for His good. We need to filter our feelings of God’s indifference through the truth of God’s omniscience. God’s Bountiful Love and Goodness (13:5-6) David’s perspective changes as he tr...
The God of Majesty | Dr. Stephen Conley
July 03, 2022 20:37 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBText: Psalm 8 God’s Universal Praise Displayed (8:1) The majesty and glory of God’s name fills all that He has made. This universal praise is the purpose for which we were created. God’s Strength Declared through Man’s Weakness (8:2-4) God has chosen to display His strength toward His enemy through the weakness of man. God, the Preeminent One has chosen to condescend to us and care for us. Man’s Dominion Granted by God (8:5-8) God has entrusted man with stewardship an...
The Word of the Cross | Dr. Thor Madsen
June 30, 2022 17:39 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBText: 1 Corinthians 1:18-30
Jesus, the Rejected Cornerstone | Dr. Stephen Conley
June 19, 2022 19:08 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBText: Mark 12:1-12 The Parable Describes Israel’s Recorded History in Scripture (12:1-9) The vineyard in this passage refers to Israel. The vineyard owner refers to God. The servants of the vineyard owner refer to the prophets who were sent by God to the people. The vineyard tenants refer to the Israelites who rejected the prophets Consider these passages: Is. 5:1-7; Jer. 7:21-26; Matt. 23:29-39 The Parable Depicts Christ’s Rejection and Redemption on the Cross (12:10-12...
Jesus and the Challenge of Authority | Dr. Stephen Conley
June 12, 2022 20:44 - 38 minutes - 18 MBText: Mark 11:27-33 The Serious Challenge to Christ’s Authority (11:27-28) The religious leaders questioned Jesus on His authority over the Temple and His teaching. The religious leaders’ aim was to discredit and destroy Jesus. The Stunning Consequence of Christ’s Question (11:29-32) Jesus confounds the religious leaders with a question regarding John’s baptism. The religious leaders are no match for Christ’s authoritative response. The Startling Conclusion to Christ’...
Jesus' Lesson on Judgment & Faith, Part 2 | Dr. Stephen Conley
June 05, 2022 21:07 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBText: Mark 11:20-25 Faith in God Demonstrated (11:20-25) Jesus commands us to put our faith in God alone Jesus portrays the powerful results of praying with bold faith. Jesus points to the necessity of forgiving others as we pray in faith.
The Lord's Prayer | Drew Erickson
May 29, 2022 19:37 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBText: Matthew 6:5-15 What should our attitude be in prayer? As God's children, prayer begins with a focus on God’s name, kingdom, and will. As God’s children, we recognize God’s holiness and desire that He would receive the glory He deserves. As God’s children, we desire to see God’s kingdom expand and come in its fullness. As God’s children, we agree with God’s commands and pray that they would be followed on earth as they are in heaven. As God's children, we pray for our...