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by Jeff McKinney Mark 2:1-12 “And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’” – Mark 2:5 (ESV) As we journey through Lent, we reflect on themes of healing, forgiveness, and faith. The story of the paralytic, found in Mark 2:1-12, provides a profound illustration of how Jesus meets our deepest needs – both physical and spiritual. This narrative not only showcases the miraculous power of Jesus but also challenges us to examine our fai

by Wayne Gregg John 4:4-42; Jeremiah 2:13; 17:13 This encounter with Jesus happened when Jesus and his disciples were traveling north to Galilee, through Samaria, near the town of Sychar. Jesus stopped at the well (dug by Jacob, and given to his son Joseph), while his disciples went into town. His encounter with the Samaritan woman was both unusual and likely prophetic. It was unusual for a woman to travel alone to draw water, and especially in the heat of the day. A long st

by Dwight Hartman John 3, 7, & 19; Numbers 21:8 In our Evergreen worship, we often have a segment called: “Church, what do you believe?” We repeat great truths about our faith. But if we had to distill it into one sentence, John 3:16 would come close: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” It’s so important, John’s gospel repeats it in slightly different ways five more times. John

by Barbara Harrison John 2:1-9, 11 “On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’ ‘Woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My hour has not yet come.’ “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ “Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial was

by Terry Klinker Matthew 4:18-22 “As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. “Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, prepari

by David Dale James 1:2-4; Hebrews 12:2; Romans 5:3-5; 8:28 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4 Every one of us goes through the trials, tribulations, and temptations of life. Sometimes these things occur out of the blue – you wake up one morning, expecting