The virgin birth has long been considered a "fundamental" of the Christian faith. Is it essential that we believe in it? And if so, why is it so seldom referenced the the New Testament?

Angels have a heavenly role but also an earthly role. They figure prominently in the Christmas Story. They are miraculous creatures, yes--but are they real?

The call to follow Jesus is the call to come to Him and to go out for Him. If we are not going, we have a truncated discipleship.

If you are going to bless your community, it may be primarily through your vocation. Living for Christ in your work impacts people who will never come to our church.

Followers of Jesus are to show hospitality to everyone. There is a great need today: an epidemic of loneliness.

Just as a building gradually takes shape and looks as the architect designed it, our spiritual lives over time begin to reflect the presence of Christ within us.

God speaks to us in many ways and places, through many voices. At church, certainly. But in common, everyday moments, too. In Jeremiah 18, God speaks through a potter's wheel. Keep your eyes and ears open and God will speak to you every day. This "parable" explains who we are as human beings, and as Christians. God made us for Himself.

What does it mean to be a confessing church and what is our confession of faith?

The best time to have lived on earth: NOW!

Christians are rapidly becoming a minority community in our country. With all of their problems, our neighbors are not looking for answers in the church. They are ignoring us--just as we have been ignoring them. We are looking inward more than outward, and it shows.

Only John tells this story, and he says that this is the miracle that led to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. In this sign, we see Jesus' power over death itself.

A blind spot is an area of your life where vision is obstructed, where you fail to exercise good judgement.

All four gospels tell the story of the feeding of the 5000. It is a miracle that identifies Jesus as the "Bread of Life."

Jesus took seriously His responsibilities as a Jew, and enjoyed attending the special feasts. His third "sign" was the healing of a paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda: a sad and hopeless place.

Jesus' miracles were signs that pointed to His glory and deity. He healed people in many different ways: a touch, a word, something a bit more dramatic--even being touched by others.

Miracles are called "signs" in John. They point beyond themselves to Christ's glory and deity. The first sign happened at a wedding in Cana.

The writer of Hebrews is encouraging Christians not to "go back" to Judaism but to continue on with Jesus. He tells us here what is ahead for us.

The LORD's Supper is a central act for any church, and its frequent observance should make the church stronger. Unfortunately, in Corinth long ago this was not the case.

Christians should be committed to building a community that blesses the people who live there and that strengthens the whole nation.

Every child needs to receive blessings from his parents.

There are dangers in believing that there is just one "perfect" person out there for you. More likely: there is a certain kind of person God would be pleased to have you marry.

Address to graduates: keep on learning and growing, not only in mind, but also in spirit.

The recent cheating/bribery scandal involving wealthy celebrities underlines how important many parents believe it is to have their children in the "right" school.

For some people, Christianity is a creed, a set of rituals, or an institution. For us, though, it is a personal relationship with Christ.

The cross is the symbol of our faith and stands at the heart of our proclamation. Jesus did not die passively but was "busy" on the cross. He died for our sins, yes--but what does that mean?

What is humanity's common condition? Who is responsible? And what can we do about it?

Jesus is the unique God-Man who came to live among us. By His death and resurrection He made a way for us to live eternally with Him. How can we believe this?

It's this: It is possible to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Baptism is the ancient rite of entrance into the Christian Faith and into church membership.

Everybody has some influence over other people. Use yours to make disciples for Jesus.

Understand 4 important principles concerning your money.

David grieves over his sin and yet maintains hope for the future. Here he is thinking about his life and his coming death.

A Christian should be prepared to suffer persecution for the sake of Christ.