Pastor Mike AllenSep 20, 20213 minMatthew 8: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsGreat Faith and Little Faith. In full disclosure, I am writing about faith, but not because of my own faith. I write about faith because...
Pastor Mike AllenSep 13, 20213 minMatthew 7: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsObedience. Jesus wraps up His famous Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7 and it is the conclusion that catches me by surprise more than...
Pastor Mike AllenAug 27, 20215 minMatthew 6: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsDependence. This morning I read an excerpt from Paul David Tripp’s book, A Quest for More. The excerpt indicated that Satan tempted Adam...
Pastor Mike AllenJul 15, 20214 minMatthew 4: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsTemptation. The temptation of Jesus recorded in Matthew 4 provides one of the clearest indicators of His humanity. He took on flesh at...
Pastor Mike AllenJul 14, 20213 minMatthew 3: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsPreparation. One of my favorite Christmas passages is found in Galatians 4:4. The Amplified Bible says, “But when (in God’s plan) the...
Pastor Mike AllenJul 8, 20214 minMatthew 2: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsRefugee: A refugee is one who has been forced to flee their country of origin or place of birth due to persecution or threat. In Matthew...
Pastor Mike AllenJul 7, 20213 minMatthew 1: Walking with Jesus in the GospelsUnexpected: Jesus’ coming was anticipated and prophesied, but at the same time how and when He would come was unexpected. Most were...