The Original Jungle Book
The Bible happens to be the original Jungle Book. God created all things, from the tiniest bug to the hugest dinosaurs--and He made them all on the same day He made Mankind. Initially, all creatures lived in harmony with each other and with humans (all herbivores!). At the fall, all of creation was affected, even the animals, which would now fight over food and for their lives. Studying these creatures, specifically dinosaurs as described in the book of Job, shows us how magnificent God is, how small we are, and how solid our confidence in our Creator can be.
The Metamorphic Phenomena
Metamorphosis in nature transforms the weak into strong and the ordinary into magnificent. Most often, this natural transformation results from intense pressure, fierce refinement, or astonishing change. These same examples of metamorphosis can be applied through Scripture to our own Christian lives. In fact, we need all three principles in order to grow and mature as Believers. These processes are not comfortable and can be quite painful...but the result is a beautiful new thing for our good and to God’s glory.
Nature Gone Wild
Do you believe that God is in control of natural disasters--every hurricane, tsunami, and tornado? In His sovereignty, God commands and controls the entire natural world, just as He ordains each moment of our lives. It's a comfort to know that nothing is by accident. Even when our life and circumstances look and feel chaotic, God has everything under control. And, as we learn in this message, natural disasters have much to teach us about living out our faith in the all-powerful Creator.
Bird Watching for the Wise
Birds teach us valuable lessons about our Creator. Throughout Scripture, birds are used as an example of God’s love, protection, and provision for us. They even serve as a Biblical metaphor for repentance. In fact, Jesus actually delivers a command for us to observe and study birds (Matthew 6:26)! Here, Pastor Davey shares four ways that birds teach us key theological truths that can strengthen our daily walk with the Lord.
The Curriculum of Creation
Creation displays the power of God, revealing the Truth of an amazing Creator. As Christians, it's imperative that we notice the majesty of God's handiwork. We must not just look, but see; not just listen, but hear; not just eat, but taste--every sense gives us a reason to praise our Creator God. In this series introduction, Pastor Davey sets the foundation for profound lessons to be learned through Creation...if we pay attention.
The Final Promise
Grace: that's the word that best sums up the whole message of Scripture. And that's the word John uses to conclude his divinely inspired Revelation. After spending 22 chapters sharing with us his apocalyptic visions and indescribable prophecies of the future, he leaves us with a promise for the present: God's grace is with us.
No Sequel in Sight
Thirty-nine books labeled "Old Testament" and twenty-seven books labeled "New Testament" are what make up that precious book we know as the Bible. But how do we know Scripture ended with Revelation? Stephen gives us age-old insight into that age-old question.
God's Final Call
Ever since The Flood of Genesis 7, God has warned of coming judgment. He spoke of it through the Prophets, through Christ, and here, at last, through the Apostle John's Revelation. Are you listening?
Duty, Honor, Country
According to the Apostle John, it isn't enough to simply believe that Jesus is coming again . . . we must live as though He is already on His way.
Refusing a Salt Free Life
As Christians, what is the analogy of who we are supposed to be? Many would say a fighter--we fight for God and go to war against secular culture. Others would say a peacemaker--we offer a message of love that is offered to everyone on earth. Even more people might say a firefighter-- we rescue people from the fire and bring them into a place of safety. But what does Jesus say we are to be? Well, I'm sure you have some of it sitting on your dining room table; it's so small we rarely give it a moment of thought: salt.