Moses Died on a Mountain. Here’s Why That’s Good News Pastor Chris closes the Moses series by asking what made Moses’ faith active, not just believed. Series: MosesSpeaker: Pastor ChrisPassages: Deuteronomy 34:1-10, Hebrews 11:24-28 He climbed a mountain at 120 years old No trail. A 4,500-foot climb. And he was 120 years old. That’s how Moses’ story ends in Deuteronomy 34 — not in a hospital bed, but on top of Mount Pisgah, looking out over a land God had…
The Story of Moses and the Message of the Cross In this week’s sermon, we delved into the transformative conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. This discussion is pivotal because it introduces essential Christian doctrines such as the incarnation, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the necessity of being born again. Jesus, in his dialogue, references the story of Moses lifting the snake in the wilderness, drawing a parallel to his own crucifixion. The Encounter with Nicodemus The…
Moses’ Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day In this sermon, we explore the trials faced by Moses as described in Numbers 20. The narrative draws a parallel between Moses’ challenges and the children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, emphasizing how cumulative adversities can lead to significant trials. The Context of Moses’ Bad Day Moses, nearing the end of his journey with the Israelites, faces a series of overwhelming challenges: The Key Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12 Numbers 20 details…
Moses and the Journey to the Promised Land Main Passage: Exodus 33 In this sermon, we explore a pivotal moment in the journey of the Israelites as they face a crucial decision: to enter the Promised Land without God’s presence or to remain in the wilderness with Him. This decision highlights the importance of God’s presence in our lives. Key Themes Lessons for Today Conclusion The Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land is a powerful metaphor for our spiritual journey. It…
