Isaiah’s Prophetic Vision
The Nature of Prophecy This Advent season at Emmaus Road Church we are doing a series called "The Prophets Foretold." Prophecy is a word that carries all kinds of baggage so let me lay a
Why We Observe the Christian Calendar
The Christian Calendar Tells a Story November 29th, 2015 marked the first Sunday in Advent. We are one of many churches in Fort Collins, but probably one of few churches that intentionally observed the beginning
The Role of Confession
Confession is Part of Our Language of Faith Nehemiah chapter nine is a story about the people of God entering into a time of confession for their sin. They were brought to the point of
Grace in God’s Law
Reading the Law Nehemiah chapter eight tells the story of God's law being read to the people who have returned to Jerusalem after exile in Babylon. When it comes to a public reading of the
Injustice In the Community
Injustice Among God's People Nehemiah chapter five is a bit of a mystery. The first four chapters of Nehemiah tell this remarkable story of how how God's people came together and overcame opposition to rebuild
Overcome Opposition
Nehemiah Helps Us Know How To Overcome Opposition The first three chapters of Nehemiah tell a very positive story. Chapter one tells us about how Nehemiah's calling develops. In chapter two we get to see
You Cannot Do It Alone
Working Together Toward A Common Goal - You Cannot Do It Alone Nehemiah is famously known for rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem. This was an important job because a city without walls was vulnerable to
Prayer Foundation
Prayer Foundation Nehemiah 2:1-8 Last week, our church began a journey through the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is famously known for rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem. This was an important task because a
The Development of a Calling
Advice for Finding Your Calling Nehemiah 1:1-11 The word “calling” can be intimidating. A calling is different than a job. A calling points us to our purpose. It gets us moving, exhilarates us, gives us
Self-Control
Self-Control & Living In Christ (2 Peter 1:3-11) At the church I pastor, we've been walking through the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. The foundational teaching is that each of the fruits are