http://www.midwaycc.org/ Dean Ropp marc@midwaycc.org Dean Ropp This is a podcast of the sermons from Midway Community Church in Alpharetta, GA. This is a podcast of the sermons from Midway Community Church in Alpharetta, GA. en © 2026 Midway Community Church no Dean Ropp <p>Our ability to be useful to the Lord is realized when our Identify and Purpose are found in Christ.</p> <p>Our ability to be useful to the Lord is realized when our Identify and Purpose are found in Christ.</p> Our ability to be useful to the Lord is realized when our Identify and Purpose are found in Christ.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2058 1 c74852d7f51d029b528f0567233b8f97 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus is announcing himself as the One who brings blessing from God.</p> <p>Jesus is announcing himself as the One who brings blessing from God.</p> Jesus is announcing himself as the One who brings blessing from God.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2 7cc2590d69f9af60d77058412701cfc2 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy by demonstrating His sovereignty over the human body.</p> <p>Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy by demonstrating His sovereignty over the human body.</p> Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy by demonstrating His sovereignty over the human body.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1770 3 9f49ca501d07c72f6c2816a6decf88f5 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus gathers His disciples so that they can reach others with the Good News of the Kingdom of God.</p> <p>Jesus gathers His disciples so that they can reach others with the Good News of the Kingdom of God.</p> Jesus gathers His disciples so that they can reach others with the Good News of the Kingdom of God.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2103 4 335227fa598fb0741a84130a66df42cd no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus starts his ministry in Galilee of the Gentiles - proclaiming hope for all of God's people.</p> <p>Jesus starts his ministry in Galilee of the Gentiles - proclaiming hope for all of God's people.</p> Jesus starts his ministry in Galilee of the Gentiles - proclaiming hope for all of God's people.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2070 5 2c8b02775b3d5f0e0d16422f00316636 no Dean Ropp <p>The more you know the Word, the more ready you'll be to face temptation.</p> <p>The more you know the Word, the more ready you'll be to face temptation.</p> The more you know the Word, the more ready you'll be to face temptation.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2197 6 9fba0d4d8dee3b68e1f04df7d90187c0 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus didn't need to be baptized to be forgiven - but was baptized to fulfill all righteousness and to foreshadow His coming death and resurrection.</p> <p>Jesus didn't need to be baptized to be forgiven - but was baptized to fulfill all righteousness and to foreshadow His coming death and resurrection.</p> Jesus didn't need to be baptized to be forgiven - but was baptized to fulfill all righteousness and to foreshadow His coming death and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 736 7 1294308bb451a4bff47c371886a9f89f no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus called John the Baptist the Greatest Man - he served in humility and boldness, calling people to living according to God's Word.</p> <p>Jesus called John the Baptist the Greatest Man - he served in humility and boldness, calling people to living according to God's Word.</p> Jesus called John the Baptist the Greatest Man - he served in humility and boldness, calling people to living according to God's Word.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1814 8 1626f9a89fb986206f209267424a63af no Dean Ropp <p>Even in view of the suffering of Bethlehem under Herod, we still know the Promises and Goodness of God. </p> <p>Even in view of the suffering of Bethlehem under Herod, we still know the Promises and Goodness of God. </p> Even in view of the suffering of Bethlehem under Herod, we still know the Promises and Goodness of God.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1745 9 12fdf23680c604a7886f6aaf0cb41eea no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus is worthy of worship from all sorts of people - from Shepherds to Magi.</p> <p>Jesus is worthy of worship from all sorts of people - from Shepherds to Magi.</p> Jesus is worthy of worship from all sorts of people - from Shepherds to Magi.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1971 10 7a29ca8ee66862b40738a0cabafa0b4e no Dean Ropp <p>God brings His people through the difficult things to accomplish His Mission.</p> <p>God brings His people through the difficult things to accomplish His Mission.</p> God brings His people through the difficult things to accomplish His Mission.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1922 11 43b018cc4ccac09bbc668e9debc1c6dd no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus came in fulfillment of the Promise God made to Abraham - to extend Grace and Blessing to everyone who believes.</p> <p>Jesus came in fulfillment of the Promise God made to Abraham - to extend Grace and Blessing to everyone who believes.</p> Jesus came in fulfillment of the Promise God made to Abraham - to extend Grace and Blessing to everyone who believes.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2000 12 47c837139cae1643726d407cfdbc9832 no Dean Ropp <p>Blessed are women of faith who hear the Word of the Lord and act accordingly.</p> <p>Blessed are women of faith who hear the Word of the Lord and act accordingly.</p> Blessed are women of faith who hear the Word of the Lord and act accordingly.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1707 13 02fe3d5c952d6cb0f443790d40cde12f no Dean Ropp <p>The Resurrection shows us that Jesus has the power to forgive sins and grant new life to those who believe. </p> <p>The Resurrection shows us that Jesus has the power to forgive sins and grant new life to those who believe. </p> The Resurrection shows us that Jesus has the power to forgive sins and grant new life to those who believe.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 14 6fe56f7253c03bf68feab78bc5c65bab no Jon Swann <p>God is always Faithful!</p> <p>God is always Faithful!</p> God is always Faithful!

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2818 15 7fae743b63594f8e1b1a35db2bdeec87 no Dean Ropp <p>We are better together as we serve the Lord. You are an important part of the body of Christ.</p> <p>We are better together as we serve the Lord. You are an important part of the body of Christ.</p> We are better together as we serve the Lord. You are an important part of the body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1893 16 e21b4ce32a96c94330f8225cd3bbbd4c no Dean Ropp <p>Generous giving is one of the sacrifices that pleases the Lord.</p> <p>Generous giving is one of the sacrifices that pleases the Lord.</p> Generous giving is one of the sacrifices that pleases the Lord.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2201 17 76a4941ea27f26ff98bb64cd1faede6e no Dean Ropp <p>There is a difference in the way believers and those of the world view reality. We must be ready to speak truth in gentleness and reverence while trusting the Spirit to bring understanding.</p> <p>There is a difference in the way believers and those of the world view reality. We must be ready to speak truth in gentleness and reverence while trusting the Spirit to bring understanding.</p> There is a difference in the way believers and those of the world view reality. We must be ready to speak truth in gentleness and reverence while trusting the Spirit to bring understanding.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1967 18 877a9fabfb3f517d12b08e5e56e01ceb no Dean Ropp <p>We do the work we are called to do remembering who is watching and who we are really serving.</p> <p>We do the work we are called to do remembering who is watching and who we are really serving.</p> We do the work we are called to do remembering who is watching and who we are really serving.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1836 19 ecd131c658ee159b5e5b3af71cedd212 no Dean Ropp <p>Praise God that He has answered prayer - we are able to Praise Him and Proclaim the Gospel freely in this country.</p> <p>Praise God that He has answered prayer - we are able to Praise Him and Proclaim the Gospel freely in this country.</p> Praise God that He has answered prayer - we are able to Praise Him and Proclaim the Gospel freely in this country.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1661 20 e91752c3f71de1f45c25ab37e6b90549 no Dean Ropp <p>Fathers should do their best to help their children be prepared to live lives for the glory of God.</p> <p>Fathers should do their best to help their children be prepared to live lives for the glory of God.</p> Fathers should do their best to help their children be prepared to live lives for the glory of God.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1686 21 89e6e1497b7f82096dd7c755aedc748a no Dean Ropp <p>We remember what soldiers have done for us - and we honor them as we pray that soldiers today will come to know the Lord and grow in faith.</p> <p>We remember what soldiers have done for us - and we honor them as we pray that soldiers today will come to know the Lord and grow in faith.</p> We remember what soldiers have done for us - and we honor them as we pray that soldiers today will come to know the Lord and grow in faith.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2138 22 5aa22208646325ac98c2b926552f9e69 no Dean Ropp <p>Timothy was influenced by two women of sincere faith.</p> <p>Timothy was influenced by two women of sincere faith.</p> Timothy was influenced by two women of sincere faith.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1587 23 4786d6087a836c0e0f5ab2a395c81f4d no <p>Jesus foretold that He would die and rise again. It was the Sign of Jonah - bringing both rescue and condemnation.</p> <p>Jesus foretold that He would die and rise again. It was the Sign of Jonah - bringing both rescue and condemnation.</p> Jesus foretold that He would die and rise again. It was the Sign of Jonah - bringing both rescue and condemnation.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1777 24 9eeb5363c2b82f1a189cebcf469fb6b4 no Marc <p>Jesus came into Jerusalem in a way that honored the Word of God and clearly communicated the type of King He would be.</p> <p>Jesus came into Jerusalem in a way that honored the Word of God and clearly communicated the type of King He would be.</p> Jesus came into Jerusalem in a way that honored the Word of God and clearly communicated the type of King He would be.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2427 25 948b9d973363577e5c7ce79c8724ecf7 no <p>In Psalm 139, David dives into the infinity of God - there gains a view of the majesty of God and his heart is changed.</p> <p>In Psalm 139, David dives into the infinity of God - there gains a view of the majesty of God and his heart is changed.</p> In Psalm 139, David dives into the infinity of God - there gains a view of the majesty of God and his heart is changed.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1992 26 de851ba4acee7f40c8f8e16459d351ee no Annual Meeting 2024 Dean Ropp <p>We are all of equal importance - some ministries are up front and loud, some are quiet and behind the scenes - but the Lord equips all of His people to build up and support the body of Christ.</p> <p>We are all of equal importance - some ministries are up front and loud, some are quiet and behind the scenes - but the Lord equips all of His people to build up and support the body of Christ.</p> We are all of equal importance - some ministries are up front and loud, some are quiet and behind the scenes - but the Lord equips all of His people to build up and support the body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1877 27 d8d67ad21fd0ea597cc4082f8b04e3a7 no <p>The Lord is generous towards us and as we are transformed and become more like Him - we too will live generous lives. He takes debits and makes them credits, promising to give rewards that last forever according to the things done in this life. </p> <p>The Lord is generous towards us and as we are transformed and become more like Him - we too will live generous lives. He takes debits and makes them credits, promising to give rewards that last forever according to the things done in this life. </p> The Lord is generous towards us and as we are transformed and become more like Him - we too will live generous lives. He takes debits and makes them credits, promising to give rewards that last forever according to the things done in this life.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2075 28 44f5dacdcf3b9c5d43926879e719295a no <p>We aren't saved by the work we do but the work we do is important - as it can have value for eternity.</p> <p>We aren't saved by the work we do but the work we do is important - as it can have value for eternity.</p> We aren't saved by the work we do but the work we do is important - as it can have value for eternity.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2428 29 4a0919815f52ac2be3b788fa71c6d39b no Dean Ropp <p>Fathers have an opportunity to bring Life through sharing wisdom and understanding as they follow the Heavenly Father's example.</p> <p>Fathers have an opportunity to bring Life through sharing wisdom and understanding as they follow the Heavenly Father's example.</p> Fathers have an opportunity to bring Life through sharing wisdom and understanding as they follow the Heavenly Father's example.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1905 30 f49e931704404c847ad38199266efb54 no Dean Ropp <p>This Age corrupts - Jesus renews. We must not settle for Old Minds, corrupted by the sinful nature but receive the teaching, correction, rebuking, and training of the Word.</p> <p>This Age corrupts - Jesus renews. We must not settle for Old Minds, corrupted by the sinful nature but receive the teaching, correction, rebuking, and training of the Word.</p> This Age corrupts - Jesus renews. We must not settle for Old Minds, corrupted by the sinful nature but receive the teaching, correction, rebuking, and training of the Word.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2065 31 0b2d7bba58df1d1a7930f9e02e91c0d2 no Dean Ropp, R <p>We need to identify the ways the world communicates the lies that don't satisfy or fulfill - Jesus is enough!</p> <p>We need to identify the ways the world communicates the lies that don't satisfy or fulfill - Jesus is enough!</p> We need to identify the ways the world communicates the lies that don't satisfy or fulfill - Jesus is enough!

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2274 32 35ad20b379ebe5c662cab712a1c7e53d no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord is sovereign over governments and the affairs of the world and our lives. God does amazing things through very difficult things - and He will do it again.</p> <p>The Lord is sovereign over governments and the affairs of the world and our lives. God does amazing things through very difficult things - and He will do it again.</p> The Lord is sovereign over governments and the affairs of the world and our lives. God does amazing things through very difficult things - and He will do it again.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1502 33 329cef5a54cffb2c94ec808feb154040 no Dean Ropp <p>Moms have a high calling from the Lord - to help prepare children for this life and for eternity.</p> <p>Moms have a high calling from the Lord - to help prepare children for this life and for eternity.</p> Moms have a high calling from the Lord - to help prepare children for this life and for eternity.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1210 34 5e9f6a131c8ba4f9b8057abf5ece3b73 no Dean Ropp <p>Mary had a surprise pregnancy - one that would change her life drastically. In the face of normalized abortion, the people of God, made new in Christ, have the opportunity to support Life in our conversations and prayers.</p> <p>Mary had a surprise pregnancy - one that would change her life drastically. In the face of normalized abortion, the people of God, made new in Christ, have the opportunity to support Life in our conversations and prayers.</p> Mary had a surprise pregnancy - one that would change her life drastically. In the face of normalized abortion, the people of God, made new in Christ, have the opportunity to support Life in our conversations and prayers.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1716 35 8d4379217f9aa4a42dd9bb3bce2c02ea no Dean Ropp <p>God is the King who establishes the need for Thanksgiving; we like Israel need to be ready to recognize God's blessing and give testimony of His faithfulness to the people around us.</p> <p>God is the King who establishes the need for Thanksgiving; we like Israel need to be ready to recognize God's blessing and give testimony of His faithfulness to the people around us.</p> God is the King who establishes the need for Thanksgiving; we like Israel need to be ready to recognize God's blessing and give testimony of His faithfulness to the people around us.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2015 36 7407121c0170489af2599365e182bbf7 no Dean Ropp <p>Unity in the Body of Christ glorifies God and allows us to help one another follow Jesus. A message from our 2023 Annual Meeting.</p> <p>Unity in the Body of Christ glorifies God and allows us to help one another follow Jesus. A message from our 2023 Annual Meeting.</p> Unity in the Body of Christ glorifies God and allows us to help one another follow Jesus. A message from our 2023 Annual Meeting.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2232 37 25354d7e5f2289b636d302c0bcf34d07 no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord wants us to pray, He hears and He answers. Let the Word inform and direct the way you pray.</p> <p>The Lord wants us to pray, He hears and He answers. Let the Word inform and direct the way you pray.</p> The Lord wants us to pray, He hears and He answers. Let the Word inform and direct the way you pray.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1976 38 4e5bede1d49852a07b205d6792eb6450 no Dean Ropp <p>God's Word has been spoken through His Apostles and Prophets and is profitable for us today when we put it into practice.</p> <p>God's Word has been spoken through His Apostles and Prophets and is profitable for us today when we put it into practice.</p> God's Word has been spoken through His Apostles and Prophets and is profitable for us today when we put it into practice.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4058 39 76e567566b6f2b5a0769ac8c36c789cb no Dean Ropp <p>there is a blessing when we walk with the Lord and know His Word</p> <p>there is a blessing when we walk with the Lord and know His Word</p> there is a blessing when we walk with the Lord and know His Word

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1966 40 b21bbd7873b0535fe261956b06598a9d no Dean Ropp <p>We are blessed to have access to God’s Word. He has spoken and we can know Him better through it.</p> <p>We are blessed to have access to God’s Word. He has spoken and we can know Him better through it.</p> We are blessed to have access to God’s Word. He has spoken and we can know Him better through it.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2258 41 4ebb5bd851aca9ab1d8aa044168a675f no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord is able and the Lord will do the work to accomplish His purposes in the world and in the hearts of His people - Nothing is Impossible.</p> <p>The Lord is able and the Lord will do the work to accomplish His purposes in the world and in the hearts of His people - Nothing is Impossible.</p> The Lord is able and the Lord will do the work to accomplish His purposes in the world and in the hearts of His people - Nothing is Impossible.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2550 42 a5407504176259a4c80b3879bd55ff95 no Dean Ropp <p>We have the great gift of the Word to help us navigate questions and find real Truth.</p> <p>We have the great gift of the Word to help us navigate questions and find real Truth.</p> We have the great gift of the Word to help us navigate questions and find real Truth.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1921 43 c041292b6c01359f5d9ae5824a7aced9 no Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4188 44 45857b2cada7e1932939b9e85ed4e860 no Dean Ropp <p>The grace of God is the gift of new life for undeserving sinners who believe in Christ. Jesus came to testify to the truth of who God is and how His grace is received.</p> <p>The grace of God is the gift of new life for undeserving sinners who believe in Christ. Jesus came to testify to the truth of who God is and how His grace is received.</p> The grace of God is the gift of new life for undeserving sinners who believe in Christ. Jesus came to testify to the truth of who God is and how His grace is received.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1857 45 95b435366d2b951509d3c0de665895ea no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus came to display the glory of God and to give His life as a ransom so that the dwelling of God could be with man forever.</p> <p>Jesus came to display the glory of God and to give His life as a ransom so that the dwelling of God could be with man forever.</p> Jesus came to display the glory of God and to give His life as a ransom so that the dwelling of God could be with man forever.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1860 46 44c46de666a4f3e95cc5d62f64345797 no Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4520 47 9cd86a23891fb077fc9f63fc007755e3 no Dean Ropp <p>John teaches the theological implications of the coming of the Christ.</p> <p>John teaches the theological implications of the coming of the Christ.</p> John teaches the theological implications of the coming of the Christ.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2150 48 cb3766a60dba05341d8dd1b3cac4ab55 no Dean Ropp <p>In a season of symbols, we have the opportunity to remember the Lord and keep our focus on His unfailing love.</p> <p>In a season of symbols, we have the opportunity to remember the Lord and keep our focus on His unfailing love.</p> In a season of symbols, we have the opportunity to remember the Lord and keep our focus on His unfailing love.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1883 49 1f3c5f77ffdd38213d0407f70a6cfbc3 no Dean Ropp <p>Jonah did not really care about the people of Nineveh but God is compassionate and gracious towards all people.</p> <p>Jonah did not really care about the people of Nineveh but God is compassionate and gracious towards all people.</p> Jonah did not really care about the people of Nineveh but God is compassionate and gracious towards all people.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1872 50 7bcbf2165b654c51c7f9169c9f60962f no Dean Ropp <p>God loves and saves all Peoples and He has always chosen the unlikely and undeserving - no one is too far gone!</p> <p>God loves and saves all Peoples and He has always chosen the unlikely and undeserving - no one is too far gone!</p> God loves and saves all Peoples and He has always chosen the unlikely and undeserving - no one is too far gone!

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1586 51 173edffebad4e91e8a9e3b245a84e718 no Dean Ropp <p>We have the opportunity to help people stuck in Idolatry know the grace and faithfulness of God.</p> <p>We have the opportunity to help people stuck in Idolatry know the grace and faithfulness of God.</p> We have the opportunity to help people stuck in Idolatry know the grace and faithfulness of God.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1539 52 225b59c14a82c9fbc3110d0df0d946d8 no Dean Ropp <p>Even after his running, Jonah spoke up. We can still shine for the Lord and serve Him even if we've taken a detour.</p> <p>Even after his running, Jonah spoke up. We can still shine for the Lord and serve Him even if we've taken a detour.</p> Even after his running, Jonah spoke up. We can still shine for the Lord and serve Him even if we've taken a detour.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1452 53 e302c67297a2c12990cda3af4b1d1c31 no Dean Ropp <p>Jonah reminds us that we can't run from the Lord - He sees and knows.</p> <p>Jonah reminds us that we can't run from the Lord - He sees and knows.</p> Jonah reminds us that we can't run from the Lord - He sees and knows.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2191 54 940d1bc6a9d521fa146bef8363f05eed no Dean Ropp <p>Love the Lord whole heartedly, we don't have to live with one foot in obedience and the other in sin. </p> <p>Love the Lord whole heartedly, we don't have to live with one foot in obedience and the other in sin. </p> Love the Lord whole heartedly, we don't have to live with one foot in obedience and the other in sin.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1926 55 f63c4eef5689bbb544d803bfae563ef9 no Dean Ropp <p>If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you do not fall.</p> <p>If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you do not fall.</p> If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you do not fall.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5329 56 943166f71f7d6c0892cd631755899155 no Dean Ropp <p>David's sin carried a high price that affected a nation. Jesus paid a high price for our redemption.</p> <p>David's sin carried a high price that affected a nation. Jesus paid a high price for our redemption.</p> David's sin carried a high price that affected a nation. Jesus paid a high price for our redemption.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1851 57 301ce4d3f1143e6a985229a4f6e693b5 no Dean Ropp <p>If a "man after God's own heart" was capable of the type of sin David committed, we are also - so walk carefully.</p> <p>If a "man after God's own heart" was capable of the type of sin David committed, we are also - so walk carefully.</p> If a "man after God's own heart" was capable of the type of sin David committed, we are also - so walk carefully.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1861 58 061de6d5eedd8611016c3f4aef3077f8 no Dean Ropp <p>Saul sinned as he ignored the Word of God and walked in disobedience.</p> <p>Saul sinned as he ignored the Word of God and walked in disobedience.</p> Saul sinned as he ignored the Word of God and walked in disobedience.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2023 59 0e51ff3561902c6014c03fffbfed1161 no Dean Ropp <p>Samson could have led Israel to victory over all their enemies, but he was distracted by lust and neglected the work the Lord gave him to do.</p> <p>Samson could have led Israel to victory over all their enemies, but he was distracted by lust and neglected the work the Lord gave him to do.</p> Samson could have led Israel to victory over all their enemies, but he was distracted by lust and neglected the work the Lord gave him to do.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1920 60 17979173056e738b90e573092accd87a no Dean Ropp <p>The sacrifices the Lord required of Abel and Cain foreshadowed what God would provide in His son's death on the cross.</p> <p>The sacrifices the Lord required of Abel and Cain foreshadowed what God would provide in His son's death on the cross.</p> The sacrifices the Lord required of Abel and Cain foreshadowed what God would provide in His son's death on the cross.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2018 61 5d630fec66abac34a7ae2d4899287b9e no Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4043 62 4f7e574671792ac0c7f9ee83f20ef569 no Dean Ropp <p>Because of His deep compassion, the Lord loves, forgives, and extends mercy to all who believe in Jesus.</p> <p>Because of His deep compassion, the Lord loves, forgives, and extends mercy to all who believe in Jesus.</p> Because of His deep compassion, the Lord loves, forgives, and extends mercy to all who believe in Jesus.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1261 63 32b48e2f47cdfdd5e729139f24ca563c no <p>Celebrate Christmas with us as we sing songs of worship that remind us of the humility and glory of Jesus.</p> <p>Celebrate Christmas with us as we sing songs of worship that remind us of the humility and glory of Jesus.</p> Celebrate Christmas with us as we sing songs of worship that remind us of the humility and glory of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2879 64 8cad2a08df538f7288c02db514d9eeb3 no Dean Ropp <p>Joy is an gift we can have in all circumstances as a result of believing in the name of Jesus - the salvation of the Lord.</p> <p>Joy is an gift we can have in all circumstances as a result of believing in the name of Jesus - the salvation of the Lord.</p> Joy is an gift we can have in all circumstances as a result of believing in the name of Jesus - the salvation of the Lord.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2141 65 d1b8b39dedcbdca218a3df76b9e73907 no Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1982 66 3d1e04f89316ac9d78610d2b26596ba8 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus is called Emmanuel - God with Us. He is named Jesus - the Salvation of the Lord. The prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of God.</p> <p>Jesus is called Emmanuel - God with Us. He is named Jesus - the Salvation of the Lord. The prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of God.</p> Jesus is called Emmanuel - God with Us. He is named Jesus - the Salvation of the Lord. The prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of God.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2116 67 3d3cf527db4706fa1755506cb43809fb no <p>Glory: Not to us. Not to the church. Not to some human leader. But to Him—to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior—be glory, now and forever.</p> <p>Glory: Not to us. Not to the church. Not to some human leader. But to Him—to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior—be glory, now and forever.</p> Glory: Not to us. Not to the church. Not to some human leader. But to Him—to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior—be glory, now and forever.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1813 68 2b53a46a91ee96abf5f56c95b72a6890 no Dean Ropp <p>One of the great tools given to help raise our guard against lies is to look at examples of people in Scripture.</p> <p>One of the great tools given to help raise our guard against lies is to look at examples of people in Scripture.</p> One of the great tools given to help raise our guard against lies is to look at examples of people in Scripture.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1939 69 fad38f511f8e07ffe6ee622d9bf1119c no Dean Ropp <p>The saving work at the cross had been promised from the beginning.</p> <p>The saving work at the cross had been promised from the beginning.</p> The saving work at the cross had been promised from the beginning.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 543 70 6c90670deac9afea5ff85a6fd7cee035 no Dean Ropp <p>There is more to Jesus than we already know - continue discovering more of Him and His grace until we see Him as He is.</p> <p>There is more to Jesus than we already know - continue discovering more of Him and His grace until we see Him as He is.</p> There is more to Jesus than we already know - continue discovering more of Him and His grace until we see Him as He is.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2143 71 ec32030fde8f3ebe0f5e51ad2c074210 no Dean Ropp <p>Live with our eyes on eternity - praising God and thinking of how we can help others be at peace with God.</p> <p>Live with our eyes on eternity - praising God and thinking of how we can help others be at peace with God.</p> Live with our eyes on eternity - praising God and thinking of how we can help others be at peace with God.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2017 72 d1991e4a11c9095e19835d046e0e86fd no Marc <p>Peter encourages the church to live godly and holy lives in light of the coming Day of the Lord.</p> <p>Peter encourages the church to live godly and holy lives in light of the coming Day of the Lord.</p> Peter encourages the church to live godly and holy lives in light of the coming Day of the Lord.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2592 73 e90c16bc22536115f10cdfedda7850f3 no Dean Ropp <p>Peter knew what the mockers would say and addressed it: the Day of the Lord WILL come but the Lord is patient with people.</p> <p>Peter knew what the mockers would say and addressed it: the Day of the Lord WILL come but the Lord is patient with people.</p> Peter knew what the mockers would say and addressed it: the Day of the Lord WILL come but the Lord is patient with people.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2071 74 447aa305976f0d8da91431ef5a2b78b7 no Dean Ropp <p>Peter reminds the church of the importance and the sufficiency of the Word of God.</p> <p>Peter reminds the church of the importance and the sufficiency of the Word of God.</p> Peter reminds the church of the importance and the sufficiency of the Word of God.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1954 75 096887687ba460628b9baccc5b661397 no Dean Ropp <p>We follow the Holy Commandment - to believe - and have our minds renewed by the Word.</p> <p>We follow the Holy Commandment - to believe - and have our minds renewed by the Word.</p> We follow the Holy Commandment - to believe - and have our minds renewed by the Word.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 286991 76 c2d656c36eeb0947af1ba5ff944e8b7e no Dean Ropp <p>Like Balaam, false teachers are reckless - saying incorrect things about Jesus and rebelling against authority.</p> <p>Like Balaam, false teachers are reckless - saying incorrect things about Jesus and rebelling against authority.</p> Like Balaam, false teachers are reckless - saying incorrect things about Jesus and rebelling against authority.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1345 77 00b0197cadc911d485d37b0144855018 no Dean Ropp <p>Peter gives this warning to encourage - not discourage - he is expecting us to grow in faith and joy, even while living around a dark generation. </p> <p>Peter gives this warning to encourage - not discourage - he is expecting us to grow in faith and joy, even while living around a dark generation. </p> Peter gives this warning to encourage - not discourage - he is expecting us to grow in faith and joy, even while living around a dark generation.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2414 78 e617220ea57ae623d29fcfcade5b18e8 no Dean Ropp <p>False teacher recreate Jesus in their image, a Jesus who doesn't care about sin and the sinful nature. We need the real Jesus and the rescue He provides.</p> <p>False teacher recreate Jesus in their image, a Jesus who doesn't care about sin and the sinful nature. We need the real Jesus and the rescue He provides.</p> False teacher recreate Jesus in their image, a Jesus who doesn't care about sin and the sinful nature. We need the real Jesus and the rescue He provides.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2213 79 d090603a880848976ead40d29ae66c11 no Dean Ropp <p>All of biblical history, including the Old Testament, is for the church - to warn and to train.</p> <p>All of biblical history, including the Old Testament, is for the church - to warn and to train.</p> All of biblical history, including the Old Testament, is for the church - to warn and to train.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2342 80 85c1c1c4a339a3f635091565c1da5574 no Dean Ropp <p>The prophetic Word is a light in the darkness, confirmed by eyewitnesses and fulfilled in Christ. We are called to pay attention, trust Scripture as God-breathed and live with an eternal perspective.</p> <p>The prophetic Word is a light in the darkness, confirmed by eyewitnesses and fulfilled in Christ. We are called to pay attention, trust Scripture as God-breathed and live with an eternal perspective.</p> The prophetic Word is a light in the darkness, confirmed by eyewitnesses and fulfilled in Christ. We are called to pay attention, trust Scripture as God-breathed and live with an eternal perspective.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2091 81 ced6c349c9132b0978b293b98baa3ddd no Dean Ropp <p>Peter was a witness - He saw Jesus received Glory and Honor at the Transfiguration.</p> <p>Peter was a witness - He saw Jesus received Glory and Honor at the Transfiguration.</p> Peter was a witness - He saw Jesus received Glory and Honor at the Transfiguration.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1841 82 abf9a203a9c104c8daa127a34c8543ff no Dean Ropp <p>The Holy Spirit was sent as a Helper and led Peter to know and share the Truth.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit was sent as a Helper and led Peter to know and share the Truth.</p> The Holy Spirit was sent as a Helper and led Peter to know and share the Truth.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1926 83 d3d05e984d8ddb8e0157934e6b9d8b8b no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord can keep us from falling - He strengthens our confidence to obey and reminds us of forgiveness and purpose.</p> <p>The Lord can keep us from falling - He strengthens our confidence to obey and reminds us of forgiveness and purpose.</p> The Lord can keep us from falling - He strengthens our confidence to obey and reminds us of forgiveness and purpose.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2045 84 d161a81d73ace4ce759afeeada32c77c no Dean Ropp <p>Eternity is impacted as we increase in Faith - allowing us to glorify God and have effective and productive lives.</p> <p>Eternity is impacted as we increase in Faith - allowing us to glorify God and have effective and productive lives.</p> Eternity is impacted as we increase in Faith - allowing us to glorify God and have effective and productive lives.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2044 85 46922f920a3094a6e71e549a5532eb04 no Dean Ropp <p>Real Love has been demonstrated for us at the cross - it is received in Faith and given to others in obedience.</p> <p>Real Love has been demonstrated for us at the cross - it is received in Faith and given to others in obedience.</p> Real Love has been demonstrated for us at the cross - it is received in Faith and given to others in obedience.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2008 86 943e7d7b99017e8768e1f13d50ff66eb no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord wants us to have meaningful relationships as we use our gifts in the body of Christ and shine brightly in our community.</p> <p>The Lord wants us to have meaningful relationships as we use our gifts in the body of Christ and shine brightly in our community.</p> The Lord wants us to have meaningful relationships as we use our gifts in the body of Christ and shine brightly in our community.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2005 87 56a7d42313fb3b29984107b34153df13 no <p>The Lord has given us the Spirit, His Word, and the Church - everything we need to participate in the divine nature - so that we can imitate Him in godliness. But do we even want it?</p> <p>The Lord has given us the Spirit, His Word, and the Church - everything we need to participate in the divine nature - so that we can imitate Him in godliness. But do we even want it?</p> The Lord has given us the Spirit, His Word, and the Church - everything we need to participate in the divine nature - so that we can imitate Him in godliness. But do we even want it?

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2160 88 48de7a7b826739293c6b68bfcbab9c89 no Dean Ropp <p>Some difficulty or tragedy is going to threaten to take all Joy away from you - the Lord wants us to be prepared to persevere!</p> <p>Some difficulty or tragedy is going to threaten to take all Joy away from you - the Lord wants us to be prepared to persevere!</p> Some difficulty or tragedy is going to threaten to take all Joy away from you - the Lord wants us to be prepared to persevere!

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1965 89 4db0496eec95de4a60ca5df387a72ecc no Dean Ropp <p>Adding self control to our knowledge pays off eternally - self control honors the Lord and enables us to focus on His purposes and avoid aimlessness in this life.</p> <p>Adding self control to our knowledge pays off eternally - self control honors the Lord and enables us to focus on His purposes and avoid aimlessness in this life.</p> Adding self control to our knowledge pays off eternally - self control honors the Lord and enables us to focus on His purposes and avoid aimlessness in this life.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2233 90 3b879a207e657aa051b75496b578e186 no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord uses the things we learn and the new focus we have in life to make us fruitful and useful - having personal and generational impact on others.</p> <p>The Lord uses the things we learn and the new focus we have in life to make us fruitful and useful - having personal and generational impact on others.</p> The Lord uses the things we learn and the new focus we have in life to make us fruitful and useful - having personal and generational impact on others.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2140 91 860e4b6142818ee32938811eb538c72a no Dean Ropp <p>Through the knowledge the Lord has given to us and the way He has revealed himself to us - we can't help but be thankful. </p> <p>Through the knowledge the Lord has given to us and the way He has revealed himself to us - we can't help but be thankful. </p> Through the knowledge the Lord has given to us and the way He has revealed himself to us - we can't help but be thankful.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1887 92 fd384ba1149761f2ffe23ee7fa5e372e no Dean Ropp <p>Life in Christ begins with Faith but we aren't finished yet. With great effort and in participation with the Divine Nature, we grow in goodness, virtue, and moral excellence.</p> <p>Life in Christ begins with Faith but we aren't finished yet. With great effort and in participation with the Divine Nature, we grow in goodness, virtue, and moral excellence.</p> Life in Christ begins with Faith but we aren't finished yet. With great effort and in participation with the Divine Nature, we grow in goodness, virtue, and moral excellence.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1809 93 dbe27296c2b13f532f41579c578b33a6 no Dean Ropp <p>Having been made new, believers can now participate in the promises of God as the Spirt takes the Word and puts it to work in our lives.</p> <p>Having been made new, believers can now participate in the promises of God as the Spirt takes the Word and puts it to work in our lives.</p> Having been made new, believers can now participate in the promises of God as the Spirt takes the Word and puts it to work in our lives.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1653 94 fec6bb0a441c106e8bceaea494470527 no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord gives us everything we need. He is worthy of our seeking Him and serving Him and recognizing His glory and goodness.</p> <p>The Lord gives us everything we need. He is worthy of our seeking Him and serving Him and recognizing His glory and goodness.</p> The Lord gives us everything we need. He is worthy of our seeking Him and serving Him and recognizing His glory and goodness.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1559 95 e99095fe21c99954a80974e22cc96b1f no Dean Ropp <p>A true knowledge of the Lord will fill us with grace and peace - in abundance - because of our confidence in what He has done and what He will do.</p> <p>A true knowledge of the Lord will fill us with grace and peace - in abundance - because of our confidence in what He has done and what He will do.</p> A true knowledge of the Lord will fill us with grace and peace - in abundance - because of our confidence in what He has done and what He will do.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2130 96 72e4488089ff27e5679b7a240ec072c7 no Dean Ropp <p>Saving faith recognizes the sufficiency of the righteousness of Christ.</p> <p>Saving faith recognizes the sufficiency of the righteousness of Christ.</p> Saving faith recognizes the sufficiency of the righteousness of Christ.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1870 97 d9dfcbe8bbfd0e8cbab65759cffb7f84 no Dean Ropp <p>The passing of a loved one provides a great opportunity to reflect on our own lives and ask the question: "do I have a sincere faith?" If our faith is sincere, the Lord will grow our faith and we will be able to leave a legacy of faith impacting eternity.</p> <p>The passing of a loved one provides a great opportunity to reflect on our own lives and ask the question: "do I have a sincere faith?" If our faith is sincere, the Lord will grow our faith and we will be able to leave a legacy of faith impacting eternity.</p> The passing of a loved one provides a great opportunity to reflect on our own lives and ask the question: "do I have a sincere faith?" If our faith is sincere, the Lord will grow our faith and we will be able to leave a legacy of faith impacting eternity.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1560 98 8129c0d6eb28951eb07c84f909772020 no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord promises eternal rewards for those who persevere in suffering - we remember His promises and fix our eyes Him.</p> <p>The Lord promises eternal rewards for those who persevere in suffering - we remember His promises and fix our eyes Him.</p> The Lord promises eternal rewards for those who persevere in suffering - we remember His promises and fix our eyes Him.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1897 99 783a247bd954ad2e560527a700c3d908 no Dean Ropp <p>Suffering allows us to identify with Jesus in a way that we wouldn't be able to without suffering.</p> <p>Suffering allows us to identify with Jesus in a way that we wouldn't be able to without suffering.</p> Suffering allows us to identify with Jesus in a way that we wouldn't be able to without suffering.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2125 100 ebf4e82989e13f1849832e441d947458 no Dean Ropp <p>In suffering, God gives grace and power, we return praise and glory.</p> <p>In suffering, God gives grace and power, we return praise and glory.</p> In suffering, God gives grace and power, we return praise and glory.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2196 101 2da4a43f09ba92ccc32c312e5e530e05 no <p>We cannot rely on ourselves, we can't handle it, we don't have the strength. But the battle is not ours but the Lord's, rely on Him.</p> <p>We cannot rely on ourselves, we can't handle it, we don't have the strength. But the battle is not ours but the Lord's, rely on Him.</p> We cannot rely on ourselves, we can't handle it, we don't have the strength. But the battle is not ours but the Lord's, rely on Him.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2023 102 05d93f4d9672a4761a7edae7777a9054 no Dean Ropp <p>Maturity in faith causes us to turn to the Lord in prayer and praise - even in suffering.</p> <p>Maturity in faith causes us to turn to the Lord in prayer and praise - even in suffering.</p> Maturity in faith causes us to turn to the Lord in prayer and praise - even in suffering.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1981 103 0ad06261bb9f4d14c18f976acfe9133f no <p>Through suffering, the Lord is giving new platforms and new opportunities to share the Gospel and to shine brightly.</p> <p>Through suffering, the Lord is giving new platforms and new opportunities to share the Gospel and to shine brightly.</p> Through suffering, the Lord is giving new platforms and new opportunities to share the Gospel and to shine brightly.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2125 104 c3668a0f7325ba866cefcf501d4156e8 no Dean Ropp <p>When we suffer, the Lord comforts us: because He loves us and He is preparing us to be able to minister to others who are suffering. </p> <p>When we suffer, the Lord comforts us: because He loves us and He is preparing us to be able to minister to others who are suffering. </p> When we suffer, the Lord comforts us: because He loves us and He is preparing us to be able to minister to others who are suffering.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2005 105 d6e028dd368d4d30de2a4fd862395c3c no Dean Ropp <p>God may allow trials as a Test. He has not abandoned us but He is giving opportunity for us to grow in faith, persevere, and mature.</p> <p>God may allow trials as a Test. He has not abandoned us but He is giving opportunity for us to grow in faith, persevere, and mature.</p> God may allow trials as a Test. He has not abandoned us but He is giving opportunity for us to grow in faith, persevere, and mature.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2184 106 b201374e6ceb59ebac441bc6b8cae68f no Dean Ropp <p>Sometimes suffering comes as punishment from the Lord - not every time - but we should examine ourselves and repent, for God is serious about sin.</p> <p>Sometimes suffering comes as punishment from the Lord - not every time - but we should examine ourselves and repent, for God is serious about sin.</p> Sometimes suffering comes as punishment from the Lord - not every time - but we should examine ourselves and repent, for God is serious about sin.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2146 107 76a71a86249508022fc2b23661f41de5 no Dean Ropp <p>Endure suffering as Discipline - the Lord knows what we need to grow in godliness.</p> <p>Endure suffering as Discipline - the Lord knows what we need to grow in godliness.</p> Endure suffering as Discipline - the Lord knows what we need to grow in godliness.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1937 108 b012244afca442da45f916a667afcac3 no Dean Ropp <p>A Biblical Theology of Suffering magnifies the wisdom and love of God as He uses difficulties to promote His glory in the heavenlies.</p> <p>A Biblical Theology of Suffering magnifies the wisdom and love of God as He uses difficulties to promote His glory in the heavenlies.</p> A Biblical Theology of Suffering magnifies the wisdom and love of God as He uses difficulties to promote His glory in the heavenlies.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2334 109 e5651a16295c56b999a27aa46db5f366 no Dean Ropp <p>The Lord decides our purpose and assigns us our ministry - and He will use us just as He used the Apostles.</p> <p>The Lord decides our purpose and assigns us our ministry - and He will use us just as He used the Apostles.</p> The Lord decides our purpose and assigns us our ministry - and He will use us just as He used the Apostles.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2176 110 c0a1c85229276ec0a584e1350d592b47 no Marc <p>Jesus taught in words and actions - giving us a great example learn from so that we can then teach others to "observe all that He commanded".</p> <p>Jesus taught in words and actions - giving us a great example learn from so that we can then teach others to "observe all that He commanded".</p> Jesus taught in words and actions - giving us a great example learn from so that we can then teach others to "observe all that He commanded".

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2493 111 b316afc65d04530831ef9a997b82c46c no Dean Ropp <p>Those who receive Jesus are made disciples, children of God, by His authority - and sent to share what He has taught with all nations.</p> <p>Those who receive Jesus are made disciples, children of God, by His authority - and sent to share what He has taught with all nations.</p> Those who receive Jesus are made disciples, children of God, by His authority - and sent to share what He has taught with all nations.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2211 112 29225ea8ad6b66a382d736a74f85b792 no Dean Ropp <p>Peter was not held back by failure but glorified God by following Jesus and taking care of the lambs all the way until his death.</p> <p>Peter was not held back by failure but glorified God by following Jesus and taking care of the lambs all the way until his death.</p> Peter was not held back by failure but glorified God by following Jesus and taking care of the lambs all the way until his death.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1950 113 e1effb6a86e8d9ff4fa8624041db232b no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus invited His disciples to "come and have breakfast" - He provides - not only for our physical needs - but in pouring out grace to sinners who fall short.</p> <p>Jesus invited His disciples to "come and have breakfast" - He provides - not only for our physical needs - but in pouring out grace to sinners who fall short.</p> Jesus invited His disciples to "come and have breakfast" - He provides - not only for our physical needs - but in pouring out grace to sinners who fall short.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1386 114 36eda9891011090e5995a46f6ed463d1 no Dean Ropp <p>Thomas did believe - blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe - as we see Jesus in the testimony of the Apostles found in the Word.</p> <p>Thomas did believe - blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe - as we see Jesus in the testimony of the Apostles found in the Word.</p> Thomas did believe - blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe - as we see Jesus in the testimony of the Apostles found in the Word.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2045 115 7f59496fd9016cbd8acfc8454222b33e no Dean Ropp <p>Paul committed to preach a resurrected Christ, often at great cost to himself. Fools sneer at the resurrection, but the wise believe.</p> <p>Paul committed to preach a resurrected Christ, often at great cost to himself. Fools sneer at the resurrection, but the wise believe.</p> Paul committed to preach a resurrected Christ, often at great cost to himself. Fools sneer at the resurrection, but the wise believe.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2047 116 fa97a30b1e50a45aac4fd6bc74d30c60 no Dean Ropp <p>It is right and fitting for us to praise God - it's why we were born and it's why we are born again.</p> <p>It is right and fitting for us to praise God - it's why we were born and it's why we are born again.</p> It is right and fitting for us to praise God - it's why we were born and it's why we are born again.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1776 117 7dbb32b768d76a623d121c2a3c7b7ae9 no Dean Ropp <p>This passage is not included in the earliest manuscripts - however its message is does not conflict with the rest of Scripture and so we are thankful for the way the Lord has preserved so many early manuscripts and copies of His Word.</p> <p>This passage is not included in the earliest manuscripts - however its message is does not conflict with the rest of Scripture and so we are thankful for the way the Lord has preserved so many early manuscripts and copies of His Word.</p> This passage is not included in the earliest manuscripts - however its message is does not conflict with the rest of Scripture and so we are thankful for the way the Lord has preserved so many early manuscripts and copies of His Word.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2100 118 9d3953775598afc3ff8b31bdb3086a8d no Dean Ropp <p>The resurrection of Jesus brings great encouragement - if there's hope for Peter, there is hope for us!</p> <p>The resurrection of Jesus brings great encouragement - if there's hope for Peter, there is hope for us!</p> The resurrection of Jesus brings great encouragement - if there's hope for Peter, there is hope for us!

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2015 119 3047b313e378e8413e68f1c0f339c7e4 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus cried out in the words of David from Psalm 22 - indicating His commitment to and understanding of the Father's plan.</p> <p>Jesus cried out in the words of David from Psalm 22 - indicating His commitment to and understanding of the Father's plan.</p> Jesus cried out in the words of David from Psalm 22 - indicating His commitment to and understanding of the Father's plan.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1720 120 1acddb754c9ee3866e69b0de6c31f3f5 no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus endured suffering and shows that that through Him we too can endure suffering with Joy.</p> <p>Jesus endured suffering and shows that that through Him we too can endure suffering with Joy.</p> Jesus endured suffering and shows that that through Him we too can endure suffering with Joy.

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2158 121 ff7646aa2f879a221f09bc3367068788 no Dean Ropp <p>Knowing Jesus impacts our lives and others as we use our influence to praise the Lord in our community and around the world.</p> <p>Knowing Jesus impacts our lives and others as we use our influence to praise the Lord in our community and around the world.</p> Knowing Jesus impacts our lives and others as we use our influence to praise the Lord in our community and around the world.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1676 122 081186465f144970aba629c1b87c3028 no Dean Ropp <p>The Glory of Jesus is on full display even as He endures the humiliation leading to the cross.</p> <p>The Glory of Jesus is on full display even as He endures the humiliation leading to the cross.</p> The Glory of Jesus is on full display even as He endures the humiliation leading to the cross.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1668 123 371165a59468e0cc8fa906e33d737f0a no Dean Ropp <p>Jesus is committed to us just like He was committed to Peter. He is for us, will grow our faith, and make us useful in this life as we become more like Him.</p> <p>Jesus is committed to us just like He was committed to Peter. He is for us, will grow our faith, and make us useful in this life as we become more like Him.</p> Jesus is committed to us just like He was committed to Peter. He is for us, will grow our faith, and make us useful in this life as we become more like Him.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1775 124 d53222f795b7d66ae458cd89227e1dd5 no Dean Ropp <p>Part of the story we fix our eyes on is Jesus enduring the cross - and when we do we see the Love of God for us.</p> <p>Part of the story we fix our eyes on is Jesus enduring the cross - and when we do we see the Love of God for us.</p> Part of the story we fix our eyes on is Jesus enduring the cross - and when we do we see the Love of God for us.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2131 125 015e2b882de4d2def3ed78b35d6d7c6c no Dean Ropp <p>They didn't need the swords and the spears - He was going. He came to do a job only He could do. </p> <p>They didn't need the swords and the spears - He was going. He came to do a job only He could do. </p> They didn't need the swords and the spears - He was going. He came to do a job only He could do.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2007 126 22009a079ef69345193679823db917e7 no Dean Ropp Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1984 127 dbdc4b38318b6c5a314b29bf8c7a5143 no