Pastor Quinn • November 12, 2023

A Time to Worship the King

Christ is King. Do you believe that as you look out at the world today? In the world today you see wars and rumors of wars. You see complete moral collapse and the loss of family values. In this world it often looks more like the chaos of anarchy than the control of a king’s reign. But the truth remains, Christ is King.

To comprehend that truth, we're not going to look to the height of Christ’s exaltation, but to the depth of his humiliation. The scene in the Roman headquarters would seem like bad satire if not for its sad reality. Petty little men bully the One who created all things. He deserved the finest crown, but look what mankind gave! He deserved the noblest scepter, but look what mankind handed him! He could have swept them all away; he could have condemned us all—but look at what Jesus gave! He gave his holiness for our sin and his death for our life. We have a King in Christ who left his heavenly throne and reigned even from the wood of the cross. Could the King who went through that for us do anything other than rule all things for our good now that he has returned to his exalted state? This is why we worship Christ the King.

On Heavenly Treasure

By Pastor Quinn • August 10, 2025
Last week Jesus warned us against overvaluing earthly wealth. This week Jesus warns against undervaluing heavenly treasure. Last week, Jesus exposed the folly of greed. This week, Jesus exposes the folly of worry, even when faced with the prospect of having a seeming shortage of resources. This week might be the bigger challenge! When it seems we lack providence or protection for our daily lives, it can be hard to avoid worry. So, Jesus asks us to give our undivided attention to him, that he might take our worries away. Jesus points to creatures that do not labor or toil yet eat every day. Even more, Jesus points to our Father who promises to give us the heavenly treasures of his kingdom. Jesus assures us that our Father will throw in any needed earthly possessions as well. We can rest from our worries, confident that our loving Father knows all we need.

On Useful Resources

By Pastor Quinn • August 3, 2025
Money. Possessions. Perhaps more than anything else, those things have the power to turn our attention away from what is truly important. It is no surprise, therefore, that Jesus frequently teaches about wealth. Christ wants us to understand that it is our heavenly Father who provides us with those useful resources. But we need to know why our Father gives them: what they are useful for, and what they are not useful for. Those resources cannot give purpose of meaning to our lives on earth. They cannot give us security for life after this earth. However, the blessings God provides can bring some joy to our lives. More importantly, our wealth is extremely useful in our efforts to serve God and others. This week let us give our undivided attention to what Christ says about the useful resources our gracious Father provides to us.

On the One Thing Needed

By Pastor Quinn • July 27, 2025
Most would agree with Jesus’ teaching that “Few things are needed” (Luke 10:42). We understand that people often confuse their wants with needs. We might want many things; but in reality, we only need a few things. So, we would agree with Jesus. “Few things are needed.” However, Jesus said more. “Few things are needed—or indeed only one.” Now we might object. There seems to be more than one true need. We need water, food, clothing, shelter, friendship, etc. Yet, what Jesus said is true. Because only one thing—the gospel—can create and sustain the faith that makes one God’s dear child and an heir of the everlasting kingdom. If you didn’t have water, you would die in a few days; without oxygen, in a few minutes. But without Jesus speaking to us through his Word, there is no hope for eternal life in heaven. We literally need the gospel more than water or oxygen. So, let us listen to Jesus speak, giving him our undivided attention.
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