In Psalm 32, David describes the blessings associated with being forgiven by God and remaining holy before Him.  He also speaks of the physical, mental, and emotional impact of unconfessed sin in the life of a believer.  God doesn't desire for His children to be separated from Him by sin.  He wants us to confess our sins before Him so that He may forgive us and be free to work in our lives.

In John 2:13-21, Jesus goes into the temple during the week of Passover and finds cattle, birds, and money changers in the temple courts.  He famously makes a whip from cords and drives the livestock out, flips the tables, and dumps the pots of the money changers.  When asked to show them a sign demonstrating His "right" to do what He did, Jesus stated, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."  In this message we look at how the cleansing of the temple applies to our own lives and why Jesus has the authority to identify and correct sin in His temple.

Matthew chapter two details the arrival of the wise men in Jerusalem, their interaction with Herod, and their worship of Jesus.  As we enter this last week before Christmas, let us look at the reactions to the birth of Christ demonstrated in this chapter and compare them to our own attitudes during this season.

In 1 Samuel chapter eight, the nation of Israel demand a king so they be like the nations around them.  God warns them of what the cost will be to replace Him, but they are insistent.  God gives them what they asked for and the nation suffered greatly for it.  You and I replace The King in our lives with a king of our own choosing and the results are catastrophic.  Just like the nation of Israel, we are aware of the costs, but believe we know better than God.  In this message we look at the consequences of replacing The King with a king and the path to restoration.