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Jesus was an unlikely spokesman for God. He came from a nondescript family. He didn’t have the educational credentials that typical rabbis had. It’s understandable why the religious elite would either overlook or dismiss Jesus. But rather than speak to us through intermediaries such as prophets, God chose to speak to us directly through his son. Jesus himself understood that he was speaking at the direction of God: “For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say” (John 12:49-50).Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love…

There is a limit to what religious rituals alone can accomplish. What God really wants is not your herd of cattle. He wants your heart. He wants his people to live in a way that reflects his character.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.

The secret to contentment is knowing you are in Christ and empowered by him. Until I find my contentment in Christ, I will always be restless and unfulfilled.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies masters in business administration (mba) helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.

My natural desire is to want things that are bigger and better. Shrewd advertisers understand this and use it to their advantage. They never say, “Ken, you really don’t need this and it’s a waste of money anyway.” What do they do instead? They create discontentment. This weekend we are finishing our series on Philippians with what may seem like a strange way for the Apostle Paul to end a letter. Instead of giving us a pep talk about finishing strong, he shares his “secret” to contentment. Why talk about contentment? Here’s what I’ve found: Until I find my contentment in Christ, I will always be restless and unfulfilled. The secret to contentment is knowing you are in Christ and empowered by him. 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show…

For better or worse, much of my early childhood theology was shaped by Vacation Bible School songs – and not all of them were created equal. Deep and wide, deep and wide, there’s a fountain flowing deep and wide Father Abraham had seven sons, seven sons had Father Abraham The wise man built his house upon the rock I still like that one … especially when the foolish man's house goes splat! Unfortunately, some of the cutest songs taught the worst theology. Take this one for example: Here's the church and there's the steeple. Open the door and see all the people. The church has never been a building. It's always been a community of people committed to following Jesus. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and…