Matthew 27:34 - Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh to ease the pain of His suffering.  He didn't drink it.  Why not?  And what does that have to do with us in the middle of our pain?  Listen to find out!

Matthew 27:33 - Pastor Dave explains the word 'Golgotha' and explains its significance to us

Matthew 27:32 - Simon was commanded to carry the crossbeam to the top of Calvary for Jesus. Who was this guy? And what does this  have to do with our life now?  A lot!  Listen to find out!

Matthew 27:27-31 - Jesus was violently abused by the Roman soldiers.   Kent and Pastor Dave reflect upon the practical implications of all this in today's podcast.  

Matthew 27:26 - Jesus was flogged by the Roman soldierss.  But what does that mean?  And what does that mean for us?  Listen to find out!

Matthew 27:24-25 - What does the term mean spoken by the crowd of Good Friday morning, "His blood be upon us and upon our children!"?  Listen to find out!

Matthew 2:1-12 - The wise men were led by the light.  And so are we!  Listen to find out what that means!

Matthew 27:24 - Pilate washes his hands, declaring his unwillingness to make a decision about Jesus fate.    He knew what was right, but didn't act accordingly to it. That sounds a lot like us, doesn't it?  

Matthew 27:22-23 - The angry mob cries out for Jesus to be crucified.  Besides them, who else says, "Let Him be crucified!"?

Matthew 27:21 - Barabbas was set free!  And so are we!!

Matthew 27:17-19 - Pilate's wife tells him not to have anything to do with Jesus because she  has been told in a dream that He is innocent.  Does God lead and guide us through dreams?  Listen to find out!

Matthew 27:17 - Pilate tells the religious leaders that Jesus is called Christ!  Did he believe it?  Absolutely not!  Do we?

Matthew 27:15-16 - Barabbas, a notorious criminal who was a murderer, was proposed by Pilate to be released instead of Jesus.  But what does the name Barabbas mean, and how does that apply to us?  Listen to find out!

Pastor Dave describes an unusual trifecta of his favorite sports teams, all playing on the same day, and then applies that to our life!  Hos is that?  Listen to find out! 

Matthew 27:12-14 - Jesus stands before Pilate and says nothing!  But why?  

Matthew 27:11 - Jesus was described by Pilate as the king of the Jews?  But why?  And why  is He the King of the Jews and so much more?

Matthew 27:3-5 - Judas returns the 30 pieces of silver which he was paid to betray Jesus, then takes his life.  Pastor Dave makes some powerful observations about this unfortunate event and applies it to everyday life.  

Matthew 27:3-5 - Judas returns the 30 pieces of silver which he was paid to betray Jesus, then takes his life.  Pastor Dave makes some powerful observations about this unfortunate event and applies it to everyday life.  

Matthew 27:1-2 - The Jewish leaders sent Jesus to Pilate early on Good Friday morning.  They wanted the Romans to be blamed for Jesus being put to death.  But really, who ultimately should be blamed for the crucifixion of Christ?

Matthew 26:73-75 - Peter wept bitterly after denying Jesus three times.  We undoubtedly have tremendous regret over past failures and sins.  But that is not the final word.  What is?  Listen to find out!

Pastor Dave identifies three spiritual resolutions for 2025 

Philippians 3:13 - St. Paul had  a checkered past for sure.  But he reminds himself and others that the past can be released to God and he could strain ahead.  What does that mean for us as we draw 2024 to a close?  Listen t...

Matthew 19:24 - Using hyperbole, Jesus states that it is easier for a camel to pass through the tip of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.  What does this mean?  Listen to find out!

Matthew 21:10-11 - As Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the whole city was stirred and many asked why there was such a commotion.  They were told that a prophet had entered town. And many believed that's all Jesus was...a prophet.&...

Matthew 24:7 - Jesus discusses what we can continue to expect until He returns.  But when He does, we can all say, "Ahhhh!"