


Lessons from the Wilderness
by The Intention Church | Mar 20, 2025 | Our Latest Messages
Mark 1 (NRSV) 12 And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. The wilderness is not a final destination. Here are some questions...
The Siren Song of Money, Power, and Respect
by The Intention Church | Mar 13, 2025 | Our Latest Messages
Matthew 4 (NRSV) 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was famished. 3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become...
Joy in the Beloved
by The Intention Church | Mar 6, 2025 | Our Latest Messages
Matthew 3 (NRSV) 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. 16 And a voice from the heavens said, “This is my Son, the Beloved,...
Still Believe
by The Intention Church | Feb 27, 2025 | Our Latest Messages
Psalm 27 (NRSV) 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.14 Wait for theLord;be strong, and let your heart take courage;wait for theLord! Here are some questions for reflection: 1. These verses of faith and hope follow some...
Evading the Wrath of God
by The Intention Church | Feb 20, 2025 | Our Latest Messages
Amos 5 (NRSV) 20 Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? 21 I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. 22 Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I...