This week we will visit Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and discover what could be called the Gospel of Self, that is, the effort to find meaning and significance in pleasure, possessions, and work. Tragically, many find themselves firmly rooted in this place, unable to recognize that people and the Lord are much more important than thrills and...
As a youngster I had pet gerbils. They were finely furry and definitely cute and cuddly, and I recall vividly how I enjoyed watching them get onto the metal wheel in their cage and run around and around, their little legs moving so fast and yet really going no where despite their best efforts. If...
Problematic behaviors lead to distressing results…But why then do we keep following our problematic behaviors if we don’t like the end result? This is the issue with so many of us, because we have not defined our goals enough to help us change course in our lives to be free from living without intentions or...
For our Christmas service we’ll be looking at what Mary treasured as talked about in Luke 2:19.
As you prepare your hearts, Christmas Eve’s message will be based on the text of Luke 2:9-10 and titled “Fear Not Shepherds” and Christmas Day focusing on the text of Luke 2:19, with consideration of the question: “what did Mary ponder in her heart on that first Christmas?”
This week we will begin a three part sermon series on the book of Philemon. Although you may have difficulty in locating it (find Hebrews and turn back one page!), it is a book full of important truth for us today. The thought in particular that captures my spirit and imagination is expressed in verses...
The thought of heaven, it’s what all us Christian’s enjoy thinking about. The awe of God’s presence, the beauty of heaven, the fellowship we’ll have for all of eternity…I got a text one day that made me realize this isn’t just a dream we have, this is something that as a Christian you can plan...
STOP!!! I know what you are thinking…”this will be a good Sunday to skip because pastor is going to talk about money!” But before you carry out this ‘nefarious’ plan please consider a biblical reality: Scripture speaks to money and wealth in some 2350 verses, which means that twice as many verses are devoted to...
In nearly every activity and decision in our lives, at some level there exists a conscious choice about avoiding and embracing. For example, if I desire to become a better steward of my time, I will avoid hours of Facebook, internet surfing, and Netflix binging and embrace time spent developing friendships or reading a good...
