The reality is that we are sinful – it is our nature and because of this nature we strive to control our life. As we read in Scripture in Genesis 3:4-5, the serpent promised Eve that eating of the fruit would make her like God and not much has changed today. We all still have...
The correct identification of an item or person is of utmost importance. I recall a moment of great embarrassment recently when a young man came through the line at church and thinking he was a student from our Bible School instead of the traditional handshake I gave him a big “man hug”. Imagine the look...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you believe you were unfairly treated? I suspect all of us have at some point of our lives, and hence this teaching is good medicine for us. We will look at Matthew 20:1-16 and the Parable of the Vineyard Workers where a group of laborers...
In this message we will look at two parables that describe the kingdom of heaven, one as a treasure hidden in a field and the other as a precious pearl located by a merchant. In both scenarios, the great value of the object is clearly evidenced by the zealous and sacrificial action taken to obtain...
