Aug 26
You want to start a discussion, or maybe I should say an argument, then get off on the topic of worship. People have strong convictions about worship. Worship is quite possibly the hardest thing we as mere mortal humans ever try to do! Worship is so connected to our faith and what we do in …
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Aug 09
On July 31 – August 2 we were blessed to have Eric Lyons with us for the weekend. We called the seminar “6 Questions.” Eric addressed 6 of the most relevant and important questions in our world today. Eric is a great speaker, tremendous student of God’s word, and a faithful friend to my family. …
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Jul 22
“SIN” – that is a word that has fallen on hard times. Sin is too religious of a term. We prefer terms like “mistake” and “wrong” better. In fact, it may be the case that most of the current culture doesn’t even understand the word “sin.” It is viewed just as another term for doing …
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Jun 30
Evangelism is not optional! We as Christians focus on the reasons people are not responding. We defeat ourselves before Satan even has to by our negative self-talk. We come up with the reasons why we cannot evangelize. But we must realize what is at stake with our choice to evangelize! 1. The Blood of Christ! Jesus …
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Jun 07
The Lord lives!” declares David.¹ I believe and know that He does. If I could share a message with everyone about Him, I would want them to know these three things about God. 1. God is the Creator and Sustainer of life! “Scientists themselves who calculate the odds of the universe coming into existence by …
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May 27
Israel was weak. So weak the Philistines had taken over Bethlehem, the home of David. David had fled to a cave stronghold just west of Bethlehem. While in this cave, David longs for the peace, comfort, and blessings of home. He states he wishes he could drink from the well by the gate of Bethlehem. …
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Apr 28
The story of Boaz and Ruth tells about two worthy individuals who were dedicated to the Lord, the traditions and law of Israel, and their family. In ancient Israel family loyalty and dedication to family was highly esteemed. Many today tend to see Ruth as a love story, but it really is more about two …
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Apr 14
“Judge not, lest you be judged.” “Let him who is without sin, cast the first stone.” “for the husband is the head of the wife . . .” Hear any of these verses or sayings in our culture today? We live in a sound-bite culture where messages are often communicated in short-quick statements. We read …
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Mar 15
Sunday! How is it viewed in our culture today? The day for football! (NFL season) The day of rest (stay home and relax) The day for TV watching The day for doing home chores The day for youth sports The day for recreation and hobbies What about the day for worship and service to Christ and …
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Mar 13
I am teaching through the book of Galatians on Sunday evenings (see the Audio Resources to listen to the sermons). The series is entitled “Salvation by Faith.” Paul in the book of Galatians is combating Judaizing teachers who have come into the church leading the Gentile Christians away from the truth by binding the works …
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