Christianity takes work and personal sacrifice. The question of whether the work and sacrifice is worth the effort is a question most often presented to those who are beginning the Christian journey. However, it is also important to reaffirm our commitment at every point along the way, long after we begin.
Sermons
What Kind of Accent Do We Have?
The Power of Family
Family is central to the message of the Bible, and the ultimate destiny of mankind involves birth into the Family of God. Do you understand what God requires from each of us to be counted worthy of this astonishing future?
Do You Have the Time – for God?
Effectively managing and valuing our time each day is a great challenge. Few recognize that the concept of time—either in the moment, or as we think of the future— is actually well beyond our comprehension and control. The acceptance of God’s absolute authority in this regard can help us in understanding His plan for the present and a future. Opening our eyes and ears to God and His words is the best time-management strategy we can have.
Fair-minded in an Age of Contempt
We have been called out of darkness into light. As lights we must shine with glory, illuminating those that are in darkness. But darkness is never satiated, it constantly spreads into all aspects of human character. The world has chosen this state of being and is comfortable in—an attitude we must constantly be on guard against.
Anger’s Grip
One of the most antagonizing emotions of mankind is anger. What can a Christian do to release anger and become immune to its influence?
Adultery – A Trivial Offense?
God prohibits adultery. Even though it may be normal in the eyes of many to break the marriage, God pronounces the most severe penalty for the adulterer and the adulteress. Adultery is not a trivial or minor offense, but a terrible sin against God, and He will judge those involved.
The Christian Way
Man has to choose to obey God and follow the way that leads to unimaginable blessings. Or, he may decide to turn to the way that appears right to him, but in the end, just leads to a curse.
Shutdown Ends Temporarily…What’s Next?—Comments on News and Prophecy (January 26, 2019)
Will there be a second shutdown? Will there be a declaration of national emergency? Why was there a shutdown in the first place? Why did it end? Why was there such a hostile reaction by some hard-core right-wing pundits to President Trump’s ending of the shutdown? Did the shutdown accomplish anything? Why are politicians so dishonest?
Hate! But Do Not Hate!
What does the Bible say about hate? There are in fact many things that God hates but He is also the God of love. How and in what way is it acceptable to “hate” and how is it not?
