How many times in life have you thought to yourself, “Will it ever get any better?” Or, “I wonder if I can ever be saved?” Maybe, you have asked yourself, “Will I ever be good enough?” Questions like these are normal for most of us at one time or another in our lives. Life can … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Three (20110216)
I can remember when I was a much younger man and how I would, occasionally, look into the mirror over my sink in the bathroom and reflect on my many foolish words or actions. There was in my heart contempt for myself. My conduct and my words at times were far from being mature or … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Two (20110215)
Many years ago a good friend of mine who was not a Christian came to worship. I remember his comment to me as we walked up the sidewalk to the church building. He said he hoped the church building would not fall down on him as he entered. I assured him that it would not. I certainly … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part One (20110214)
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the … Read moreTaking Shelter In Jesus Part Four (20110211 & 20101001)
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in … Read moreTaking Shelter In Jesus Part Three (20110210 & 20100930)
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was … Read moreTaking Shelter In Jesus Part One (20110208 & 20100928)
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalm 42:1-2, NIV). The Psalmist has it right! He knows where truth is found. He knows where the freedom that does not … Read moreWhy Pant For God? (20110207 & 20100927)
That is how it is with so many of us; we have trouble believing in ourselves. I know that in life I have made so many mistakes and fallen so short of the goal that I occasionally don’t believe in myself. Simply put, I have struggled too many times to put much faith in myself. … Read moreGod Still Loves You Part 3 (20110202)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2lqZ3iLcO0]It is true in life; we lift up, and speak of what we believe in. This is true of both people and organizations. It is part of the very fabric that makes us tick. It is even true of churches. The thing you speak of the most is probably the thing you believe in the … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 5 (20110128)
How do you know who or what someone really believes in? The answer is really quite simple; it is the one in whom someone can’t but help to speak about in a positive and glowing manner! Think about it! You know your friend or family member is really pumped up about someone or something when … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 4 (20110127)