Swear Not!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2004
The New Testament strictly forbids oaths of any kind, as our word should always be honest and trustworthy.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2004
The New Testament strictly forbids oaths of any kind, as our word should always be honest and trustworthy.
He Who Overcomes
Sermon; Given 4/6/2004
Just as fighting to escape its cocoon strengthens the butterfly, our calling requires effort above what the world has to endure to become free of Satan's cocoon.
Sermon; Given 4/6/2004
Just as fighting to escape its cocoon strengthens the butterfly, our calling requires effort above what the world has to endure to become free of Satan's cocoon.
Out of the Abundance of Your Prayers Your Heart Speaks
Sermonette; Given 2/28/2004
Because we speak from the abundance of our hearts, we must be careful how we pray, realizing that God can see right into the depths of our hearts.
Sermonette; Given 2/28/2004
Because we speak from the abundance of our hearts, we must be careful how we pray, realizing that God can see right into the depths of our hearts.
God's Epistle
Sermon; Given 1/24/2004
We as Christians have the obligation or responsibility to provide a light or shining example in a darkened world that generally hates God's way.
Sermon; Given 1/24/2004
We as Christians have the obligation or responsibility to provide a light or shining example in a darkened world that generally hates God's way.
Imagination
Sermon; Given 12/20/2003
Satan works on us through our imagination; he broadcasts images to our minds. To counter this, we must resist him, practice humility and draw close to God.
Sermon; Given 12/20/2003
Satan works on us through our imagination; he broadcasts images to our minds. To counter this, we must resist him, practice humility and draw close to God.
To Test You
Sermon; Given 5/31/2003
Jesus, Joseph, David, and Abraham all endured considerable trials before they qualified for their offices. We must make our calling and election sure.
Sermon; Given 5/31/2003
Jesus, Joseph, David, and Abraham all endured considerable trials before they qualified for their offices. We must make our calling and election sure.
No Real Love Without God
Sermon; Given 4/17/2003
We are called to take on the very nature of God, to put on the love of God. Surprisingly, We can rekindle our first love by ardently keeping God's Commandments.
Sermon; Given 4/17/2003
We are called to take on the very nature of God, to put on the love of God. Surprisingly, We can rekindle our first love by ardently keeping God's Commandments.
Defining Trials
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/23/2002
Trials define who we are by placing choices before us, forcing us to have faith in God. Character is built by making right, though difficult, choices.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/23/2002
Trials define who we are by placing choices before us, forcing us to have faith in God. Character is built by making right, though difficult, choices.
Belief with Obedience
Sermon; Given 1/19/2002
Catholics and Protestants, because of lack of belief, do not find the Bible a sufficient guide to salvation. They claim to believe Christ, yet disobey.
Sermon; Given 1/19/2002
Catholics and Protestants, because of lack of belief, do not find the Bible a sufficient guide to salvation. They claim to believe Christ, yet disobey.
The Whole Truth
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/1/2001
We have heard the courtroom mantra, 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.' Behavior shows that many shy away from 'nothing but the truth'!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/1/2001
We have heard the courtroom mantra, 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.' Behavior shows that many shy away from 'nothing but the truth'!
Will You Be Accounted Worthy for the Kingdom?
Sermon; Given 5/12/2001
Like businessmen reviewing plans, making forecasts, and anticipating accountability, God expects us to define and follow through on spiritual objectives.
Sermon; Given 5/12/2001
Like businessmen reviewing plans, making forecasts, and anticipating accountability, God expects us to define and follow through on spiritual objectives.
A Christian's Greatest Trial
Sermon; Given 12/30/2000
Daniel 7:25 reveals the strategy of the enemy: a concerted effort of the Beast to physically, mentally, and if possible, spiritually wear out the saints.
Sermon; Given 12/30/2000
Daniel 7:25 reveals the strategy of the enemy: a concerted effort of the Beast to physically, mentally, and if possible, spiritually wear out the saints.
Little Compromises (2001)
Article; Posted 11/1/2000
Compromise is a dirty word to a Christian. The story of Solomon shows that big compromises—and eventual apostasy—begins with little compromises.
Article; Posted 11/1/2000
Compromise is a dirty word to a Christian. The story of Solomon shows that big compromises—and eventual apostasy—begins with little compromises.
Sow for Yourself
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/17/2000
A harvest depicts the reward of diligent management of time and resources. We have to be careful what we sow, proving our faith by concrete deeds.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/17/2000
A harvest depicts the reward of diligent management of time and resources. We have to be careful what we sow, proving our faith by concrete deeds.
Having a Right Attitude
Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Not only must Christians follow true doctrines, but they must also live God's way in the proper attitude. Here are lessons from Jonah's and Moses' examples.
Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Not only must Christians follow true doctrines, but they must also live God's way in the proper attitude. Here are lessons from Jonah's and Moses' examples.
The Promises of God
Sermon; Given 7/29/2000
In this time of confusion and rapid change, we have a desperate need for something solid to hold onto. Some of the most secure things are the promises of God.
Sermon; Given 7/29/2000
In this time of confusion and rapid change, we have a desperate need for something solid to hold onto. Some of the most secure things are the promises of God.
Giving Your Word
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2000
One's word is not worth a whole lot these days in the world. But God listens to what we promise, so we had better perform it!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/1/2000
One's word is not worth a whole lot these days in the world. But God listens to what we promise, so we had better perform it!
Remaining Unleavened
Article; Posted 4/1/2000
We tend to put matters behind us once we are finished with them, but we cannot afford to do this with the lessons we learn from the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Article; Posted 4/1/2000
We tend to put matters behind us once we are finished with them, but we cannot afford to do this with the lessons we learn from the Days of Unleavened Bread.
God's Good Work in Us
Sermon; Given 3/4/2000
Despite the privileged position of our calling, God does not cut us any slack in terms of trials and tests to perfect us. We must accept God's sovereignty.
Sermon; Given 3/4/2000
Despite the privileged position of our calling, God does not cut us any slack in terms of trials and tests to perfect us. We must accept God's sovereignty.
Snares
Sermon; Given 10/30/1999
Even as the world contains bait and switch schemes and false advertising, so also there are spiritual snares, far more dangerous than physical ones.
Sermon; Given 10/30/1999
Even as the world contains bait and switch schemes and false advertising, so also there are spiritual snares, far more dangerous than physical ones.