The Last Great Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/2/1999
Because we have been tempted and failed many times, and had to overcome, we will be able encourage those resurrected, proving that it is not impossible.
Remembering Who We Are
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/1999
When we consider the awesome contrast of what we were before God called us and what we are now, we cannot allow ourselves to commit spiritual fornication.
Preparing Your Heart
Sermon; Given 7/3/1999
Because the heart represents what and who we are and how we conduct our lives, the condition of our spiritual heart is of the utmost importance to us.
Abstaining From Evil
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/1999
God does not just want us not to sin, He also wants us not even to appear to be doing evil. We must guard their thoughts, words and deeds at all times.
Reach for the Goal
Sermon; Given 3/20/1999
Similar to the way people pull together in times of crisis, we must also have a goal, a vision of the finish line, in order to overcome and grow.
Two Contrary Visions
Sermon; Given 1/23/1999
God has a vision for us, a vision He has been planning from the foundation of creation, an awesome plan to bring us into His very family, giving us His mind.
He Who Overcomes
Sermon; Given 11/7/1998
It is not profitable to focus on the place of safety or the specific time of Christ's return, but instead to make the best use of our time to overcome.
God Has Faith in You
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/10/1998
It can be encouraging to us that our patriarchs and the prophets had serious doubts, but God overrode all their fears in accomplishing His purpose.
Prepare for Your Future Now
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/5/1998
We have been base and ignoble, but Christ has enabled us to be cleaned up and transformed or shaped into offspring of God to be joint heirs with Christ.
God Wants You
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/4/1998
We have a special calling as the firstfruits, ultimately becoming God's very offspring, patterning and conforming our lives after Jesus Christ.
Contentment
Sermon; Given 8/1/1998
Many people live in a state of discontent. Tragically, what they set their hearts upon often displaces the love for family and a relationship with God.
Recapture Your First Love!
Article; Posted 6/1/1998
First love is the purest kind of spiritual love we as humans can demonstrate. It is a love that truly shows one's heart is completely given to God.
Glorifying God
Sermon; Given 5/2/1998
We have been called for the purpose of glorifying God by totally changing our lives, conforming to His character and image.
From Pride to Humility
Sermon; Given 1/3/1998
Two tests to reveal the presence of pride are the way we treat others (especially our own family) and the way we receive instruction or correction.
Ask, Seek, Knock
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/1998
When we are searching for a solution to a problem, we should actively expend effort to resolve the difficulty. Jesus gives three different forms of seeking.
Do You Have 'the Hunger'?
Article; Posted 11/1/1997
We all have hungers, from a desire for certain foods to a yearning for success. Jesus teaches that we are blessed when we hunger for righteousness.
Motivation to Endure
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/23/1997
Without daily contact with God in prayer and Bible study, and without continual contact with the brethren, we may lose the determination to persevere.
The Ministry
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/16/1997
The church has lost faith in God to work through His ministry. We must develop a balanced insight into the function of the helpers of our joy.
Keeping God's Standards
Sermon; Given 8/2/1997
God's law will be the spiritual weights and measures in the Kingdom, but until then, we must glorify God by keeping these standards as a bright light.
Trials: Much Needed Experiences
Sermon; Given 5/31/1997
God uses trials to test our hearts, but He never places a trial before us to tempt us. God uses trials we bring on ourselves to draw us closer to Him.