Christians and Politics
Commentary; Given 8/19/2017
Even though conservative views seem to be more compatible with the Bible, neither Republican nor Democrat standards are consistent with God's standards.
Crucial Parenting Principles
Sermon; Given 7/29/2017
Recently, the University of Virginia's Institute on Advanced Culture identified four current parenting styles, with mixed results.
At It Again
Commentary; Given 7/22/2017
Te Middle East has become embroiled in a deadly new intifada, with angry haters of Jacob's children unleashing unending hamas on the descendants of Judah.
The Greatest Hall of Fame
Commentary; Given 7/8/2017
Few aspirants receive enshrinement into a hall of fame because the selection process is extremely rigorous, ensuring only the very best are chosen.
Cultural Paradigms in Scripture
Sermon; Given 7/1/2017
Paul had the capability of seeing the truth from several different cultural paradigms, namely from honor-shame, power-fear, and innocence-guilt continuums.
How Big Is Amazon.com?
Commentary; Given 6/24/2017
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The number of billionaires in the world has risen 18% this last year.
Life Is Service (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 6/10/2017
A culture of slavery pervaded life in the early Christian church, forcing Paul to pen instructions accommodating this practice in the context of love.
The Binding of Satan
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/8/2017
While Satan's binding for a thousand years is not his ultimate judgment, it will relieve humanity of a huge weight of spiritual oppression.
Life Is Service (Part One)
Sermon; Given 6/3/2017
Though the American mindset does not feel inclined to serve, outgoing service to others yields the maximum joy and fulfillment one can possibly attain.
Trump, Comey, and Theology
Commentary; Given 5/20/2017
Comey's efforts to target and control those whom he felt had exceeded their authority (Hillary Clinton; Donald Trump) explains his administrative behavior.
Freedom's Dark Underbelly
Sermon; Given 5/13/2017
Any freedom to choose must be accompanied by a set of standards against which choices are made. The people of the world do not have this freedom.
Back It Comes
Commentary; Given 4/29/2017
Every idea that has ever been considered will be repurposed as something new, remembered as a retread idea only by old-timers who have encountered it before.
Remaining Unleavened
Sermon; Given 4/17/2017
Our carnal natures must be displaced by God's Holy Spirit, motivating us to refrain from causing offense, but freely forgiving others as God has forgiven us.
Easter 2017
Commentary; Given 4/15/2017
The world's churches have adopted the fertility symbols of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, and the traditional Easter ham from pagan, pre-Christian rituals.
Truly Unleavened
Sermon; Given 4/11/2017
God has imputed righteousness to us as His Children because we are in Christ. Our state before God is unleavened provided we maintain this relationship.
Control and Self-Control
Sermon; Given 4/1/2017
Paradoxically, when we yield to God's sovereignty, He wants to cede control over to us, teaching us to develop self-control as an ingrained habit.
A Cause of Terrorism
Commentary; Given 3/25/2017
God is allowing these increasing acts of terrorism as punishment for our peoples' forsaking the Covenant with Him and despising His holy law.
The Climate-Change Hoax
Commentary; Given 3/11/2017
The really 'inconvenient truth' is that many opportunist scientists deliberately created a hoax, cooking the books on temperature reports for a false narrative.
Esther (Part Five)
Sermon; Given 3/4/2017
God allows each of us to experience trials and tests to humble us, leading us to repent, obey and trust, followed by an often-dramatic deliverance and joy.
Esther (Part Four)
Sermon; Given 2/11/2017
Some regard approaching the Bible as literature to be demeaning, yet the literary approach can be a powerful tool to appreciating it more fully.