Elisha and the Shunammite Woman, Part I: Reviving God's Children
Article; Posted 8/1/1999
Some of Elisha's miracles read like parables. There are parallels between modern church history and the second of these miracles in II Kings 4.
Parenting (Part 4): Discipline
Sermon; Given 7/31/1999
Realizing that parental authority must be used with godly love, the prompt discipline we mete out should be fair and appropriate.
Parenting (Part 3): Mothers
Sermon; Given 7/17/1999
The mother provides a gentle, cherishing quality to child rearing compatible with the strength provided by her husband.
Parenting (Part 2): Fathers
Sermon; Given 6/19/1999
Patriarchy is family organization with the father having ultimate authority. The husband's role, grounded in love, must not be abusive or domineering.
Is America's Military Ready?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/1/1999
Though still the strongest military power in the world, America is growing weaker and less ready to defend itself. Could this be a sign of the end?
Peter's Pentecost Sermon
Sermon; Given 5/23/1999
The signs that accompanied Peter's Pentecost sermon attracted attention, confirmed God's Word, and provided meaning to the effects of the Holy Spirit.
Parenting (Part 1): Principles
Sermon; Given 5/15/1999
Because of our upside down emphasis on the youth culture and its characteristic selfishness or self-centeredness, the family is crumbling and deteriorating.
Ensuring Our Calling
Sermon; Given 4/10/1999
Because judgment is now on the house of God, we must be diligent, making sure of our calling because it is not yet a sure thing without effort on our part.
The Prayers of Jesus
Sermon; Given 4/7/1999
Christ's example teaches us to pray humbly in all situations, including decision making, resisting temptation, and acquiring spiritual strength.
Fooling With the Code
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 4/1/1999
Science has ventured into the field of genetics, an area traditionally considered part of God's exclusive domain as Creator. How will God react?
Biblical Symbolism (Part One)
Bible Study (Article); Posted 4/1/1999
The Bible is full of symbols, allegories, parables, types, and keys. What do they mean? How can we understand them and thus understand God's Word?
Cyrus: God's Anointed
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 3/1/1999
When we think of messiah, we think of Jesus Christ. Yet the Bible has a much broader definition. The pagan emperor Cyrus the Great was also a messiah!
Are You an Israelite?
Sermon; Given 2/20/1999
Most of ancient Israel, because of their hardened hearts, did not please God. We must reflect on the the ways they stumbled so we can walk differently.
The Bible and the Environment
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/1/1999
Is God an environmentalist? Should Christians care about the ecological health of the earth and its inhabitants? Here's what the Bible says about the environment.
The Real Prince of Egypt
Sermon; Given 1/16/1999
Comparing the movie 'Prince of Egypt' with what the Bible and history tell us about the life of Moses proves that truth is more incredible than fiction.
The Holiness Code
Sermon; Given 1/2/1999
A portion of Leviticus, dubbed 'the holiness code,' describes how God lives. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expanded the application of the holiness code.
Navigating the Third Wave
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/1/1999
The Third Wave is the Information Age, highlighted by instant communication, rapid transportation and ready information on any conceivable topic.
The First Prophecy (Part Three)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 12/1/1998
For his sin, Adam is promised great toil and suffering throughout his life, but just as in all things God does, a silver lining appears amidst the woe.
These Things We Know
Sermon; Given 11/21/1998
The writings of John contain nine categories of "we know" assertions. Fully knowing consists of developing a deep intense relationship with God.
The First Prophecy (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 11/1/1998
In Eve's curse lies the beginnings of both women's difficulties in childbearing and the battle of the sexes. The effects of this curse are still being felt daily!