The Model Prayer (Part Two): Our Father in Heaven
Bible Study (Article); Posted 12/15/2021
Jesus begins His instructions to His disciples about how to pray with, 'Our Father in heaven.' There is more to this simple salutation than meets the eye.
Titus (Part Six)
Sermon; Given 12/4/2021
We have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.
Yet Another Call for a European Army
Commentary; Given 11/20/2021
If our speculations about a military might emerging from the European Union (assuming the Beast rises out of Europe) are correct, it won't be anytime soon.
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Sermon; Given 10/30/2021
Paul, realizing that the tiny flock was no match for the Roman Empire, did not crusade to abolish slavery, but instead taught the church how to deal with it.
The Model Prayer (Part One): Introduction
Bible Study (Article); Posted 10/27/2021
In the model prayer, Jesus Christ gave His disciples a basic outline from which they could craft their own meaningful prayers to the Father.
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sermon; Given 10/23/2021
Titus 2 gives specific instructions to senior members of the congregation, followed by instructions to the youth, explaining their responsibilities.
The Pragmatic Japanese
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 10/19/2021
Japan has a history of abrupt changes in policy when the geopolitical situation alters against their self-interests. It is starting to do so once again.
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Sermon; Given 10/2/2021
The congregations in Crete were beset with insubordination, subject to no authority, full of meaningless and senseless talk, distracting the overseer.
An Offering Made By Fire
Sermonette; Given 9/28/2021
In I Peter 2:5-9, God's people are called a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, God's own distinctive people, commissioned to offer sacrifices.
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/28/2021
Zephaniah has messages for the remnant of physical Israel, the house of David, and for the faithful remnant from the Israel of God.
God Is Aware
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2021
Unlike human beings, who are very limited in their awareness, God knows all of our secret desires and urges, which are continually open to Him for inspection.
Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry
Sermon; Given 9/18/2021
Titus had the remarkable ability for being a problem solver, exercising tact, diplomacy, strength, stability, and leadership when sent to problem areas.
Sins Borne Away
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2021
The Day of Atonement represents both a blood sacrifice for covering/cleansing and a means of removing sin permanently from the camp of Israel.
Zephaniah (Part Two): God's Wrath on the Whole World
Sermon; Given 9/11/2021
Even though the Gentiles will be punished, only Israelites had a special relationship with God, and consequently were more accountable for their failure.
Buying and Selling
Sermonette; Given 9/7/2021
The False Prophet compels all to take the Mark of the Beast or be prevented from buying and selling. But 'buying and selling' what?
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Sermon; Given 9/7/2021
Zephaniah's prophecy is sharply focused on Judah and Jerusalem because they should have known better. They are ordered to keep silent and consider their sins.
Vaccine Policy
Commentary; Given 9/4/2021
God's church, though responsible to preach scriptural principles on God's health laws, including vaccines, does not dictate how God's people choose.
Titus (Part One): Introduction
Sermon; Given 8/21/2021
The Cretan people had earned the reputation of duplicity. Church members faced the consequences of being tarred with the same brush—sometimes deservedly.
The Beauty of God's Law
Sermon; Given 8/7/2021
Keeping God's Law brings bountiful blessings, harmony, and profound peace (Psalm 119:165), while the 'cheap' grace brings guilt, anxiety, and pain.