As in the Days of Noah
Sermonette; Given 10/8/2017
The 2014 movie 'Noah' is blatantly Satan-inspired and anti-God. It assassinates the character of a just man who walked with God, doing violence to God's Word.
Isaac the Peacemaker
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2017
Isaac was a genuine peacemaker, yielding to interlopers and suffering wrong while trusting God to provide. In all his actions, Isaac exemplified a peacemaker.
When Emotions Take Over
Sermonette; Given 7/29/2017
Emotions, including fear and anger, are a gift from God, but we must use them responsibly. Uncontrolled emotions can keep us from the Kingdom of God.
Our Journey from Passover to Pentecost
Sermonette; Given 4/29/2017
Even as we are to personally count the 50 days to Pentecost, we also must think continually of the lessons these days teach us about our spiritual journey.
Humble Service
Sermonette; Given 2/18/2017
Jesus modeled the practice of foot-washing to demonstrate the need to be submissive to one another, to serve one another, including those who betray.
We Are Part of Something Special
Sermonette; Given 11/19/2016
As we mature, our rough edges become smoothed, and we become thankful for the bond between us, looking for ways to edify one another.
The Patient Pineapple
Sermonette; Given 10/22/2016
The majority of the growth or maturation of a pineapple plant takes place from within. The same holds true for our calling and conversion.
The Elder Brother
Sermonette; Given 8/27/2016
Like the older brother in the parable, we may have looked down on those who have stumbled. We are not equipped to judge anybody else's repentance.
Sin: The Wall That Separates
Sermonette; Given 7/9/2016
Our sins separate us from God; if we want to walk with God, it must be without sin. It is for our benefit that God holds such a high standard.
This Body of Death
Sermonette; Given 5/21/2016
In ancient times, the corpse of a murdered person was attached to the murderer, allowing the body to decompose until the murderer was infected and died.
The Passover Memorial
Sermonette; Given 3/12/2016
The majority of professing 'Christians' are ignorant of the significance of the Passover and the details of both the Exodus from Egypt and Christ's sacrifice.
Think on This
Sermonette; Given 1/30/2016
Contrary to false concepts of meditation in Eastern religions, we are mandated to maintain control of their minds, using meditation as a teaching tool.
True or False Guilt?
Sermonette; Given 11/14/2015
We must be able to separate genuine guilt, which is the spiritual equivalent of pain, from false guilt when we call into question God's forgiveness.
Rewards of Our Journey
Sermonette; Given 10/3/2015
We have to see God in the trial to see and understand the lesson or meaning. Joy comes after the trial, as a result of having grown from the trial.
With Hands Raised
Sermonette; Given 9/12/2015
The Bible shows several positions used in prayer, but gives special attention to the posture of raised hands, symbolic of giving up or being vulnerable.
Thank You For Being A Friend
Sermonette; Given 7/11/2015
True friendship is not just a casual relationship, but a deep commitment of trust, enabling the sharing of our deepest thoughts without fear of betrayal.
Ping
Sermonette; Given 5/16/2015
God has given to us spiritual sonar to help us to navigate in uncharted venues. As we pray, study, and meditate, we develop our spiritual sonar.
Philip the Witness
Sermonette; Given 2/8/2015
Philip teaches us that we do not have to preach to multitudes in order to be used by God; we never know in what capacity God may use us.
Godly Fear is Humble Reverence
Sermonette; Given 11/22/2014
The fear and trembling before God is more like reverence and awe instead of abject terror. It leads us to total dependence upon God with a desire to repudiate sin.
In the Hands of the Potter
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2014
As the Master Potter, God will apply the water of His Holy Spirit to make us more malleable, enabling Him to turn the lump of clay into a flawless work.