Hear God on His Holy Days
Sermonette; Given 9/15/2007
We must take the opportunity to listen to, value, and profit from God's instructions, putting His words in our hearts, teaching them to our children.
Sermonette; Given 9/15/2007
We must take the opportunity to listen to, value, and profit from God's instructions, putting His words in our hearts, teaching them to our children.
Desire Earnestly to Prophesy
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/8/2006
Paul's admonition to the Corinthians to desire to prophesy has confused some due to a fundamental misunderstanding of what prophesying really is.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/8/2006
Paul's admonition to the Corinthians to desire to prophesy has confused some due to a fundamental misunderstanding of what prophesying really is.
Spiritual Babies
Sermonette; Given 12/3/2005
Because people mature at different levels, it is best to use restraint in admonishing them. Spiritual children don't think like adults.
Sermonette; Given 12/3/2005
Because people mature at different levels, it is best to use restraint in admonishing them. Spiritual children don't think like adults.
Dealing With Contention
Sermonette; Given 6/18/2005
We should not worry about hidden motives of others, but instead practice our own faith with compassion, humility, and lowliness of mind, esteeming others.
Sermonette; Given 6/18/2005
We should not worry about hidden motives of others, but instead practice our own faith with compassion, humility, and lowliness of mind, esteeming others.
The Cost of Bitterness
Sermonette; Given 4/2/2005
Ironically, the evil thing that Haman had purposed to others boomeranged back upon him, while the favors he desired for himself were lavished upon his enemy.
Sermonette; Given 4/2/2005
Ironically, the evil thing that Haman had purposed to others boomeranged back upon him, while the favors he desired for himself were lavished upon his enemy.
'To Him That Hath...'
Sermonette; Given 2/26/2005
The servant with one talent had a negative concept of a stingy, arbitrary, and unfair God and conducted his life accordingly. We must learn to trust God.
Sermonette; Given 2/26/2005
The servant with one talent had a negative concept of a stingy, arbitrary, and unfair God and conducted his life accordingly. We must learn to trust God.
The Abundant Life
Sermonette; Given 11/20/2004
If we are following God's laws, we can be thankful and joyful for the multiple blessings of food, clothing, and wholesome human relationships.
Sermonette; Given 11/20/2004
If we are following God's laws, we can be thankful and joyful for the multiple blessings of food, clothing, and wholesome human relationships.
Prepare the Bride
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2004
Here are two aspects of the character of the Bride of Christ that we must inculcate to be prepared for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Sermonette; Given 9/16/2004
Here are two aspects of the character of the Bride of Christ that we must inculcate to be prepared for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Contend for the Faith
Sermonette; Given 8/7/2004
We must be able to discern between true and false teaching, contending for the faith once delivered, through exercising the scriptures daily.
Sermonette; Given 8/7/2004
We must be able to discern between true and false teaching, contending for the faith once delivered, through exercising the scriptures daily.
Pray for Kings
Sermonette; Given 7/3/2004
Because God authorizes or decides who will rule, we must respect civil authority, affirming law and order. Rebellion has no place in God's plan for us.
Sermonette; Given 7/3/2004
Because God authorizes or decides who will rule, we must respect civil authority, affirming law and order. Rebellion has no place in God's plan for us.
Growing As A First Fruit
Sermonette; Given 5/30/2004
We, as green, immature first fruits, must grow in order to display God's virtues to the world.
Sermonette; Given 5/30/2004
We, as green, immature first fruits, must grow in order to display God's virtues to the world.
Guile
Sermonette; Given 4/12/2004
Guile, which is cunning with intent to deceive for personal gain, is a major ingredient of false doctrine, is a deadly strain of spiritual leaven.
Sermonette; Given 4/12/2004
Guile, which is cunning with intent to deceive for personal gain, is a major ingredient of false doctrine, is a deadly strain of spiritual leaven.
The Ant
Sermonette; Given 2/21/2004
All workers can learn lessons from the ant, including self-motivation, ability to plan, concern for community, industriousness, and love for work.
Sermonette; Given 2/21/2004
All workers can learn lessons from the ant, including self-motivation, ability to plan, concern for community, industriousness, and love for work.
The 'Martha, Martha' Story
Sermonette; Given 11/15/2003
Martha's self-imposed agenda of physical service blinded her to some of the more important spiritual priorities of listening to and absorbing His word.
Sermonette; Given 11/15/2003
Martha's self-imposed agenda of physical service blinded her to some of the more important spiritual priorities of listening to and absorbing His word.
By Reason of Use
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2003
If we would properly apply the first principles in Hebrews 12, we would grow and mature properly. Suffering can be considered an investment in our character.
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2003
If we would properly apply the first principles in Hebrews 12, we would grow and mature properly. Suffering can be considered an investment in our character.
Our Day of Alarm
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2003
The parables in Matthew 25 are ones of alarm. We need to realize that this is our day of alarm — we need to prepare ourselves.
Sermonette; Given 9/27/2003
The parables in Matthew 25 are ones of alarm. We need to realize that this is our day of alarm — we need to prepare ourselves.
Spiritual Milk
Sermonette; Given 8/30/2003
Spiritual milk could be likened to those admonitions to refrain walking in the ways of the world--avoiding malice, anger, sexual immorality
Sermonette; Given 8/30/2003
Spiritual milk could be likened to those admonitions to refrain walking in the ways of the world--avoiding malice, anger, sexual immorality
The Principle of Rebuke
Sermonette; Given 6/21/2003
When Jesus rebuked, He provided helpful instruction. Rebuke should have the purpose of communicating, not condemning.
Sermonette; Given 6/21/2003
When Jesus rebuked, He provided helpful instruction. Rebuke should have the purpose of communicating, not condemning.
The Man Like a Tree
Sermonette; Given 5/17/2003
The righteous man, like the tree, flourishes when tapped into an abundant source of water--metaphorically identified with God's Holy Spirit and His Word.
Sermonette; Given 5/17/2003
The righteous man, like the tree, flourishes when tapped into an abundant source of water--metaphorically identified with God's Holy Spirit and His Word.
God's Love
Sermonette; Given 4/23/2003
When we compare our righteousness to God's, we realize how we lack elementary qualities of love and how full of self-righteousness and pride we are.
Sermonette; Given 4/23/2003
When we compare our righteousness to God's, we realize how we lack elementary qualities of love and how full of self-righteousness and pride we are.