Approved of God
Sermonette; Given 10/12/2006
The Beatitudes show the attributes of a godly person, one who will see the Kingdom of God. The word 'blessed' could better translated 'approved.'
As a Man Thinks
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/8/2006
"You are what you eat" is a common expression, yet Jesus teaches that actually we are what we think. Even so, we are not always what we think we are.
Seeing Through Spiritual Eyes
Sermonette; Given 7/29/2006
Peter started to sink because he took his eyes off Christ. Looking through physical eyes will automatically lead to distorting the spiritual vision.
The Days of Independence
Sermonette; Given 4/13/2006
When we compare mankind's distorted view of freedom with God's perspective of freedom, true freedom cannot coexist with sin (the ultimate form of bondage).
Criticism: The Foolish Habit
Sermonette; Given 1/28/2006
Criticism is common in our society, often motivated by an inferiority complex (stemming from pride or envy) allowing us to have a false sense of superiority.
My Parents Won't Let Me!
Sermonette; Given 11/26/2005
Young people, experiencing peer pressure, often use the 'my parents won't let me' or the 'church won't let me' excuse, but they must take accountability.
What Are Your Big Rocks?
Sermonette; Given 10/22/2005
Unless we put large rocks (the most important priorities) in a jar or container first, the container will inevitably fill up with trivia.
What Fills Your Jar?
Sermonette; Given 8/20/2005
A time management seminar teaches that unless we put large rocks (the most important priorities) in a jar first, it will inevitably fill up with trivia.
Filled with the Spirit
Sermonette; Given 6/19/2005
What we use as our resource for our daily living determines how we will walk. To be filled with the Spirit means to yield to God's will and submit to His direction.
The Anger of Man
Sermonette; Given 3/26/2005
Righteous anger is controlled, unselfish, and directed toward sinful acts, while sinful anger is uncontrolled, selfish, and directed toward people in hatred.
Our Call to Courage
Sermonette; Given 1/22/2005
The Bible provides many examples of men who have compromised because of fear of other men, including Abraham and Peter. We have been called to courage.
Repentance: The Elements of Change
Sermonette; Given 10/1/2004
True repentance is always coupled with faith and is a continuous turning away from sin, mortifying the flesh, and turning toward righteousness.
Christian Judgments
Sermonette; Given 6/26/2004
The Bible shows three separate judgments: the judgment that was, the judgment that is, and the judgment that is to come.
Does God Always Accept Our Worship Of Him?
Sermonette; Given 2/7/2004
Our worship of God will only be accepted if our hearts are totally yielded to His spirit doing His will with no hidden agendas or ulterior motives.
Walking With God
Sermonette; Given 11/8/2003
Enoch and Abraham walked with God. Here are five components of a faithful walk.
As A Man Thinks
Sermonette; Given 7/26/2003
Because we always sin in thought before we sin in word or deed, we mustmanage our thoughts and imagination, bringing every thought into captivity.
The Attitude of Esau
Sermonette; Given 5/10/2003
We are warned not to take these privileges and responsibilities as shallowly as Esau, who took something that was holy and treated it as common.
'It Is Written'
Sermonette; Given 3/1/2003
Christians have been fighting against terrorists ever since their baptism. The only offensive weapon we are allowed is the sword equating to the Word of God.