Electronic Edification - Part Two
Sermonette; Given 6/9/2007
Online communication has deficiencies, such as not taking body language, humor, euphemisms, or sarcasm into account.
Electronic Edification
Sermonette; Given 5/26/2007
We must not to allow corrupt communication emanate from our keyboards. An on-line message fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A Memorial of God's Provision
Sermonette; Given 4/9/2007
We need to be reminded, with spiritual monuments placed in our minds, of God's intervention in our lives. We are to be memorials for each other.
Carpe Diem
Sermonette; Given 3/10/2007
There is a positive context for the carpe diem ('seize the day') philosophy; we must draw near to God while there is still time, holding fast to the faith.
Hidden Blessings in the Interruptions and Thorny Trials
Sermonette; Given 1/27/2007
An affliction may be from God, bringing us a reward of glory. We need to learn to accept trials and afflictions as God's way of shaping and perfecting us.
God Does Sweat The Small Stuff
Sermonette; Given 12/16/2006
As fruit-bearing Christians, we must be aware of little foxes that chew on the vines until the fruit drops to the ground. Little sins are potentially lethal.
Upholding our Commitments
Sermonette; Given 11/11/2006
Christianity is a lifetime commitment. We must know what we are committing to and the extent of the sacrifice we will need to make to keep this commitment.
Demonstrating Our Love for the Brethren is Alive
Sermonette; Given 10/10/2006
Our love for our brethren indicates whether we love God. We cannot become aware of God by sight, but by loving our brethren.
Love Without Works Is Dead
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2006
The focus is on overcoming, with the key indicators consisting of loving God and our fellow man, not merely by word but in deed as well.
Important Lessons of Life
Sermonette; Given 8/19/2006
In order to really live, we must realize that we will die, and we must learn to sacrifice. That understanding will cause us to prioritize our time.
Impatience
Sermonette; Given 7/1/2006
Patience and faith are inextricably linked. God requires that we maintain faith by exercising patience in the midst of our trials.
Maintaining Christian Zeal
Sermonette; Given 5/20/2006
Although most people have a zeal for something, they do not all have Christian zeal, having love for God and His truth as the foundation.
Count It All Joy
Sermonette; Given 3/25/2006
Even though the apostle Paul experienced fiery trials and persecutions, he kept his mind focused on the inevitable outcome of God's ultimate intervention.
Attributes Of Godly Leadership
Sermonette; Given 2/25/2006
The example of Nehemiah, cupbearer to Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I during the time of Judah's return, illustrates four characteristics of godly leadership.
Aligning to God's Will
Sermonette; Given 12/31/2005
The only way we can take control of our lives is by admitting we are not in control. Peace of mind comes from aligning ourselves to God's sovereign will.
Don't hit the snooze - Wake up!
Sermonette; Given 10/29/2005
The mind desires to remain strong during temptations, but our carnal human nature seems to be programmed to destroy us.
A Time of Great Sacrifice
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2005
The Feast of Tabernacles is a time of joy and sacrifice. In the book of Numbers, we find a pattern of sacrifice and offerings.
Change Readiness
Sermonette; Given 7/30/2005
As shown in Ephesians 4:21-24, we are obligated to undergo a total change to become a 'new man' conformed in Christ's image.
Mitigating the Risk of Sin
Sermonette; Given 6/11/2005
We can use the principles of risk management to (1) identify sin, (2) quantify sin, and (3) develop controls to detect sin or prevent sin from occurring.
First Do No Harm
Sermonette; Given 5/7/2005
As a crack in the dam can be more easily contained in its early stages, we must check strife in its early stages, repairing damage done by our words.