Fire Igniter or Fire Extinguisher
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2017
Relationships in the church have been charred by loose lips and careless tongues described in James 3:2, setting on fire the course of nature by hell.
Sermonette; Given 5/27/2017
Relationships in the church have been charred by loose lips and careless tongues described in James 3:2, setting on fire the course of nature by hell.
I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2017
The church was designated followers of 'the Way' before they were called Christians. 'Followers of the Way' is perhaps a better fit than 'Christian.'
Sermonette; Given 4/15/2017
The church was designated followers of 'the Way' before they were called Christians. 'Followers of the Way' is perhaps a better fit than 'Christian.'
To Pray or Not to Pray?
Sermonette; Given 3/11/2017
Many have over-reacted to Christ's instruction about the Pharisees praying in public to be seen by men. Jesus and the disciples often prayed in public.
Sermonette; Given 3/11/2017
Many have over-reacted to Christ's instruction about the Pharisees praying in public to be seen by men. Jesus and the disciples often prayed in public.
Man's Greatest Creation?
Sermonette; Given 12/31/2016
The current focus on fusing human brains with computerized intelligence threatens to put applied science on a collision course with God's plan for mankind.
Sermonette; Given 12/31/2016
The current focus on fusing human brains with computerized intelligence threatens to put applied science on a collision course with God's plan for mankind.
Daring to Be Vulnerable
Sermonette; Given 11/5/2016
We find it difficult to love our brethren as Christ loved us because we do not want to expose our vulnerability, which is anchored to self-focused pride.
Sermonette; Given 11/5/2016
We find it difficult to love our brethren as Christ loved us because we do not want to expose our vulnerability, which is anchored to self-focused pride.
The True Vine of Agape
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2016
Jesus Christ is the Vine and His Father is the Vinedresser; we are the branches, subject to trimming and pruning in order that we bear abundant fruit.
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2016
Jesus Christ is the Vine and His Father is the Vinedresser; we are the branches, subject to trimming and pruning in order that we bear abundant fruit.
A Root of Bitterness (2016)
Sermonette; Given 9/10/2016
Only by letting go of the poisonous root of bitterness can we become like our Elder Brother, Jesus Christ, and our Heavenly Father.
Sermonette; Given 9/10/2016
Only by letting go of the poisonous root of bitterness can we become like our Elder Brother, Jesus Christ, and our Heavenly Father.
The Joyful Advantage
Sermonette; Given 7/23/2016
Because a brain with a positive attitude has higher levels of dopamine and serotonin, it is more successful and productive.
Sermonette; Given 7/23/2016
Because a brain with a positive attitude has higher levels of dopamine and serotonin, it is more successful and productive.
Burying Our Talents?
Sermonette; Given 6/4/2016
God expects a return on the investment He has placed in us. Doing nothing with our abilities is a grievous abuse of this trust.
Sermonette; Given 6/4/2016
God expects a return on the investment He has placed in us. Doing nothing with our abilities is a grievous abuse of this trust.
Our Daily Bread of Affliction
Sermonette; Given 4/29/2016
We have been de-leavened, but we know we still have sin in us that has to be purified through a lengthy process of sanctification.
Sermonette; Given 4/29/2016
We have been de-leavened, but we know we still have sin in us that has to be purified through a lengthy process of sanctification.
Ground Hog Day - Again?
Sermonette; Given 3/26/2016
If we become stiff-necked, like our ancestors at Sinai, we are not submitting to God's Holy Spirit, sabotaging our overcoming and our path to salvation.
Sermonette; Given 3/26/2016
If we become stiff-necked, like our ancestors at Sinai, we are not submitting to God's Holy Spirit, sabotaging our overcoming and our path to salvation.
The Overcoming Skill
Sermonette; Given 2/20/2016
With God's Spirit, we can develop the overcoming skill, using self-control to make firm commitments to our small, yet progressively significant choices.
Sermonette; Given 2/20/2016
With God's Spirit, we can develop the overcoming skill, using self-control to make firm commitments to our small, yet progressively significant choices.
Overcoming Satan's Competitive Spirit
Sermonette; Given 1/9/2016
The competitive spirit to dominate a competitor, not confined to athletic contests, militates against God's mandate that we esteem others over ourselves.
Sermonette; Given 1/9/2016
The competitive spirit to dominate a competitor, not confined to athletic contests, militates against God's mandate that we esteem others over ourselves.
Life as a Shepherd
Sermonette; Given 12/12/2015
What would it be like to live the life of a shepherd 3,000 years ago in Bethlehem, tending the flocks from pen to pasture?
Sermonette; Given 12/12/2015
What would it be like to live the life of a shepherd 3,000 years ago in Bethlehem, tending the flocks from pen to pasture?
Human's Replacement
Sermonette; Given 10/24/2015
A robot has been developed with self-awareness and able to recombine knowledge, providing an artificial intelligence which could make humans obsolete.
Sermonette; Given 10/24/2015
A robot has been developed with self-awareness and able to recombine knowledge, providing an artificial intelligence which could make humans obsolete.
The Last Jubilee
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2015
The Jubilee was designed to keep the family whole. The Jubilee provided guardrails to prevent them from obsessing about acquiring wealth.
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2015
The Jubilee was designed to keep the family whole. The Jubilee provided guardrails to prevent them from obsessing about acquiring wealth.
The Great Con
Sermonette; Given 9/19/2015
All individuals who have been duped into con schemes have the same perennial weakness: to be self-sufficient and to get something for nothing.
Sermonette; Given 9/19/2015
All individuals who have been duped into con schemes have the same perennial weakness: to be self-sufficient and to get something for nothing.
'Sons of God?'
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2015
God gave Jesus Christ to us to restore peace, reconciliation, and harmony with God. In the Beatitudes, the peacemakers are called 'sons of God.'
Sermonette; Given 8/22/2015
God gave Jesus Christ to us to restore peace, reconciliation, and harmony with God. In the Beatitudes, the peacemakers are called 'sons of God.'
Our Mission Possible
Sermonette; Given 7/25/2015
If we inculcate the mission statement found in Deuteronomy 6:1-5 (known as the Shema), we will have a high certainty of life and a huge chance at success.
Sermonette; Given 7/25/2015
If we inculcate the mission statement found in Deuteronomy 6:1-5 (known as the Shema), we will have a high certainty of life and a huge chance at success.
Servant Attitude
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2015
If we follow Christ's example of assuming the attitude of a servant, living in accordance with the will of God, the fruits of the Spirit should be recognized.
Sermonette; Given 5/23/2015
If we follow Christ's example of assuming the attitude of a servant, living in accordance with the will of God, the fruits of the Spirit should be recognized.