Tamerlane's Ant
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/29/2005
Tamerlane, the 14th century conqueror, learned a valuable lesson from the initiative of a tiny ant, motivating him to turn defeat into victory.
That Lucky ol' Sun's Got Nothing To Do But Roll Around Heaven All Day
Sermonette; Given 10/18/2005
Even though a life of leisure might seem desirable, God has called us to a life of work. Salvation is not just accepting Christ and wafting off to heaven.
Initiative
Sermonette; Given 9/10/2005
Ants display diligence, resourcefulness, and initiative. They have no leader but do their jobs without being coerced, serving for the good of the colony.
Childlike in Attitude
Sermonette; Given 4/30/2005
We need to take on the stance of a trusting unassuming child, who will even forgive an undeserved punishment administered by a well-meaning grandfather.
The Rich Young Ruler and the Needle's Eye
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/1/2004
In the rich young ruler, we see a respectful and eager young man who leaves Christ and goes away sorrowful. The Christian walk is particularly hard for the wealthy.
Why?
Sermonette; Given 11/13/2004
As a shepherd does not take the sheep into his counsel as he moves the flock, God does not take us into His counsel on everything He does with us.
The Government of God
Sermonette; Given 10/2/2004
Israel's unfortunate and flawed choice of a monarchy in I Samuel 8 burdened the people with confiscatory taxes, conscription, and servitude.
Abraham's One God
Article; Posted 8/1/2004
The first commandment sets the stage for understanding Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. God wanted to know: Would Abraham put Him first and have no other god?
Do You Feel Lucky?
Sermonette; Given 7/24/2004
Diligence, positive attitude, and preparation have more to do with what people perceive to be 'luck' than blind chance or just plain superstition.
Parental Examples
Sermonette; Given 4/6/2004
As parents, we must remember that we must live the lives we preach about to our offspring, taking our cue from the examples provided by the Father and Jesus.
Camels, Needles, and the World
Sermonette; Given 12/6/2003
The encounter between Christ and the rich young man reveals several things about the young man: He was eager, respectful, kept the Commandments (at least in the …
Restoring Pure Speech
Sermonette; Given 10/11/2003
The language God gave Adam was undoubtedly pure. Before the break-up of language in Genesis 11, the world apparently had one language, but it became corrupt.
Snakes Alive
Sermonette; Given 8/2/2003
Snake handling has a following in the rural southeast, where some Pentecostal preachers actually have taken poisonous timber rattlers into the pulpits.
Should Christians Handle Snakes?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/2003
Mark 16:18 says that Jesus' disciples 'will take up serpents.' Does this mean that Christians should handle snakes as a sign of their faith?
Is the Cross an Acceptable Symbol?
Sermonette; Given 4/17/2003
Not until the sixth century did the Catholic Church officially venerate the crucifix. Cross veneration is a flagrant violation of the second commandment.
The Gun Lap
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/1/2003
What do we think when we hear a message about the coming Tribulation? Do sermons about prophecy make us uncomfortable?
Christmas and Sun Worship
Sermonette; Given 12/21/2002
Christmas, Easter, and Halloween all derive from sex, fertility, and sun worship. Christmas traces to the incestuous relationship of Semiramis and Nimrod.
Salt
Article; Posted 11/1/2002
Jesus calls His disciples "the salt of the earth." Do we know what He meant? Here is the spiritual side of this common mineral compound.
One God and One God Only
Sermonette; Given 9/23/2002
Our continued participation in the plan and receipt of blessings from God hinges on our having only one God.
Being There
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2001
In the second resurrection, billions of people who have never known God's plan will be given their first chance. We need to make sure we'll be there.