Removing Bars of Contention Between Brethren
Sermon; Given 12/5/2015
In a dangerous and troubled world in which everyone is being manipulated and conned into squaring off in hatred for one another, we must find common ground.
Loving God's Law: The Thread of Reality
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/30/2015
God considered His law so important that He sent His Son to pay for the penalties we have accrued against it, giving us also a model as to how to keep the Law.
Never Again: God's Purpose For Bad Memories
Sermon; Given 4/25/2015
After God forgives our sins, He still allows residual memories of these transgressions to remain in our memories, evidently to help us in overcoming.
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place
Sermon; Given 2/7/2015
As ambassadors, we have the responsibility to be lights, quietly modeling God's Law in our lives by exemplifying the fruits of the Spirit continuously.
Spiritual Fine Tuning
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/11/2014
As maturing Christians, we are called to lay aside the childlike tendency to over-correct, violently and impulsively moving from one ditch to the other.
Disinterestedness: Our Spiritual Iron Dome
Sermon; Given 8/16/2014
Solomon used self-reflexiveness to detach himself and remain disinterested to objectively describe the consequences of an array of life's experiences.
Misconceptions and Malarkey About the Holy Spirit (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/12/2013
Among all the Christian doctrines, the nature of the Holy Spirit is among the most difficult to understand, and one that is commonly misconstrued.
Classical and Modern Metaphors of the Resurrection
Sermonette; Given 9/26/2013
All we really know about the afterlife comes through metaphor, such as Paul's metaphor of a corruptible seed which becomes raised immortal and incorruptible.
Seeing Sanctification as an Exciting Adventure
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/21/2013
The events in today's news can seem overwhelming, but there are strategies to turn the sanctification process into an exciting adventure.
Misconceptions and Malarkey About the Holy Spirit (Part One)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/27/2013
Most of Christianity believes in the Trinity, but a slim minority holds to a much older belief, one that hearkens back to the earliest Christians.
But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/19/2013
In the letters to the seven churches, Scripture foresees that a dearth of steadfastness marks the time of the end, but Christians are urged to hold fast.
Re-Embracing the Berean Model
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/2/2012
We must use Berean self-reflexiveness to become teachable, to search for hidden sins, to detect spiritual blindspots, and to admit when we are wrong.
The Gift of Discerning Spirits
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
God gives the ability to determine the source of a spiritual manifestation. However, this gift depends on a thorough knowledge and understanding of God's Word.
A GPS for our Spiritual Pilgrimage
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/15/2011
Since God's thoughts are higher than ours, we must keep an intimate GPS-like dialogue with our heavenly Father so we can stay on the right path to the Kingdom.
Could You Be a Spiritual Terrorist?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/23/2011
Terrorism is commonplace today, yet we may be causing just as much destruction spiritually as the average terrorist through negligence and passivity.
Whatever Became of Sin?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2010
Jesus Christ did not preach collective salvation and did not remove the responsibility from any of us for overcoming or qualifying for His kingdom.
Entering God's Rest Now
Sermonette; Given 10/9/2009
Is the promised rest of Hebrews 4 available to us right now, or is it something we will have to wait for until the Millennium?
From Sheriff to Shepherd: Are We Willing to Be Defrauded?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/2/2009
Which leadership style do you follow: Andy Griffith's or Barney Fife's? The desire to be in control takes a toll on one's relationships and one's health.
Will Activist Judges Be Allowed In God's Kingdom?
Sermonette; Given 10/14/2008
Activist judges make, rather than interpret, the law. They arrogantly substitute their will for the judgment of deliberative bodies.
The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/4/2008
When the fifth commandment is neglected, respect for leadership and authority erodes, lowering quality of life, and ultimately, length of life too.