The True Believer’s Declaration of Independence
The blood of Jesus Christ won freedom. And it belongs to everyone, regardless of race or past sin, who calls on the name of the Lord.
What Every Father Needs to Hear
The Bible is very practical and plain, sometimes disturbingly so. As in the case of the historical account of King David and his son Absalom. David was a great man, but he was guilty of great sin, which infected his home.
Of Whom the World Is Not Worthy
This sermon on faith, which takes a look at the lesser-known names in the Hebrews 11 "Honor Roll" of faith, aims to move, strengthen, and encourage us through stories of faithful people who were just like us.
Bible Women
When I was in India teaching, I encountered many strange and exotic things. It is said that India assaults all of your senses at once. This was in a way true for me. There I found something -- or someone -- who I recognized. I want to talk to you about her. I found her coming to me in several persons.
Renewing Your Commitment to Christ’s Call
We all love to beat up on Peter. He is unbridled, braggadocios, embarrassingly bold and at times violent. He is also a man who was greatly used of God: to preach at Pentecost, to lead the Church at Jerusalem, to minister to the Church at Rome, to minister to suffering saints in Asia Minor.
Remembering Our Liberty on Flag Day
The Word of God tells us that we are to "show honor unto whom honor is due (Rom. 13:7)" This is true not only for people; but several times in the Bible, God commands that "milestones" be erected in order to remember His faithfulness.
Judas According to the Gospels
I offer this message for sermon fodder for pastors as Holy Week is upon us, but also to all of the Body of Christ at large for its edification from this most unusual and surprising source: Judas. Does Judas have anything to teach us from Scripture? Do the 30 shekels and the insincere kiss of diabolical betrayal have any lessons from the Lord for the people of God? Open your Bibles and read on.
Give us Faith So We’ll Be Safe: A Theological and Pastoral Response to the Tragedy in Haiti
How do we who call ourselves followers of the Lord of life respond to the chilling report that "40,000 bodies have been buried and there could be 200,000 dead in Haiti"? That paralyzing news is what we heard from the report of Shepherd Smith of Fox News on this date.[1] The earthquake in Haiti that has shaken the tiny Caribbean nation to death also is shaking our consciences and our souls with questions.
A Theology of Mincemeat Pie: A Christmas Parable for Prodigals
I grew up eating mincemeat pie. Aunt Eva made them every Christmas, and as a child I loved those pies. Later, I grew tired of mincemeat. I am not sure if it was the spices that got to me or if it was the coating that clung to my palate several hours after having eaten one.
Distracted
Learning that repeated calls from controllers to the cockpit of an Airbus A320 operated by a reputable airline, flying at 37,000 feet and moving at 450 miles per hour tends to grab your attention. It also leaves you feeling very vulnerable. Now, at least in this case, we know the truth. What is it? Well, the answer doesn't exactly put us at ease; and we kind of figured that it would be that way. Planes just don't keep flying past Minneapolis when they are supposed to land there.