Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts

Nineteenth in a series 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of th

Have You Been To A Real Family Reunion Lately?

Eighteenth in a series 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be answerable for the body and blood of the Lord. Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For all who eat and drink without

A Life Less Ordinary

1 Kings 19:19-21 I don't know whether Elisha knew Elijah or not. He'd surely heard of him. I imagine the whole country was talking about how Elijah had taken on Queen Jezebel and her 400 prophets. I'll bet there were lots of stories going around about Elijah. Nowadays, Elish

Come To The Party

Exodus 2:11-20 Matthew 22:1-10 The Lord Jesus enjoyed a good party, like most of us. A casual reading of the Four Gospels reveals this about Jesus. In fact, because He went to parties and seemed to enjoy them, He was accused by the religious establishment of being a drunkard and a glutton. He

God Our Hope In Ages Past

Isaiah 40:1-11, 29-31 It is so tempting in a passage like Is 40:1-11 to read it immediately through the lens of the New Testament. But today I am going to try to avoid this temptation and look at it first and primarily in its original Old Testament context; as hard as that may be for a New Test

Living Single In A “Marriage Culture”

Ruth 1:11-22 What was it about life in the Garden of Eden that made it a paradise for those who lived there? How was life in that ancient garden different from life as we know it today? It was, no doubt, a beautiful place in which to live with no slums, no ghettos, no abandoned buildings and no

What’s In It For Me?

Faith, Wealth, And Reward in the Kingdom of GodMark 10:17-31 Today I want to introduce you to two people you know well. I have heard the first man described like this: He's rich. Italian shoes. Tailored suit. His money is invested. His plastic is platinum. He lives like he flies - first

Overcoming Fear

Reasonable or normal fear protects us from danger. On the other hand, abnormal or excessive fear is a monster which can paralyze and destroy.

Hair And Hats – The Church And Social Customs

Seventeenth in a series1 Corinthians 11:16 But if anyone is disposed to be contentious - we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God. This will be a two-part sermon. First, I must make comments that emerged from last week's message and some events of the past few days. Second, I will