Pray For The Preacher

Ephesians 6:19-20 The preaching life is a life of temptations and dangers, not the least of which is the temptation to think you're more important than you really are. None of us is irreplaceable. It's the message that's essential, not the messenger. As long as the preacher re

Coping With Grief

Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6 Sometimes when I am with groups of children, I say to them, "If you could ask God any question, what would you ask Him?" Children raise questions like these: Why do dogs chase cats? Where does the sky end? Who does God's job when he is on vacation? Is it true that my f

Love’s Secret Ingredient

1 Corinthians 13:5 Today I would like to think with you about love's secret ingredient. Claim the words from 1 Corinthians with me. "Love is patient and kind. It is not jealous or boastful. It is not arrogant or rude. Love never insists on its way." These are from one of the m

Are We There Yet? The Kingdom Will Come!

Mark 4:21-25 I usually get remarks about my sermon, but I was joyfully surprised when one of our very bright high school seniors came up to my after a sermon a few weeks ago and said, "Pastor, your message on the Kingdom is exactly what I am dealing with in my studies right now: 'Re

Jesus, The Light Of The World

When we are troubled we have God as our guide to light our steps. We never have to walk life alone. This Children's sermon reminds young ones that God stays ahead and leads us out of the darkness and into the sunlight of His love.

A Year Of Opportunities

At New Year's time we often think of ways to improve our lives, such as better health habits, making new friends and other commitments. This sermon teaches children that the best commitment we can make is to serve Jesus throughout the year, using the Bible as our guide.

The Christmas Caravan On The Move

This sermon starts with the visit of the Magi and then asks, "What next?" Where did they go after encountering Jesus, what did they do? Surely whereever they went they proclaimed what they had seen: that the Light of the world had come, that God had come to us. We are called to do the same.

Extreme Makeover – A Christmas Eve Message

What does Christmas have in common with and "Extreme Makeover" reality show? Three things, declares this sermon: First, an outsider sees the possibilities you couldn't see. Second, that outsider does what you couldn't do. Third, that outsider pays for what you could not afford to pay.

A Service Of Lessons And Carols

Ever think about shaking things up? Doing Christmas totally different this year? Think again. Three years ago our church staff, driven by my idea, decided to go totally contemporary at our three Christmas Eve services. I was tired of the "traditional" Christmas service and thought we should rock out this...