Sermons

I finally returned from my 3,000-mile round-trip journey to the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad, California, where I enjoyed a 2-week vacation and time with my brother and sister. It was a much-needed respite and relaxing break from the heavy weight of life. As I drove for approximately 40 hours, I had many thoughts, ideas, and…

This morning, I awoke to ANOTHER physical attack on a church. It also appears the church was purposely set on fire. Charlie Kirk was killed for his beliefs and faith, a Catholic church was attacked last week, and people are becoming more outspoken against Christians, claiming WE are creating this hate. This lie is creating…

Grief involves coping with loss. Death, divorce, and the loss of a home or job are all major events that people grieve. Grief can also be a loss of safety, security, and self. While everyone’s experience of grief is different, there are common responses that can be useful to recognize if you’re facing a loss.…

Some of my best sermons come from seeing Facebook postings, feeling the Holy Spirit stir, then mulling them over until a godly response forms in my mind, coming from my heart and not my feelings. This is EXTREMELY important because, as I have preached a million times, God needs us to ACT and not knee-jerk…

Creationism has always been one of my favorite subjects to teach. Fortunately, my church ministry started with teaching teenage girls in group homes for abused children, so creationism was a main topic. If we go with the so-called scientific view that there was a “Big Bang” and a chemical reaction started in the ocean waters,…

As Christians, we walk a thin line between considering others more important than ourselves and ensuring we please God rather than seeking to please man.   Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” and Galatians 1:10 “Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of…

I know many people feel that they can never be good enough in God’s eyes since He is perfect and we are not. However, striving for perfection doesn’t mean that not achieving it is failure. Jesus came, lived, died, and then rose so that God can see us as “snow white clean” if we allow…

Giving is a touchy subject because few people consider that what is “theirs” actually belongs to God. He gives to us to see if we are good stewards with HIS money. In this way, He can witness our desire to follow His Word and teachings. He can test our hearts to see if it is…

I saw a Facebook post yesterday, and it got me thinking. It said, “Many will miss heaven by 18 inches: the distance between their head and their heart. They know ABOUT Jesus, but they DO NOT “KNOW” HIM! (Meaning they have no relationship with God) You can be religious, but still be completely lost. You…