Sermons

Well, I can see last week’s sermon about kindness and respect was mostly ignored, so you probably aren’t going to like God’s message this week. However, ignoring The Truth of God’s Word doesn’t make it go away, so I write in confidence that some of you understand you NEED to learn what your human nature…

This week I will be interviewed by local college students on ethics. I consider being asked to do this as a privilege and an opportunity to help shape the future of our country and possibly, our world. We should all be prepared to be interviewed about ethics and be able to explain to others ethical…

Legacy: The long-lasting impact of the actions during a person’s life. (positive or negative) Each of us should consider the legacy we leave behind. Part of our legacy is how we treat, act, and behave toward others, especially in front of our children, grandchildren, etc. THEY are the legacy we leave this world and if…

Life throws us a lot of curve balls. For me, the heart attack 2 years ago and then finding out a few weeks ago that I have had at least one TIA (mini-stroke) has given me pause to think. Think about life and ponder death. It has made me consider what kind of quality of…

This week has been one of great challenges and unexpected news. It has also brought into my life physical blindness in one eye, thus creating many emotional responses and initiating many interesting thoughts. One is “What would I do if I become completely blind?” “Who can I trust to lead me in the darkness and…

Many people have heard the Bible/Jesus’ life described as the greatest story ever told, but I contend that the Bible is truly the greatest LOVE story ever! As we plod through life, going to church, listening to sermons, participating in workshops, or doing workbooks, we often miss the most important point of God’s love, discipline,…

Sometimes the trials we face in life seem overwhelming and daunting. At times we feel as though we will never experience happiness or joy again. We often feel weighted down with lead and feel we will surely sink to the bottom of the abyss without ever recovering. It is at these times of despair that…

Lately, we hear a lot about changes and sacrifices we need to make for the greater good. The “greater good” means to supposedly improve the quality of life for all people. At least that’s what “they” tell us. We also read a lot about people being taken over by governments and “leaders” in many older,…

Matthew 24:10-13 – “And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” If the above scripture…