Category Archives: Messages

How to Have Status with God Matthew 18:1-14, 19:14 Introduction”” “I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.” Mark Twain In today”™s world, the face of “status” IS changing due to all of … Continue reading →

The Pursuit of Happiness Luke 12   Introduction– I came across this quote from one John Piper’s prayers in his devotional, Life is a Vapor:  “Give us eyes to see the utter unlikeliness of being loved by Christ.  Take away the … Continue reading →

How God Plants a Church Acts 16:6-40   Introduction””How can we help each other as Christians to stay motivated to tell others about Jesus?  I think I”™ve found the answer!   –“Evangelism Linebacker” Video (Click here to See YouTube Video … Continue reading →

Holy Boldness for Jesus Acts 4   Introduction””Alexander Solzhenitsyn:  “Must one point out that from ancient times a decline in courage has been considered the beginning of the end?” (Swindoll, 120).              A few years ago, Barna did survey to … Continue reading →

Stewardship:  “Honoring God with What We Have” Various Texts   Introduction”” “Stewardship”””kind of a scary word, isn”™t it? (See PowerPoint #1) Edwin Markham, The Parable of the Builders, tells of a rich man who wanted to help other.  He came … Continue reading →

How the Word of God Grows Acts 12:1-24   Introduction””We”™re part of the Kingdom of God””a non-political, based in Heaven, Christ-following empire that has no earthly headquarters and reaches into every nation, every language, every sphere of geo-political diversity, and … Continue reading →

Is Fasting Just for Monks? Acts 13:1-3   Introduction””For many, when the issue of fasting is mentioned, images of religious zealots come to mind.  Since before the time of Christ, different religions have practiced monasticism where fasting and prayer and … Continue reading →

“Out-godding God?” Acts 15:1-18; Galatians Introduction””He had been with the Agency for years and was one of their best. He was like and trusted by his immediate supervisor, who thought he was doing a great job. But the scene changed … Continue reading →

How to Live Free! Various Texts   Introduction”” “Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.”  ~Moshe Dayan “There are two freedoms – the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free … Continue reading →

Flying Free with Jesus Galatians 5:7-26 Introduction””How many of you feel like this eagle in your day-to-day life? “It”™s hard to soar with eagles when you”™re surrounded by a bunch of turkeys.” Most days, do you feel like you live … Continue reading →