Since this is all you wrote, I’m not sure what your questions are about these theological issues. What I’ll do here is simply state my understanding of these issues and give brief Scriptural support.
1. Total Depravity of Man: I do believe that mankind is sinful in all all facets of our life. We are not [...]
I can honestly tell you that not all Christian employers are hypocritical Christians. I work for a man who is full of integrity and honors Christ in a quiet, yet clear, way in his business dealings. I suppose some employers are hypocritical Christians for the same reason you and I are often (and for me, [...]
This series of posts comes from a survey of our church family that I’ve been doing. I’ve asked for each person’s top 3 questions that they would like to ask God (this was an idea I picked up from Rick Warren–it’s not original). I’m going to select 6-8 of these questions and try to show [...]
CRCF—3/29/09
Oxygen for the Soul
Matthew 18:11-35
Introduction—Let’s have a contest. How long can you hold your breath? Everyone raise your hand and hold it up for as long as you can hold your breath. Ready? 1, 2, 3—HOLD.
Oxygen. Without it, we will die in just minutes. Or, if the quality of the air we breathe is [...]
I can’t say I’m surprised by the questions ya’ll turned in–you are, after all, a mischievously inquisitive bunch! But the diversity of the questions is fairly wild!
Here’s what I’m going to do: I’ll have to limit the sermon series to 6-8 question so we don’t wear out the whole idea. And I will try to choose [...]
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 the corruption “at the top”. But, nonetheless, it seems the common human experience to desire status.
Do [...]
Not too long ago, I talked about fasting in a message called “Is fasting just for monks?” The main point was: Every Christ-follower must realize that there are times/seasons when we need to demonstrate our hunger for God through fasting, thus saying to God, “We want to see you and follow you more than we [...]
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 feeling that we deserve happiness. Cause us to be amazed at the wonder of grace. May grumbling and murmuring [...]
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 feeling that we deserve happiness. Cause us to be amazed at the wonder of grace. May grumbling and murmuring depart from our lips, [...]
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYFvhx1dcY)
Are YOU in danger of being the Evangelism Linebacker’s target?
There must be another way!
READ Acts 16:14, 18, 30-33 (NKJV)
God will [...]