Category: Sermons

Consider someone who has a dream. Perhaps it is personal – to realize some personal potential, like becoming a professional singer. Or, perhaps someone comes to your mind with a dream for social justice or to help the helpless, like providing for orphaned children. Now think about this: God has a dream. That may surprise…

There are many examples of manhood in the entertainment industry: Wild Hogs; Fight Club; Saving Private Ryan. Ever wonder what is a good man in God’s eyes? If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, will it matter later whether you are a good man? What will your children and great grandchildren say about you?…

The devil thought he was going to wipe out Christianity with one fell swoop, the murder of Stephen. But instead, that event worked to spread the message about Jesus Christ to the surrounding regions. The disciples left dangerous Jerusalem but they didn’t run for their lives. They continued their mission of going into the world…

Some say – I am offended by God sending Jesus to die on the cross. That’s too violent for me. Yes, violence offends. But let’s think about our world. Is it a civilized world with less or more violence than in past times? The newspaper reports that a violent video game broke sales records as…

How important is your personal integrity to you? Do you live by childhood admonitions that encourage honesty and truthfulness? I remember George Washington said, “I cannot tell a lie . . . But then a few centuries later George Burns said, “Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”…

READ THE STORY:  Barnabas, A Purpose Driven Lifestyle From Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:27, Acts 11:22-30, Acts 12:24-25. Read also Psalm 40:1-11.

Have you ever thought that turning to believe in Jesus would bring you times of refreshing? Have you ever believed that if you just get down on your knees and pray that it was an invitation to God to come into your life and make a difference? Can you imagine turning to God and knowing…

Storytelling with Grant Everett, Katherine Liddle, and Mary Huttar Do you believe in miracles? A nun is healed of crippling arthritis instantly; a man awakes from a coma after several years; a cancer patient goes through months of medical treatment to fight a life-threatening disease, and is now cancer free. Do you believe these events…

How do you define people? In thinking of your friends you might introduce someone by saying, “Meet Joe. He’s a baseball player.” Or, This is James. He plays the trumpet.” Or, “Meet our new co-worker. He’s written a book on anthropology.” Immediately you know something about the life and probably the “culture” of these new…