Book: Matthew

This is the third week of Advent, the time of preparation for Jesus’ birth.

Do you know anyone whom you would identify as having great integrity? When you think read more…

David, who wasn’t the acting king yet, had an opportunity to move his career forward, and his colleagues urged him to take advantage. How would he respond? What values directed his decisions?

Many crowds followed Jesus. They were impressed by his words of wisdom. They were impressed because he did miracles and cast out demons. He could stand his own. He could take on the “big guys.” But what did it mean to be a follower of the Lord? What does it mean today?

One thing about little children is that they are willing to ask. Have you been around a young child recently? Innocence drives children. You are big. They are small. You must have the help/food/toy/ability they need. So they do not hesitate to ask.

This week’s sermon is all about three simple words that Jesus said:  DO NOT JUDGE. This seems like a simple topic–so why is it so hard to talk about? Perhaps people will judge my sermon and it will come up short! Perhaps my sermon will make them feel guilty! So should I make it funny?

Palm Sunday begins HOLY WEEK, the most important week for civilization, in the opinion of believers. It is actually a war march rather than a parade, and each step will be described in the services this week.

Attitudes can make all the difference. Have you been in a restaurant where the waiter had a great attitude? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a clerk in a store who went the second mile for you? Attitude makes a difference!