Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a matter is better than its beginning; patience of spirit is better haughtiness of spirit.” As we end another year, will you do anything differently this coming year? Same routines? Same schedules? Same habits? Same financial picture? Same spiritual picture? Same type of books read? Same friends to hang out […]
Winning People with Gentleness and Respect Colossians 3:12-14
Aretha Franklin sang the song, “What you want, honey, you got it. And what you need, baby you’ve got it. All I’m asking, is for a little respect when I come home.” The chorus says, “It’s what I want from you. Respect is what I need. Respect is what I want. Respect is what I […]
Being ‘Picky’
The classified section of most local newspapers has been replaced almost entirely by ‘online’ ads. For instance, the old ‘For Singles Only’ section in the newspaper has been traded for online dating services, but the concept is still primarily the same. Individuals looking for companionship by members of the opposite sex make their posts there. […]
Baptism and Blood
The blood of Jesus saves us from our sins: the blood was “shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28). What does baptism have to do with the blood? Peter preached, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall […]
How Well Would You Be?
In 3 John 2 John says, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” If someone wished this for you and the wish came true how healthy would you be? Jesus said to the church at Sardis, “I know thy works, that thou hast […]
“New Year – New You”
Text: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction: It’s the first Sunday of the new year, so let me wish everyone a very happy and blessed 2023! I like the new year holiday and all it’s traditions – including the new year’s eve count down and the ball dropping, and the parades and football games on new year’s […]
Women: To Speak or Not To Speak???
In the 70s we had a “revolution” take place when women began to be given leadership positions in major companies. Women proved they are just as smart, can produce just as much as men and therefore have the ability to lead men and women in the business world. They have had to fight hard to […]
Should We Answer, or Not?
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.” “Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.” (Proverbs 26:4-5) At first glance these two successive verses seem to be in direct contradiction with one another. But a closer examination yields important information […]
“Why Are You So Bitter?”
If someone asks us this question, and they are “right on the money,” then we had better take a long, hard look at ourselves and our mental outlook. Whatever unpleasant experience we have had to endure, however we may have been mistreated, whatever disappointment we have had to cope with, there is no justification for being an […]
What I Have Learned About Life From Barefoot Running
WHEN I GO TO THE PULPIT Introduction: Paul talked of running when he discussed the Christian life. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Try to find a “mustard seed” that will be helpful. LIFE IS PAINFUL. Job 14:1 Our hope is in our pain. Romans 5:1-5 A leader is one who increases his toleration for pain in himself […]