Sermons

Psalm 1:1 – Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 – But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. 3 – He […]

There’s a post office in our area—I won’t name the branch—but if you’ve been there I probably don’t need to….because there’s something that makes this particular branch very memorable—and unfortunately I’m referring to the negative, unfriendly attitude of its employees. Whenever I go there to buy stamps or mail a package…I get the distinct impression […]

Ephesians 5:1 – Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 – and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 – But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or […]

In 2002 ABC premiered a reality show called Extreme Makeover.  It was the prequel to the more popular Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and if I remember right, it ran for about three seasons. On each show one person was literally made-over physically from head to toe. They had plastic surgery done as well as extensive […]

Many times in my life I have been amazed at God’s perfect timing and this week provided me with yet another opportunity. You see, going into Holy Week I knew in the back of my mind that deacon ordination followed Easter Sunday—and I assumed I had made that part of my sermon plans. But Easter […]

I fear we might be in a small danger this morning as we celebrate Easter. This danger is particularly an issue because it does not seem like much of a threat. We are about to look at the Easter story, and like anything else, it is one that can lose its impact on our hearts […]

1 Corinthians 1 – Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the Gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 – By this Gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 […]

Luke 19:28 – After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 – As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, saying to them, 30 –  “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, […]

Ephesians 3:14 – For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 – from Whom His whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 – I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17 – so that Christ may […]

Introduction When I was a teenager, our youth ministry had an annual event that we always looked forward to; it was called Mystery Night.  Every October, we would travel to a camp for one night, break into teams, and try to solve some sort of murder mystery.  Each team would switch on their flashlights and […]