Sermons

19 – Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 – you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. When Leith Anderson was a little boy growing up in […]

This morning I want to read to you just one verse of scripture….a verse in which Job posed a question that all people struggle with….it’s printed on the cover of your bulletins: 14 – “If a man dies, will he live again? (JOB 14:14 )” A couple years ago Sue and I took the kids […]

There is an old axiom that says that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. But when you think about it….this familiar cliche’ is not totally accurate. With the right deductions and a good accountant, many people have managed to avoid paying any taxes at all. But everyone will face the ultimate […]

One of my favorite films—-especially at this time of year—is Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. Perhaps it is a favorite movie for many of you as well. Remember the plot? Jimmy Stewart plays “GEORGE BAILY,” a man who has put the needs of others above his own needs […]

Among my favorite books are C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. I have read them and re-read them several times. These little books were intended for children but they contain volumes of truth that will encourage and entertain readers of all ages. In this series of fantasy stories, Lewis introduces us to four children who […]

You know when I think of all the intelligent people who have ever lived, one of the first names that pops into my head is that of ALBERT EINSTEIN. He may have originated the concept of a “bad hair day” but no one will argue the fact that he was an intelligent person! This week […]

1 – In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 – (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 – And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 – So Joseph also went up […]

John 14:6 6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Acts 4:12 12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 1 Timothy […]

Psalm 150 1 – Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 – Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 – Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 – praise him with […]

Psalm 95 1 – Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 – Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 – For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 […]