Lamentations 3:22-23 BIG IDEA: Yesterday’s mercies were for yesterday’s burdens. Today’s mercies are for today’s burdens. God hat not promised, skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through; God hath not promised, Sun without rain Joy without sorrow, peace …
Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION A few years ago, my wife and I had the privilege of walking through the halls of the famed Louvre Museum in Paris, France. It was not my first visit, but I was so excited to visit …
Matthew 2:1-12 BIG IDEA God is at work; let us worship. INTRODUCTION I found some interesting facts about the Christmas season in my reading today. First off, Christmas decorating is really dangerous. If you’ve ever watched Clark Griswold decorate his …
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 BIG IDEA The mind that is preoccupied with God will be set free from the irritations of this world. INTRODUCTION Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God …
BIG IDEA Pride is spiritual insanity, placing you where only God belongs. INTRODUCTION “Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology… He was a very beautiful young man, and many fell in love with him. However, he only showed them disdain …
Daniel 3:3-30 BIG IDEA You can affirm God with your mouth without ever accepting His Leadership in your heart. INTRODUCTION My introduction to the United States Army was a bit different than the average new Soldier. As a Commissioned Officer, …
Idol Factory
Daniel 2:46-3:8 BIG IDEA You can affirm God with your mouth without ever accepting His Leadership in your heart. INTRODUCTION Years ago, our large family inhabited a small townhouse in the State Capital of New York, Albany. Our neighbors to …
Fear God, not Mankind
Luke 10:27; 11:33-38 BIG IDEA: Don’t be fearful regarding mankind. INTRODUCTION Fear. Worry. Anxiety. These are words that summarize much of the human condition in 2020. All three words are related, but they are not exactly the same. However, there …
Love God Intellectually
Luke 10:27; 11:33-38 BIG IDEA You are what you love, but you do not always love what you think you love. INTRODUCTION When I was a kid, I always had problems finding simple things my parents sent me to find. …
Haggai 2:1-9 BIG IDEA “The ‘good ‘ol’ days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems…” — Billy Joel INTRODUCTION Time is a funny thing. There is a past, a present, and a future. The events and …