Introduction: Scientists tell us that most of the body replaces itself every 7 – 15 years. The interior lining of the digestive track is new every 5 days. Skin all over our body is new every 2 – 4 weeks. The red blood cells are new every 6 months. Your liver regenerates every couple of...
Sermon Category: God
New in Christ Pt. 1
Introduction: Have you ever noticed that movies are often not as good as the book? Sometimes, something is lost in the translation from the in-depth text to the verbal dialogue and the visual imagery. Sometimes, I believe, Jesus gets lost in the translation. Often people see Jesus only as a good man, a great teacher,...
Unite
Introduction: Dividing over cultural issues is far more prominent than uniting around a common viewpoint. Respect for someone who has a different opinion usually results in a vilification of the other individual. It is hard to find a shared cause. The Apostle Paul speaks of the destructive nature of division among followers of Jesus, but...
Be Confident in God
Introduction: Have you ever had a moment in your life when you felt very insecure of yourself? You may have felt like your ability wasn’t up to the task or that you didn’t have the right kind of clothing or shoes to participate in the event. Those scenarios certainly play on our insecurities. Today, I...
Be Enthusiastic
Introduction: When was the last time you were enthusiastic, energized, or excited about something? When was the last time you were enthusiastic about God’s Word, prayer, coming to church, or leading someone to Jesus Christ? Today, I will be talking about the spiritual side of enthusiasm, sometimes known as zeal for God. Two Types of...
Marriage That Works
Introduction: Today, I want to share five encouragements I’d like every married couple to make, so that you can begin the process of “fail proofing” your marriage. For those who are single, but hope to be married one day, I hope you’ll hear these encouragements as something you will implement in your relationships as you...