Parenthood-Proverbs 22:6
Parent = Pilot, Anchor, Rescue crew, Engineer, Navigator, Training School Proverbs 22:6 Proverbs 22:6 (NASB) Train up a child [a]in the way he should go,Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
The Rich Man and Lazarus-Luke 16:19-31
The importance of heeding the Word of God. Luke 16:19-31 (NASB) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, 21 and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. 22 Now the poor man died and was carried away…
Teachers (Part 2)—Where to Begin-John 13:13-14
Who is Jesus that we should listen to him? •Jesus knew what he was, Lord. He didn’t shy away from what that meant in its practical outworking. Expected his disciples to do likewise. John 13:13-14 (NASB) 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord; and [a]you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
Dealing With The Difficult – Acts 15:36-41
Is complete agreement necessary? Co-operation may not be a mutual want! Some people are happy with a Mexican standoff! Acts 15:36-41 (NASB) 36 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also. 38 But Paul kept insisting that they should not take him along who had deserted them [a]in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the…
Teachers (Part 1)-2 Tim 4:2
Should I be a teacher? Yes, No or Maybe! 2 Timothy 4:2 (NASB95) preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. (NASB95)
Love – Right Where You Are-Col 3:14
Our Today— Love does not shrink back from telling the truth, we speak the truth in love. Jesus is love in the flesh, out of love we preach Christ and him crucified Colossians 3:14 (ESV) 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Make Me a Servant-Matt 12:18-21
A lot has been said about “Servant Leadership.” I am not doubting anyone’s sincerity but I can’t help but wonder if the word, “Leadership” is the greater motivation. Let’s face it—No one ever went out of their way to a attend a “Servant” seminar, unless they were absolutely desperate for a job. Matthew 12:18-21 (NASB) 18 “Behold, My [a]Servant whom I [b]have chosen;My Beloved in whom My soul [c]is well-pleased;I will put My Spirit upon Him,And He shall proclaim [d]justice to the [e]Gentiles.19 “He will not quarrel, nor cry out;Nor…
It Will Not Return To Me Empty (Part 2)-Isa 55:11
Part 2: 2nd Sermon in the Series on God’s Ways, God’s words will never return to him empty. Isaiah 55:11 (NASB) 11 So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;It will not return to Me empty,Without accomplishing what I desire,And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
My Ways Are Not Your Ways (Part 1)-Isa 55:8
Part 1: Man’s ways and God’s way are two totally different things. Why are they different and how do you cope. Isaiah 55:8 (ESV) 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
Journey to Jerusalem-Luke 9:46-48
Who is the greatest? Luke 9:46-48 (NASB) Luke 9:46-48 (NASB) 46 An argument [a]started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.47 But Jesus, knowing [b]what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, 48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.”