You’re Not That Important
Romans 12:3-8. Everyone is replaceable. You must never think too highly of yourself. You have a part to play in God’s kingdom, but only as God has called, gifted, and assigned you.
Pride, The Danger of Success, and Uzziah’s Destruction
This morning, my Bible reading guide brought me to 2 Chronicles 26 and the story of Uzziah. Uzziah’s was a great king in Judah. He began to reign as king at only 16 years old and he reigned for 52 years. According the the the Bible, Uzziah’s did “what was right in the eyes of …
How To Start Leading Your Family in Worship
Family devotions matter. I know of few Christians who do not believe in the importance of family devotions (or worship), but I also know of few who consistently practice family worship times. In my own family, we often struggle with consistency and when the pace of life quickens, the struggle only intensifies. I was recently …
Get To Work
Romans 10:14-21. All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved, but they cannot call on him of whom they have not heard. We must obey the command of Christ and work to fulfill the Great Commission. Will you go?
I Don’t Date My Wife (Or, How to Invest in Your Marriage With Limited Time and Resources)
Ok, I admit that the title is not completely true, but it is true that I do not regularly date my wife in the way that many people suggest. In all honesty, we do not have the time or money to go on dates on a regular basis. With four kids our time and resources …
Yes, You Can Care for Orphans
Sunday morning, I preached from 2 Chronicles 7:14 and James 1:27. In short, I urged our congregation to engage in politics by living as ordinary Christians doing ordinary gospel centered things in their everyday life. James 1:27 urges believers to practice pure religion by visiting orphans and widows. Jesus encouraged his followers to visit prisoners …
How To Listen to a Sermon
Do you know how to read a book? The premise behind Mortimer J. Adler’s and Charle’s Van Doren’s classic book How to Read a Book is that most people can read, but simply do not know how to read a book well. Many people approach reading as a passive activity rather than as an active …
The Cross Gives You Peace
In Christ, you have been given peace, but not peace to continue in your sin, peace to live for Christ and to enjoy God’s word. The cross has given you peace with God and man and the ability to live like Christ. LOOK UP! Set your mind on the things of God through the peace that has been granted to you.