Here are the sermons I have preached in 2011.
Current or newest sermons are added to the top of this page.
Gifts to
give all year - Christmas is a time of giving. But our giving
must not stop with the new year. Here are some gifts to give all
year - AND they are free.
A Bag
with Holes - Some things we do are a waste of effort and
energy. Put money in a pocket with a hole in. Keep putting money
in and it falls out.
Ishmael Syndrome
- Abraham was told not to accept Ishmael
because Isaac is coming. We often accept less than God has
in store for us.
The
Throne Scene - The book of Revelation opens with a majestic
scene of God, Jesus, angels and all humanity.
Bid Godspeed
- What does this mean? Why should we not bid
Godspeed to some?
Left
First Love - What was wrong at Ephesus? Why was Jesus
threatening to remove their light?
Do's and
Don'ts in the Lion's Den - At times we feel like we are in
a den of lions. How do we survive? Here are some clues from Daniel.
Sin Resistant - How can we keep our walk with God? How do we
avoid the loss of fellowship with God and Christ?
Be Holy - Peter urges us to be holy because God is holy.
Honor
the King - What is the relationship of the Christian to
the government?
Facebook Christians - Are you a friend of Jesus? Would you have
to clean up your page before you accepted Him as a friend?
God Hates Divorce - Here are some reasons that God hates
the idea of divorce.
The Mess We's
In - What are some of the current problems facing
the church in America and around the world?
Which is Better? - Solomon shows how some things we avoid
are better than the things we prefer.
Attendance Principles - There are several principles in the New
Testament that deal with how we should attend worship services.
Symbolic Prophet
- Ezekiel - Some prophets just spoke the message.
Ezekiel acted out a message that got everyone's attention.
Give More
- We must be challenged to do more in our support of the
work of the Lord. Giving is an expression of our worship.
The Mess We's
In - This lesson looks at some of the current problems
facing the Lord's church.
The
Rooster that Woke up Peter - Peter needed a "wake up call" and
the rooster did that for him. We may also need to wake up and get
to work for the Lord.
Hi-Tech Family - Today there is Facebook, Twitter, texting and cell
phones - but there seems to be less communication.
In
Christ – Paul talks about many spiritual blessings –
not material.
We tend to focus on the physical blessings.
Married
to Christ – The church is the bride of Christ. If you are
part
of His church, you are the bride of Christ.
An
Example of Worship - Worship is not entertainment. Worship is
our
praise to God. God is the audience.
The
Laws Contrasted - The Law of Moses fades away when it
is
contrasted with the Law of Christ.
All
is Vanity - Solomon sought the meaning of life. What is life
all
about? Is it worth the struggles we go through?
Because
of the Resurrection - The resurrection of Christ is at the
very
core and center of Christianity.
Human
Suffering - Many doubt God because there is suffering in
the
world. Why does God allow it?
Esther
and Providence - The book of Esther is a wonderful example
of
how the providence of God works. God still works this way.
Hats
and Hair - Must a woman wear a veil or head covering to pray
in
worship? What does 1 Corinthians 11 teach?
Church
Discipline - Many churches fail to keep the church pure by
making
the corrections and teaching needed. Church discipline is
more
than "kicking out" someone who sins.
Rebuild
the Wall - Just as Israel had to rebuild the wall of
Jerusalem,
so there are some walls that need to be rebuilt today.
Restoration
Is - - - We must keep the restoration of the church alive
and
our main plea.
Is
the church a denomination? - Some are suggesting that we
should
just admit that we are a denomination like all the rest.
Predestination
- One point in Calvinism is not officially held by many in
the
religious world. But many make comments of support.
Shall
we continue in sin? - Since we are saved by grace, and God is
so
willing to forgive, why can't we just keep on sinning?
Have
all sinned? - It may seem to some to be a contradiction that
some
people in the Bible are said to be "perfect."
Spiritual
Shipwrecks - Some, like the Titanic, hit some spiritual
icebergs.
Many make a spiritual shipwreck of their life.
Why
are there wars? - Why can we all live in peace? Why are wars
a
necessary part of our life on earth?
Freedom
is not Free - Just as American freedom cost many lives, so
the
freedom in Christ is not free for restrictions. Freedom is not
free.
Prayer
Changes Things - Prayer is powerful enough to change
situations,
people and even the mind of God.
Naaman
- There are some important lessons to learn from the man healed
of
leprosy.
Leanness
of Soul - Sometimes God will grant a request to teach us that
we
really don't want the thing we thought we did.
Brag
about Father - Most children like to brag about how smart,
strong, or
rich their father is. There should be some pride in our
fathers.
Surprised
by Prayer - Have you ever prayed for something and then
are
surprised when your prayer is answered? So was the early
church.
Family
Foundation - Many homes and families are falling apart. Why?
What
are some of the ways the home can have a solid foundation?
Cost
of Sacrifice - If it does not cost us something, it is not a
sacrifice. We
must learn to give up something to gain something
greater.
Do
you love me? - Why did Jesus ask this question 3 times? What do
we
mean by the word "love" today?
Understanding
Covenant - David and Jonathan made a covenant that
extended
beyond the two young men. How are we included in the covenant
with
Christ?
Miracles
in John - John's gospel records 8 miracles that teach us
many
important lessons about the ministry of Jesus.
4-Eyed
Frog - There are some lessons we can learn from the Chilean
frog
with "4 eyes."
Jesus
Slipped Away - Sometimes Jesus just leaves. This lesson looks
at
how He slips away and why He would do that.
True
Story of David and Goliath - Many study the Bible account and
miss a
major section of what this story is all about.
Get
her for me - Samson wanted to enter a marriage based on looks
alone.
This lesson looks at what is needed for a marriage.
Have
you been to Kadesh? - Every person and church reaches a point
of
decision. Do we grow or shrink? Advance or retreat?
Why
do the wicked prosper and I don't? - How come I can't be rich?
The wicked
make millions and I live right and struggle to pay my
bills.
Gospel
in 5 Seconds - A simple first principle sermon about the
gospel
of Christ.
Jesus
Wept - We first think about Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus. But
Jesus
also wept over the rejection of Jerusalem.
Confessing
Christ - Some think that this is just a formality and has no
real
purpose. This sermon looks at why we must confess Christ with
our mouth.
You
Shall Not Covet - One command that we do not understand, and
many
of us are guilty of doing - Covetousness. What is it? Am I
doing it?
What
is your cross? - Jesus commands that we take up our cross
and
follow Him. What is the cross that we bear?
Don't
Move the Landmarks - There are "iron pins" in the Bible
that must
not be moved, changed, or removed.
The
Mountain Rut - We must be cautious our we will become stuck
in
a rut in our spiritual life.
Who
is my brother? - What is my relationship to others in the
world,
the church and other relationships? Who is my brother?
Turn
or Burn - Jesus was clear. We must repent or we will
perish.
There is no other alternative. We must repent or we will
be lost.
Snakes
and Salvation - Why did God SEND snakes among His
people,
Israel? Does God's remedy make any sense?
Grasshopper
Complex - Why was Israel not able to enter the land of
promise?
Why a generation die in the wilderness?
Jubilee:
Year of Liberty - What does this Jewish celebration teach us?
Are
there some lessons for Christians?
Took
His as He was - To accept Jesus we must accept all that He is.
We
can not pick and choose - take this / leave that.
The
Cremation of Nadab - Why did Nadab and his brother died? What
did
they do that was so wicked?
Introducing
Worship - Our worship must not become ritual or habit.
This
lesson introduces and explains each part of our worship.
Point
of No Return - What is the "unpardonable sin" that many
think the
Bible teaches? What did Jesus teach? Is there a sin for
which there is
no forgiveness from God?
Tabernacle
as a Type - The tabernacle pre-figures many things and
events
in the New Testament.
4
New Testament Fools - All of us have done some foolish things,
but
there are 4 kinds of fools that we must not become.
How
to Hate - Most think the message of Jesus was one of love,
mercy,
compassion, and forgiveness. But there is also a message of
hate.
Joseph
Forgave - After all that happened to him, how could Joseph
ever
forgive his brothers? What can we learn from his forgiveness?
David
and Instrumental Music - David played musical instruments in
his
worship to God. Does this mean that Christians today are
allowed the
same type of worship?
Treasure
and Pearls - These two parables teach about some aspects
of
the kingdom of heaven (the church).
John
the Baptizer - What can we learn from the one who came
before
Christ and prepared the way for Him?
5
Sins of Sodom - Why were these cities destroyed? It was more
than
just the sin of homosexuality. There were 5 other sins
involved.
The
Beatitudes - Jesus' Sermon on the Mount begins with some
familiar
statements. What are these beatitudes all about?
Abraham's
Covenant - There is a strange event in Genesis 15 when God
makes
a covenant with Abraham. Christians are in that covenant.
Once
Saved, Always Saved? - Adam and Eve were removed from the
Garden
of Eden. Can we lose the salvation we once possessed?
Prophecy
of Christ - Matthew shows that Christ fulfilled the prophecies in
the
OT about Him. What are the odds that someone else could
fulfill them?