Sermons, Lectures, & Teachings
Honoring the past context for God’s word.
Understanding the current relevance for God’s word.
Living in the future hope of God’s word.
Why, How, & What | 1 Samuel 13:7-15; 16:1-13; 17:31-52
As Christians, what is our why? Christ is our WHY. Our driving force for everything we do - raising kids, playing with grandkids, mowing the lawn, grocery shopping, having dinner with friends, enjoying that morning cup of coffee, supporting our spouse, going to work and working hard - if we are centering our driving force on our why, then this is all done in pursuit of loving union with Jesus.
Palm Sunday: Why a King Matters | 1 Samuel 8:4-9 & Luke 2:29-40
Today, we are going to take a look at the procession of Jesus into Jerusalem and why this is such a symbolic act. If Jesus came to bring salvation and freedom to the whole world, not just to the Jews, but to the Gentiles as well, then why is the world’s recognition of Jesus as king less than a week before his crucifixion significant? And what does this mean for our lives today?
P.R.A.Y. Like Hannah | 1 Samuel 1
When we receive good news or find ourselves blessed with finances, health, children, or title, it can be all too easy to look at those who are the have-nots. We wonder what they aren’t doing right, or we have all the answers and give our advice freely to them. We don’t realize the sting this may cause for something out of their grasp.