As we begin this new series on Discipleship, let us commit to examining ourselves as Disciples. Jesus defines what it means to be a disciple in Matthew 4:19 when He said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [1] The Apostle Paul also said in 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Examine yourselves, to seeContinueContinue reading “Discipleship Self-Examination”
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Thy Kingdom Come (Luke 17:20-37)
In our text from the Bible today we have a question about when the kingdom of God would come. In Jesus’ answer, He not only talks about when, but where, how, and why. Let us look together and Jesus’ answer and may it help us “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt 6:33). When andContinueContinue reading “Thy Kingdom Come (Luke 17:20-37)”
Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:1-15)
Only God can soften soil that has been beaten down underfoot. Only God can remove the rocks in the soil so that the seed can take root. Only God can remove the thorns in the soil so that the seed can produce mature fruit. Knowing this, we pray and we proclaim.
Where are the Nine? (Luke 17:11-19)
Our text from the Bible this morning is Luke 17:11-19. In this text we learn about an encounter Jesus had with ten lepers as He entered a village between Samaria and Galilee on His way to Jerusalem. In this text we shall discover: 1) A Cry for Help, 2) A Command of Hope, and 3)ContinueContinue reading “Where are the Nine? (Luke 17:11-19)”
The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
The sermon today is found in Luke 16:19-31. Commonly known as “The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus”, this parable shows us the foolishness of seeking earthly comfort (which is temporary) to the neglect of heavenly comfort (which is forever). Let us consider this morning the following: The Rich Man’s Comfort (v.19) In verseContinueContinue reading “The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)”
Hope for Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32, 19:1-10, & Luke 16:18)
According to the American Psychological Association, “40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce.” In our day we encounter “No-Fault” divorces and companies that advertise so-called “fast, easy, and affordable” divorce procedures. One couple decided to drop “Till death do you part” from their vows because they felt, with the currentContinueContinue reading “Hope for Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32, 19:1-10, & Luke 16:18)”
Life in Exile (Jeremiah 29:4-7)
On this Fourth of July holiday we shall take a moment to give thanks to God for the country we live in. The United States, in my humble opinion, is the greatest nation on earth and I unapologetically proclaim that I am proud to be an American. I am not only proud to be anContinueContinue reading “Life in Exile (Jeremiah 29:4-7)”
The Challenges and Blessing of Being Single
Over the past few months we have been discussing marriage. We have learned that God has purposefully defined and designed marriage as a loving covenant between one man and one woman who raise their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). We have spent much time discussing marriage, but does GodContinueContinue reading “The Challenges and Blessing of Being Single”
3 Important Characteristics of a Wife’s Submission to Her Husband
It has become customary in our culture to view the wife as the “frustrated adult” and the husband as the “childish dummy”. For example, the very popular TV show “Everybody loves Raymond”, usually involved the husband (Raymond) avoiding responsibility and frustrating his wife (Debra). Sadly, this scenario is not only played out on TV butContinueContinue reading “3 Important Characteristics of a Wife’s Submission to Her Husband”
Forsaking the Way of Sodom (Genesis 18-19)
In the USA, it has become a custom to sing: “God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above.” On Memorial Day, we pause to honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in order to preserve the freedom and libertyContinueContinue reading “Forsaking the Way of Sodom (Genesis 18-19)”
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