Alphonse Karr provided a helpful perspective on the difference between grumbling and gratitude when he said, “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” Are you in the habit of grumbling and complaining? It is almost impossible not to complain because there are so many opportunities toContinue reading “Roses and Thorns (Philippians 2:14-18)”
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Charity that is Pleasing to God (Matthew 6:1-4)
Have you heard about the recipe for misery? Chas Kingsley once said, “If you wish to be miserable, think about yourself; about what you want, what you like; what respect people ought to pay you; and then to you nothing will be pure. You will spoil everything you touch; you will make misery for yourselfContinue reading “Charity that is Pleasing to God (Matthew 6:1-4)”
The Sin of Self-Preservation (Genesis 12:10-20)
Do you want God to take care of you or leave you alone? If you want God to leave you alone you will find yourself miserably consumed with self-preservation. But, if you believe that God is best equipped to take care of you, you will rest in His Divine preservation. In our sermon today, weContinue reading “The Sin of Self-Preservation (Genesis 12:10-20)”
Count Others More Significant (Philippians 2:2-3)
God instructs us in Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also the interests of others.” Sounds easy, doesn’t it! Actually, if we are honest, we realize that fulfilling these verses isContinue reading “Count Others More Significant (Philippians 2:2-3)”
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