Matthew 6:24-34 Overcoming Worry In one of his skits, the comedian Jack Benny would pretend to be robbed. A thief would approach him with a gun and say, “Sir, your money or your life?” Jack Benny would always put his fingers up to his head and look puzzled. The robber would repeat, “Your money or your life?” After a brief moment of silence, the robber would ask again in frustration, “Your money or your life!?” Jack Benny would finally answer... Read more
The Importance of Christian Obedience August 11, 2015 Year B Psalm 81:1-16 “Trust and Obey” is a familiar hymn which reminds Christians how much easier life would be if we trusted God and obeyed Him. It rings similar to the praise at the beginning of this psalm (Psalm 81:1-3). God had establish a singular statute which was given to Joseph while the people of God were in Egypt before their slavery (Psalm 81:5). So this statute predates the Mosaic Law.... Read more
August 4, 2015 Year B 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 God placed people in the church to encourage and equip the body. He lists their gifts in this order: Apostles Prophets Teachers Miracle Workers Healers Helpers Managers Language Speakers Interpreters of Languages They are all important. However, God has placed people with these gifts to help the church. What does Paul mean when he talks about desiring the greater gifts? I believe he is speaking about the first three gifts. The reason... Read more
Top Ten Sources of Free Sermons Top Ten Sources of Free Sermons is a list of the top ten sources I use for free sermons. These sources are used for sermon starters and to get more help about a sermon. All of these websites provide sermon manuscripts. While all of these websites provide free sermons, you may have to register to use the website. Some provide more services as a premium service. Ministry Matters This website provides articles, videos, as... Read more
Getting a Spiritual Self-Exam July 31, 2015 Year B 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 On a regular basis (usually yearly), one goes to the doctor for what is called a physical. One goes to get “a physical.” A medical professional examines your eyes, ears, nose, and throat. S/He looks over your entire body. S/He tests your heart and your blood. S/He does a variety of tests to see how your body is functioning. When everything is ok, you are given a “clean... Read more
Star Trek: Generations (1994) MOVIE SUMMARY Captain Picard, with the help of supposedly dead Captain Kirk, must stop a madman willing to murder on a planetary scale in order to enter an energy ribbon. MOVIE THEMES The True Source of Joy In this film, Kirk and Picard meet in an extra-dimensional realm known as the Nexus, where dreams and thoughts can become reality. An energy ribbon that orbits through the galaxy is the only known gateway into... Read more
Hebrews 13:8 Following Jesus Is the Ultimate Life The points of this sermon come from the Gospel Light SonWest Roundup Vacation Bible School.1 The origins of Vacation Bible School can be traced back to Hopedale, Illinois in 1894. Sunday school teacher D. T. Miles, who also was a public school teacher, felt she was limited by time constraints in teaching the Bible to children. So, she started a daily Bible school to teach children during the summer. The first Bible... Read more
Romans 12:1-2 Christian Dedication This is the fourth “therefore” in the letter. Romans 3:20 is the “therefore” of condemnation, declaring that the whole world is guilty before God. Romans 5:1 is the “therefore” of justification, and Romans 8:1 the “therefore” of assurance. In Romans 12:1, we have the “therefore” of dedication, and it is this dedication that is the basis for the other relationships that Paul discussed in this section.1 This progression of salvation in the book of Romans... Read more
What Every Christian Should Know About Same-Sex Attraction What Every Christian Should Know About Same-Sex Attraction by Rob Phillips sets its purpose with the subtitle: A Biblical Primer for the Local Church. In nine short chapters, Phillips provides a helpful guide for Christians. Because of the recent Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex marriage, this book provides the necessary help to contend for the faith in a changing culture. Phillips opens the first chapter with the contention that “carrying a... Read more
Man of Steel (2013) MOVIE SUMMARY A baby born on the planet Krypton is sent to Earth. He grows up with special abilities. People from the planet Krypton come to destroy this Superman. MOVIE THEMES Superman as Christ-Figure This movie makes a deliberate attempt to compare the life of Superman (also known as Kal-El) to Jesus Christ. Both come from another world. Both are raised by Earthly parents (Joseph is Clark Kent‘s father just as he is Jesus’ earthly... Read more
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