In this sermon, six special guests from places like Nebraska, Oregon, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Barbados will each share something critical we need to hear. You will be deeply moved! Today’s scripture: Acts 16:6-12 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments […]
Category Archives: Christian Life
Little Ol’ Me
We often get stuck in small thinking. We have little and expect little. Little power, little resources, little dreams. After all, what can I do? The challenges are so big. I’m up against the “system” and the “way things are.” This Sunday we’ll be challenged to embrace a decidedly different way of looking at the […]
Ears Wide Shut
In our relationship with God, we tend to do a lot of talking. In hurried prayers, we tell God what we want, then race off before God has a chance to get a word in edgewise. Then we wonder why life seems so frustrating. Maybe we’re swimming against the tide. This sermon will explore how […]
Not My Problem
Our plates are full; we’ve got enough to deal with. Sometimes it can be such a relief to say, “That’s not my problem.” Then along comes the Bible telling us that we are “our brothers keeper.” How are we supposed to help others when we can’t even get ahead of our own problems? This sermon talks about that – how […]
My Authentic Self
Who are you? What are you supposed to be? Why did God put you here? Do you dare to be your authentic self — or are you living to meet someone else’s expectations. What would happen if you just let yourself be you? These are some of the questions this sermon ponders, through the lens […]
Rules, Rules, Rules!
Were you raised in a spiritual environment where God seemed to be all about rules? “Do this. Don’t do that!” If so, it’s tempting to go to the opposite extreme, becoming almost phobic about rules. “Nobody’s gonna tell me what to do; anything goes!” What role should — and shouldn’t — rules play in the […]
Thou Shalt Not!
Preachers love to preach about sin, but seldom get down to the real questions, like: “What is sin, and why should I care?” Watch this sermon if you’re tired of all the superficial “stupid-talk” about sin, and would welcome a thoughtful, helpful exploration of the subject. Today’s scripture: Amos 5:6-12, 14-15 Watch the webcast. Use […]
Courage or Cowardice?
What keeps us from doing or being all we can be? For most people, the answer is probably fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, even fear of success. This sermon looks at the example of Joshua and Caleb, two Old Testament heroes who can give us some insight for working through our fear. […]
Jesus Changed Everything
Have you ever read some of the things Paul said in his epistles and concluded that he must really have been a jerk? Where did he get some of that stuff? There may be another way to see it — even things like his pronouncement that women are to remain silent while in church. In […]
The Missing Link
What is the secret to praying prayers of great power? Over the years, you’ve probably heard many preachers propose answers to that question. But this sermon explores a Scripture passage that suggests an answer you’ve probably never even considered. It may be the missing link! Today’s scripture:Ezekiel 37:1-12 Watch the webcast. Use the player below […]
Cosmo Quiz: Are You Spiritual?
Have you ever taken one of those Cosmo Quizzes? Are you destined to succeed? Do you look for the right things in a guy? Are you turning into your Mom? These quizzes are almost irresistible because instinctively we understand the importance of self-awareness and self-evaluation. Suppose there was a Cosmic Quiz . . . to […]
Discovering Serenity — One Step at a Time
“Worried and distracted” — those are the words Jesus used to describe a woman named Martha. Unfortunately, the same words probably describe you and me. Life’s events and circumstances drive us, push us, frazzle us. We struggle. This Sunday we’ll talk about practical strategies for breaking out of that cycle. Today’s scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Watch […]
Anticipation
We’re continuing our series in Romans 8. This sermon looks at the concept of being “heirs with Christ.” What does it mean to be a “child of God”? If you’ve ever thought about what heaven will be like, or what your role there may be, this sermon will shed light on those questions. In addition […]