Romans 14:1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. Disputable matters over which believers should not judge one another contrast with other matters (sexual immorality, greed, idolatry, slander, drunkenness, and swindling) that Paul, inspired by God, told the Corinthians should be grounds for judgment within the community of believers (1 Corinthians…

Two weeks ago we looked at what it takes to be a “DOER” of God’s Word. This Sunday we will look at one of the things we can do as God’s chosen people; express God’s grace to others. 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all…

Matthew 22:23That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. On the same day that the Pharisees and Herodians had failed to trap Jesus with a question on paying taxes, the Sadducees smugly stepped in to try and trip him up with a question concerning the resurrection….

This coming Thursday, our nation celebrates Independence Day. We are blessed to live in a country where we have tremendous freedoms to pursue the things that ae important to us. The founding fathers who signed that Declaration of Independence 243 years ago, were doers. They didn’t just talk a good game, they backed it up…

Luke 12:1-2 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made…

In the Book of Proverbs (NIV) the exact phrase “the fear of the Lord” appears 10 times. This is great advice from our heavenly father. The “fear of the Lord” is a good motto for life. It is a preamble for wise living. Reverence for the Lord has an ingredient of fear, although it is…

Matthew 19:7-8 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” 8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual…

Paul’s address to the people of Athens in Acts chapter 17 is a good example of how to communicate the gospel. Paul did not begin by reciting Israel’s history, as he usually did, for this would have been meaningless to his Greek audience (know your audience). He began by building a case for the one…

Mark 7:11 But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God) Corban is the transliteration of the Hebrew word meaning “offering”. By using this word in a religious vow an irresponsible Judean son could formally dedicate to God (i.e., to…

This Sunday morning’s sermon will focus on the story of Achan recorded in Joshua chapters 6-8. By choosing to satisfy his own personal desires, which conflicted with God’s will, he stole that which was “devoted to destruction” and so brought destruction on others.  Achan’s sin did not only affect Him but also affected the whole nation….