“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Three)

“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Three)

In a generation, there has been a drastic change in the fathers we view on our TVs. Think of Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver and Sheriff Andy Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show. Ward... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Two)

“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Two)

In part 1 of this series of Father’s Day reflections, we thought about the value of words of affirmation. The baptism of Jesus and His transfiguration were opportunities for His... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part One)

“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part One)

Several years ago, I purchased a book by Phil Davis entitled The Father I Never Knew. This Florida pastor writes: “The yearning for a model father is so pervasive that it is my... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part Three)

What Does Your Church Value? (Part Three)

Monday and Tuesday we considered the values embraced by the early church in Acts 2:42, but, as important as those values are, they must be lived out. When we read the verses that... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part Two)

What Does Your Church Value? (Part Two)

This week we are considering the values expressed by the early church. These basic values drove the life and ministry of that church family, and were captured by Luke in Acts 2:42.... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part One)

What Does Your Church Value? (Part One)

What is really important in your church? What do you value? Sometimes an honest look at your bulletin and budget is a good answer. Are they focused on missions, youth ministry,... Read More »

REFLECTIONS ON BEING A PASTOR

Text: 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Introduction: The apostle Paul has reached the end of life’s journey. His last days are spent in the Mamertine Prison in Rome. He says it simply,... Read More »

GOD MEANT IT FOR GOOD

Text: Genesis 50:20 Introduction: The legendary announcer for the Detroit Tigers baseball team, Ernie Harwell, died recently. He was 92 and unashamedly a Christian. In the closing... Read More »

JOSEPH, THE SURVIVOR

Text: Genesis 37 Introduction: If the importance of a story can be measured by the number of chapters devoted to it in the Bible, then Joseph’s account ranks high. It takes 13... Read More »
“A Heart For The City” (Part Three)

“A Heart For The City” (Part Three)

Why God Pursued the Heart of Jonah In Jonah 4, Jonah’s earlier prayer of praise (2:1-9) has turned to anger and bitterness. It’s shocking to the reader to learn that after... Read More »
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