THE GOD WHO SURPRISES

Text: Genesis 48:11



Introduction: My mother spent the closing years of her earthly life in a nursing... Read More »
“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... Read More »

DINNER AT SIMON’S PLACE

Text: Luke 7:36-50



Introduction: Headlines in newspapers around the world reported on the “party... Read More »
“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Three)

“Community: Valuing Each Other” (Part Three)

After grace as a value of the church, the three “action values” have to point up to God, together toward each other (“community” or fellowship... Read More »

JESUS AND THE ELDER BROTHER

Text: Luke 15:25-35



Introduction:

There’s symbolism throughout the story of the prodigal... Read More »
Bel Bows Down

Bel Bows Down

Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; [1]
Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle.
Your carriages were heavily loaded,
A burden to the weary beast.
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“Paul’s Thankfulness” (Part Two)

“Paul’s Thankfulness” (Part Two)

1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

As Paul begins to address his friends at Thessalonica, we can start to see the warmth and affection he had for them—a reality... Read More »
A Hymn to God the Father

A Hymn to God the Father

Wilt Thou forgive that sin where I begun,
  Which was my sin, though it were done before?
Wilt Thou forgive that sin through which I run,
  And do run... Read More »
The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny

I fled Him, down the nights and down the days;

I fled Him, down the arches of the years;

I fled Him, down the labyrinthine waysRead More »
“Our Three Loves” (Part 2)

“Our Three Loves” (Part 2)

Wednesday

Love for Our Neighbors

Love for others with all our heart is another very clear goal also modeled by our Lord... Read More »
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