Give Me My Share
There is a reason this is called “the greatest short story in the world.” A story about a family- a father, older son and a younger son. We call it the “Prodigal Son” but it could be called “The Loving Father” just as well.It is a story meant to reveal the heart and attitude of the unforgiving elder son, which was meant to rebuke those unwilling to reach out and receive the lost who repent…WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- May 11, 2014Give Me My Share
Give Me My Share
There is a reason this is called “the greatest short story in the world.” A story about a family- a father, older son and a younger son. We call it the “Prodigal Son” but it could be called “The Loving Father” just as well.It is a story meant to reveal the heart and attitude of the unforgiving elder son, which was meant to rebuke those unwilling to reach out and receive the lost who repent… - May 4, 2014Introduction To The Epistle James
Introduction To The Epistle James
Not everybody who grows old, grows up; there is a vast difference between AGE and MATURITY! Problems caused by immaturity hurts our personal lives, family lives and church lives perhaps more than anything else. James was written to help us understand and attain spiritual maturity (James 1:4) It is the “how to book” for living in today’s world as a Christian. As we prepare for this trip into James let’s look at where we are going… - May 4, 2014Jesus Welcomes Sinners
Jesus Welcomes Sinners
Luke chapter 15 has been called “the gospel in the gospel” because it contains the very essence of the good news in which Jesus came to tell. Jesus tells three parables from situations that have come about. Three words summarize the message of this chapter: lost, found, and rejoice. Jesus spoke these parables to answer accusations of the Pharisees and scribes who were sickened by Jesus acceptance of sinners. Even so these parables are meant for us to be participants, characters in the story… - Jan 12, 2014Why My Way Won’t Work
Why My Way Won’t Work
Ever wondered why your way doesn't always work? Maybe because many times our way isn't God's way... - Jan 5, 2014What If? Why Not?
What If? Why Not?
It is the close of the old year and a new year of change. Two words that may haunt you in the past can become great encouragement for the future are “What if.” Let’s make these words ones of adventure and faith…. - Jan 5, 2014Resolutions Of Bible Characters
Resolutions Of Bible Characters
Are you ready to make some new year’s resolutions? It is wise for many of us to set goals and make plans to reach those goals. It helps us focus on what is important and it helps us get where we need to be. Have you considered making your resolutions based on the bible? Let’s focus on some resolutions God may want for us to consider from His Word… - Dec 29, 2013Don’t Look Back!
Don’t Look Back!
A really good quote from Satchel Paige a great baseball player from the early 1900’s had said in his book “Don’t look back, something may be gaining on you.” The bible also calls for us not to look back…Luke 9:61-62; Luke 17:32. Looking back could hurt our forward progress in the kingdom of God… - Dec 22, 2013The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
In Luke 2:10-11 an angel of the Lord visits some shepherds in a field watching over their flock at night. They were the first to hear and to celebrate the wonderful birth of the Son of God. It was a special gift for given to them for it was the news of great joy! It is also a gift for you and me. It is actually the greatest gift ever given! - Dec 15, 2013From The Stable To The House
From The Stable To The House
The wise men who visited Jesus after His birth are a mystery in many ways. We don’t know exactly where they came from, or how many men there were, or how they knew of the star that signaled the birth of Christ. What we do know is they were wise because they sought the Messiah the King of the Jews. We know that when they came they found Jesus in a house. What can we learn from the wise men in a house in Bethlehem? - Dec 8, 2013The Name Jesus
The Name Jesus
As we open the gospel of Matthew we see the record and story of Jesus the Messiah. It is called gospel because it is the good news of our salvation through Jesus the Son of God. The setting of Matthew is that Joseph and Mary were engaged and his world tumbles as he hears that Mary is pregnant. The angel comforts him in letting him know that this is the work of God and that he will be raising with Mary Jesus the Son of God…
