Monthly Archives: October 2010

1 Samuel 24 If you were a middle school boy, then this story would be great!  It has everything such a person would want in it.  It still is a great story for those of us who, hopefully, have grown … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 16:1-13 People asked for Bible stories.  Here, in a condensed form, is David’s story.  It starts with his call from God. The current king, Saul, has shown himself mighty in battle, fairly able in administration, and completely unwilling … Continue reading →

Genesis 4:1-12, Luke 10:25-37 Familiar question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”  Familiar story, the Good Samaritan.  Familiar experience, we don’t want to live this way.  We don’t want to answer the question, “Yes, yes I am!” Stewardship is not about … Continue reading →

Matthew 22:34-40, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Biblical psychology 101: God defines us according to relationships, and makes us new creations from godly relationships.  Were you to ask a religious person what made a person a person, you might hear, “body, mind, … Continue reading →

Revelation 20:7-10 Last sermon on end times, unless you want more.  Suppose the Lord’s return is within our life times.  If we get raptured, then we are not on earth when He comes, a third time, since He came for … Continue reading →

Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 22:15-22, 1Timothy 6:17-19 OK, here is the once a decade sermon on money, the start of what stewardship means.  Why?  Money is like the mercury in a thermometer; it moves based on the spiritual fire within a … Continue reading →

Lamentations 1:1-16, Luke 17:5-10 An “unworthy servant” sounds awful!  No, it isn’t. Compared to the God who keeps us striving, strengthens us for one more try, each day, we have done little, but have been wise enough to let Jesus … Continue reading →

Lamentations 1:1-16, Luke 17:5-10 Judah’s known life is gone.  Decimated.  Left in the dust and violated.  The things that made them feel in control were gone. Can we relate?  Health and the power from that: fading. Wealth and the security … Continue reading →