Last Sunday, I taught a message from Acts 8 about the personal testimony of a man named Simon. He was a spiritual person by all accounts, but he was missing something very important–the gospel! After believing in the gospel message …
Five Things You Can Do About Persecution Right Now
Every time I read the end of Acts 7, I’m deeply moved by the radical and bold faith of Stephen. He was the first martyr. Beaten. Dragged. Stoned. With his final breath, he echoed the words of his Savior, “Lord, …
How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift
Does it really matter if you know how to discover your spiritual gift? YES! Here’s what Paul wrote to the church in Corinth. “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware.” (1 Corinthians …
Don’t Live Distracted (Part 2)
Yes, we are living in a distracted world. It’s not a new problem, but rather something that’s been around since the beginning of time. Distractions aren’t going away. In fact, they’re increasing and intensifying. Paul warned young Timothy about the …
Don’t Live Distracted (Part 1)
Distraction – “that which divides the attention.” It’s my firm conviction that we are living more and more distracted. Our attention is divided between countless diversions and interruptions. Hang on just a second while I check this email….Okay, I’m back! …
Do you struggle with guilt?
GUILT – a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined. Everyone wrestles with guilt. But what do we do with it? Is guilt something we should all just learn to cope with? …
Everyone Worships Something – Here’s Your Proof
Everyone has a religion. Everyone worships something. Everyone lives by faith. And by everyone, I mean…everyone. Pay close attention, and you can see a person’s religion and object of worship simply by listening to the words they say. Faith statements …
The First Sermon Jesus Preached
Jesus doesn’t see the crowd. He sees every face and He knows every name. He knows exactly what each person’s struggle is. He knows their insecurities and fears. He sees the scars, the hurt, and the pain. He knows their hearts.
What does it mean to walk by faith?
What does it mean to walk by faith? Does it mean you don’t save for retirement because doing so might suggest you don’t trust God with your future? Does it mean you swim with crocodiles because you have faith God …
The Seven Things Every Dad Needs to Do
The good news is you’re a dad. And there’s nothing more satisfying than being Dad to your kiddos. The bad news is you’re a dad. And there’s nothing more terrifying than being Dad to your kiddos. Some days being Dad …