Unity In Times of DisagreementAny person who has ever played a team sport has heard their coach say, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” We’ve heard the phrase so much that it has become a cliché, but the phrase is
There’s No “I” in Team!
Christians and Governmental Authority
Romans 13:1-7
As we began our study of Romans 13 we sought answers to two questions: First of all, where do those who serve as governmental authorities get their authority? Secondly, what is their purpose
Go Big Jesus!
John 7:1-13
If you want to be relevant then you’ve got to “go big!” If you want to capture the attention of the masses you’ve got to abandon your small minded mentality and
The Offense of the Savior – John 6:51-59
The United States use to be known as the “Land of the free and the home of the brave.” Today, we rarely if ever hear that phrase, but there’s hardly a day that goes by that we don’t hear and read stories of those who are offended.
“Therefore…”
Romans 12:1
Unity In Times of DisagreementIt has taken us 57 lessons to get through the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. I hope that you have taken advantage of these 57 lessons, all of which are
Who Would Have Ever Thought It?
Romans 11:11-16
It’s a wild world isn’t it? Who can even begin to understand the puzzles, peculiarities, and particularities of life and the wonders of creation? I often hear people say, “I just don’t understand?” Well, I don’t either, but that is
“How Many Times?”
Romans 11:5-10
This is our 45th lesson from Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. Last week we began our study of Romans 11:1-10, but we only made it through the first five verses. I was tempted to skip over the last
If Only We Had Known
Luke 19:29-44
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and I’ve sure found that to be true. Looking back now, over many, many situations that I’ve experienced in life, I would have done them differently if only I’d known. Opportunities were missed, people
The Heart of the Apostle
Romans 9:1-5
People often use very descriptive, emotion-filled words for those who show no gratitude, no loyalty, for the group to which they belong or those who have helped them become what they are. I’ve heard words like “turncoats, sellouts, betrayers, defecting,
Conformed to His Image
Romans 8:29-30
Predestination vs. Free will. John Calvin vs. James Arminius. Calvinism vs. Arminianism. “The Battle of the Titans” that began long ago still rages on today. I could easily spend several weeks going through the “tell of the tape” of these