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Now I See - 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 - Feb 19, 2010 - 1239
This time Christopher Hitchens got it exactly right. During a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, noted atheist Christopher Hitchens laid down some seriously good theology. Most people recognize Hitchens as the author of the bestselling book God is Not Great: Why Religion Poisons Everything. Since the ... More
Unfading Glory - 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 - Feb 10, 2010 - 1238
Nostalgia can be deadly to your faith. I suppose there is always a temptation to look back at the past and imagine that it is better than the present, especially if you find yourself in a hard place. If you are old, you may wish you were young again.If your children have left home, you may wish the ... More
Changing Your Mind - Romans 12:2 - Oct 20, 2006 - 727
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2).We would all like to make some changes, wouldn’t we? Suppose you could change anything ... More
How Do You Measure Success? - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 - Jan 17, 2010 - 1236
Would you hire this man as your pastor? *Arrested many times.*In and out of prison.*Often run out of town.*Never built a building.*Never spoke on television.*Never had a website.*Never had a Facebook page.*Never owned his own home.*Had to work on the side to support himself.*Never stayed very long i ... More
The God-Dependent Life - 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 - Jan 30, 2010 - 1237
Do you know why God put you where you are right now? That’s a tough question for some of us to answer. Have you wondered about that? Why has God put you right where you are right now? Do you think it happened by chance that you are single (or married), with children at home (or long since mov ... More
Living on a Spiritual Plateau–Part 1 - 2 Corinthians 3:18 - Mar 6, 2010 - 1240
Recently I was invited to speak on the theme of living on a spiritual plateau. The pastors and elders asked me to address the following three topics: 1. Why does God allow us to plateau in our Spiritual life? 2. How does He use this to our benefit and His glory? 3. How does He get us out/off of th ... More
The Only Thing That Matters: Faith That Works By Love - Galatians 5:1-12 - Aug 5, 2001 - 260
These are the closing words of the Declaration of Independence:We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World for the Rectitude of our Intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People ... More
Image is Everything: Highly Valued, Deeply Fallen, Greatly Loved - Genesis 1:26-28 - May 5, 2002 - 224
Upon reading these verses, the thought comes to mind that we’re not in Eden anymore. Whatever else you can say about the first chapter of the Bible, the world of the 21st century is far removed from the world of Genesis 1. Things have changed. These days we wake up every morning to find out wh ... More
Anatomy of a Backslider - Genesis 20 - Jun 9, 1996 - 27
One of the great proofs of the supernatural origin of the Bible it that it tells the truth about people. As you read the Bible, you will find that it discloses the whole range of human activity—including the dark side. On the pages of God’s Word, you will find stories of murder, theft, ... More
THE HOLY SPIRIT - Various - Apr 13, 1988 - 422
The Tragedy of Double Vision - Matthew 5:8 - Feb 25, 1996 - 57
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” This beatitude stands alone. It is unlike all the others. In many ways, this is the most unexpected thing Jesus ever said. It is not difficult to believe—like Blessed are the meek. It is not difficult to apply— ... More
