Last night some Moody students came over to our house for some pizza and to watch a football game. One […]
Text: II Corinthians 8:1-5The early church was not made up of casual Christians, but rather was composed of people who were sold out to Christ. These impact players were steadfastly devoted followers who put their faith into action through instruction, ministry, prayer, adoration, caring, and telling others the gospel.
Text: Acts 2:42-47Three things—apparently unrelated—have come together in my mind as I have prepared this message. First, in just a few […]
Text: 2 Timothy 4:9-22The only way to thrive in the Christian life is to discover and rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit. He is not an impersonal force, but the third member of the Trinity who empowers and encourages believers.
Text: Acts 2:1-17; 9:31Just before his team left the locker room to play for the national championship of college football at the Fiesta […]
Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8Jesus never intended for his followers to be clustered in little cloisters. His plan is global and He has positioned us to propagate the gospel in our community, our county, our country, and on the continents.
Text: Acts 1:1-8I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems […]
Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he […]
Text: II Timothy 3One of the best ways to keep a clean conscience is by practicing the art of forgiveness, even when we can’t forget what’s been done to us. Asking for forgiveness and granting grace to others are keys to listening to God’s monitor system.
Text: Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21A clear conscience doesn’t just happen; its something we need to strive for. The good news is that God loves to give us a new beginning as we lean on reliable friends, as we respond to His leading and as we ask Him to give us clean hearts.
Text: Psalm 51; Hebrews 10:19-22