Thought Capture

Don't judge Christianity merely by behavior, it goes deeper than that. It's an attitude, a Christ-like attitude that is prescribed. It is not only what you say, but a judgment on what thoughts you allow to go unchecked. Pray before you hear this sermon, everybody is on the hot seat on this one.

Child of God you have been given a powerful tool in the gift of prayer. But, does that mean God can be manipulated to do what you think should happen?

There are a lot people that have some firm beliefs that include there is a God and Jesus is the Savior. There are a lot of people that try to live a good moral life. But are they attempting to live it only in the flesh with their intellect and nothing supernatural has happened to them?

There is a right way to pray and a wrong way to pray. There is an ineffective prayer and an effectual prayer. Prayers that find a answers by receiving revelation. Circumstances will change, because you will change.

Don't read this passage Scripture casually and dismiss it. So many have done that and missed a fundamental truth that unlocks our understanding of our spiritual struggle.

A sermon delivered to the congregation leading to a time of communion. There is no doubt Jesus loved you when He made the sacrifice on the cross. The real question at the Lord's Table, how much do you love Him and His Church?

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, steps into the narrative of the gospels and each time she is criticized unjustly. She is defended by Jesus and she has grasped an understanding that no one else present gets. Be like Mary in your worship.

Social media friend lists grow and genuine friend lists continue to shrink. Loneliness is a major issue in our culture. Churches do church services online while in person congregations get smaller. Sunday School has become a relic of the past. People suffer from commitment phobia. How important are relationships to our spiritual life and our happiness?

You say you believe. But do you trust Jesus?

A message for someone about to lose faith

Hypocrite, a term hurled as an insult at somebody else. Someone is assuming the role of a Christian, trying to convince you and the those around them that they are authentically Christian. Could you be guilty and not realize it?

One of the reasons the church is not growing, we are not socializing and befriending lost people. Isolationism is not holiness. That was true 2000 years ago, it is true now. How many non-Christian friend do you have?

The moral implosion of our culture rightfully causes concern. God will judge it. Meanwhile, we live here in it much like the children of Israel during the plagues of Egypt. Breaking NEWS, God is speaking to the church. He is not going to fix it, we are getting ready to leave.

A tribute to "a good man".

The Bible is chocked full of example where God allowed someone to be humiliated in order to wake them spiritually. Does God still use this method?

False Faith and Salvific Faith, faith with no works, believing the right things, possessing moral character and still not saved. Listen to this explanation of how James and Paul agree and not disagree.

From the cross, Jesus honored His Mother. He demonstrated commandment number five.

Sin, it's a serious matter...particularly to God, the question is ...is it serious to you. Sin is more than a list of selfish acts. It goes deeper. It's a desire issue. This topical sermon defines sin and you have a decision to make regarding the position of your heart.

The difference between the church in the first century and the church of the 21st century...back then the preaching was done outside the church...now all the preaching is done in the church...

Unchecked thoughts, become bad behavior, this impacts everybody around you, it takes the joy out of your life, that diminishes your testimony, and that impacts the effectiveness of our church...take charge of your thought life that is your responsibility and nobody elses

Christianity without compassion is faux religion. Christianity without compassion that results is no move to action is ineffectual. Jesus tests his disciple's compassion for people with frequent opportunities to show love and mercy. I wander how often we fail the exam?

Going to Church for the Wrong reason can be dangerous. Gone it seems, the fear of God. A married couple went to church and lied not to men but to God. They buried them that afternoon. It is in the Bible. It's a warning.

What does it take to get an adult to see who Jesus is and what authority He has over your life? Let's ask Saul.

Abraham with all his flaws and missteps, did one thing consistently from the beginning. He lived for the future. That faith sustained him and pleased God. Let's have the same character.