Sermon in the Pocket

When Jesus gave the instruction to not judge other people, was He really saying that everyone should mind their own business?  References: Matthew 7:1-6 & 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Would you like to be a millionaire?  Reference: Matthew 25:14-30

What advice did Jesus give for people who wrestle with fear and anxiety?  References: Matthew 6:25-34

When Jesus talks about storing up treasure in Heaven, he is talking about a lot more than just money.  References: Matthew 6:19-24, Ecclesiastes 2:18-22, & Matthew 16:24-27

Many of us are familiar with The Lord's Prayer, but what is the significance behind those words we pray?  References: Matthew 6:5-15, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 8:14-17, Luke 22:42, James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 23:34, & Luke 18:1-8

During this time of year when we celebrate love, let's talk about what is necessary for us to love others and what truly makes acts of love meaningful to others.  Reference: John 13:1-17

Many of us know that God wants us to love our enemies, but why is it important for us to do so?  References: Matthew 5:43-48 & Matthew 18:12-14

If we "turn the other cheek" like Jesus instructs us to do, does that mean we just let people walk over us?  References: Matthew 5:38-42, Leviticus 24:19-20, Genesis 34, & Matthew 6:25

What exactly was Jesus asking his followers to do when He told them to be like salt and light?  References: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:1, Hebrews 11:1, & 1 John 4:4

I was going to preach a sermon on a small portion of this passage, but I felt like I needed to share the whole thing.  Reference: Matthew 5-7

In this time of year when people set new goals and resolutions for their lives, what does the Bible say about what our renewal process should look like?  References: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 & John 3:27-30

What does the birth of Christ show us about the relationship between the Divine and humanity?  References: Luke 2:1-21, Genesis 1:27, & Romans 3:22-24

Did Jesus actually come to bring peace on Earth?  References: Matthew 10:34-36, John 14:27, John 16:32-33, Luke 2:13-14, Romans 8:38-39, & Jeremiah 17:7-8

Why would Jesus have a problem with his disciples rejoicing a successful ministry done in His name, and what does it teach us about joy?  References: Luke 10:17-24, Ezekiel 18:23, & Isaiah 64:6

How does God's love and law both reach out to help broken people?  References: 1 John 4:16 & John 8:2-11

How was a depressed man given hope of a brighter future?  References: Luke 5:1-15 & Joshua 6

Is thankfulness required to live a righteous life?  References: Luke 12:13-21, John 14:6, Matthew 6:24, Mark 8:36-37, 1 John 4:20, James 2:14-17, & Luke 21:1-4

Samson was very dedicated and loyal to everything in his life, but it wasn't always a good thing.  References: Judges 13-16 & Numbers 6

Jephthah's greatest victory takes place at the same time as his greatest failure. What lessons should we learn from his great mistake?  References: Judges 11:29-40, Genesis 22:1-19, 2 Kings 16:2-3, & 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Jephthah was a mighty warrior who was treated as an outcast. What lessons can we learn from his interactions with others?  References: Judges 11:1-28 & Deuteronomy 2:9, 19

A special episode this week! Enjoy listening to me read through the research paper I wrote as my senior project in college. It's surprising how much more accurate it has become in our world today!

Not all of the leaders mentioned in Judges did God's will.  References: Judges 9, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:10, & Matthew 23:27-28

I was surprised what I discovered as I took a closer look into the judgements that Gideon made as God's judge.  References: Judges 8:4-27 & Leviticus 24:17-22

How can Gideon's success be emulated in our own lives?  References: Judges 7:9-8:3

How is the preparation of Gideon's army filled with parallels for how God raises up people in the church?  References: Judges 7:1-8 & 1 Peter 3:15-16