Prov. 23:12-28 Three weeks ago, we started looking at the writings of Solomon in Prov. 22-24. Contained in these three chapters are 30 sayings from a father to his son: born out of a deep desire to help his son to grow and learn and be successful. Like any father, Solomon simply wanted his son to succeed in life. And from these…
Sermons on Christian Living
Pro. 22:29-23:11 The “thirty sayings of Solomon” are not an exhaustive list. They cover multiple different topics: from justice, to relationships, to personal conduct, to the pursuit of wisdom, itself. Previously, we considered the first 5 sayings: considering wisdom, justice, associations, spending, and respect. Today, we’ll look at the next 6 sayings, that cover 4 key topics. As a father, I want…
1 Timothy 3:2 These attributes are requirements for Godly leadership—and they must all be present for a man to be qualified to serve as an elder—a shepherd over God’s flock! But what about everyone else? I’d argue that most of the characteristics Paul describes as requirements for an elder also point to traits that God calls for all Christians to strive to…
Pro. 22:17-28 We sometimes think of Proverbs as being little more than a collection of fortune-cookie statements. But it’s far more than that. For the next chapter, he provides a list of recommendations—wisdom that he hopes that, if they but follow, they’ll find a successful and Godly life. This Father’s Day, I’d like for us to start a series where we learn…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 I could spend months looking solely at the letters to the Thessalonians! But today, I’d like us to look towards the end of the letter. For, as we find ourselves nearing the end of the letter, Paul turns to the biggest problem that was facing the hearts of the Christians in Thessalonica: a similar problem facing many of us…
Revelation 21:5-8 What is the second death? How can John promise there would be “no more death”?
1 John 4:7-21 This morning, we discussed how we are to have love for our brothers and sisters and how this love is to be a sacrificial love. Tonight, we are going to look at the very fount of love, Himself: God. So much of what the world views as love today has nothing to do with the true and pure love…
Matthew 7:1-5 What does Jesus say about judgment? How does His illustration about a mote of dust compare to our judgment of others? Join us as we look at the parables of Matthew 7 as Jesus closes out His sermon on the mount.
1 John 3:10-18 In this lesson, we explore the profound concept of true Christianity, emphasizing the importance of sacrificial love and service to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Drawing from biblical teachings, we delve into the idea that genuine love is reflected in our actions and willingness to lay down our lives for others, just as Jesus did for us. Join…
Ruth 3:1-18; Ruth 4:1-22 Can God restore a broken soul? This isn’t just a thought-question. For most of us have, at some point or another, felt this feeling of abandonment and brokenness. Can God do the thing we struggle to do: can He heal and redeem our trauma and bring us through to something better? For the answer, we turn to Ruth…