Sermons
The Spirit of Adoption and Inheritance
To reach the Roman people for Christ in the book of Romans, he uses Rome's legal system to provide a picture they would understand. In Romans 8, Paul uses the legal contract called adoption to convey our new position in Christ.
Divine Appointments In Daily Life
History is full of examples of seemingly random encounters that changed the lives, communities, and even nations. But from God's point of view, there are no random encounters. There are only divine appointments—moments He has set up for His purposes.
Speak the Name: Introduction
This is Trinity Sunday, and Matthew 28:16-20 and specifically verse 19 speak to the Trinity as it is revealed in Scripture, not through a single “definition verse,” but through a pattern of divine self-disclosure in which Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God, distinct from one another, and yet united as one God. This is the first of four postings of a sermon entitled "Speak the Name."
Realize Our Commitment With Our Participation
It is one thing to say we believe in God’s vision; it is quite another to participate in the vision that God is giving us. In my years of ministry, the people with the most complaints were invariably the people who were the least involved in the church's work. Do you know why that is? Those who sit on the sidelines and don’t roll up their sleeves and help to fulfill the vision cannot focus on what God is doing in our midst.
WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES AS GOD SEES US
We have heard what God says to us; now, we need to see ourselves as God sees us after we have become Christians and He has become our Father. Psychologists tell us that a child’s belief in themselves is deeply influenced by their interpretation of how their parents view them, for example - Self-Worth and Confidence. Positive reinforcement, love, and encouragement from parents help build a child’s self-worth and confidence. Children who believe their parents see them as capable and valuable are likelier to develop healthy self-esteem.