THE CHARMS OF THE SAVIOR – Luke 5:27-32

Preached September 18, 2011 from Luke 5:27-32 Theme: This passage shows us why it is that even the most hardened sinners felt drawn to Jesus. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I had a wonderful lunch last week with a dear friend who’s a pastor on the other side of town. It’s...
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FROM A FALLEN RACE TO ABUNDANCE OF GRACE – Romans 5:12-21

Preached September 11, 2011 from Romans 5:12-21 Theme: This passage shows us how God turned our fall in Adam into an opportunity to shower His abounding grace upon us. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Today is the tenth anniversary of the most pivotal event of this generation. Over the...
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THE PERIL OF PATHS NOT PONDERED – 2 Kings 21:18-26

Preached September 4, 2011 from 2 Kings 21:18-26 Theme: We must not follow the paths taken by others without carefully considering where God says those paths will lead . (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Not long ago in our study of the kings of Judah, we considered King Manasseh. He was...
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THE GREATEST CONVERSATION – Luke 23:39-43

Preached August 28, 2011 from Luke 23:39-43 Theme: God’s saving grace is revealed to us through the conversation Jesus had with the two men who were crucified with Him. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, I ask you to turn with me to the twenty-third chapter of the Gospel...
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CHRISTIAN CONDUCT IN A FRUSTRATING WORLD – 1 Peter 3:8-12

Preached August 14, 2011 from 1 Peter 3:8-12 Theme: We are to prove ourselves to be God’s people in this world by how we respond to the frustrating challenges around us. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Sometimes, in my personal reading of the Scriptures, I run across a passage that...
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GOD'S LESSONS TO REBELS – 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Preached August 7, 2011 from 2 Chronicles 33:1-17 Theme: The story of King Manasseh teaches us lessons about the dangers of a rebellion. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We return this morning to our study of the Kings of Judah. And today, we come to the story of King Manasseh—a king...
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