A Study of Matthew 5:21-26
INTRODUCTION:
Suggestions for constructing a good sermon:
1. First, make the introduction as interesting as you possibly can.
2. Second, make the conclusion as interesting as you possibly can.
3. Third, make the introduction and the conclusion as close together as you possibly can!
Reminds me of a pastor on one Sunday afternoon who asked his wife, “Do you [...]
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ANGER WITH ONE ANOTHER
Posted in Christian Living on November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A Personal Mission Statement pt.2
Posted in Christian Living on September 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Disciple’s Ideas and Pride
A powerful story found in 2 Kings 5 -17 illustrates how we can allow our own preconceived ideas and pride to get in the way of God’s blessings:
1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his [...]
A Personal Mission Statement pt.1
Posted in Christian Living on September 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A Disciple’s Life’s Accomplishments
One of the popular concepts in personal development today is drafting a personal mission statement. For some this is a list of specific things they want to accomplish in their personal and professional lives during their lifetime. For others it is a one or two sentence summary of their overall aspirations and [...]
Five Stages of Renewal
Posted in Christian Living on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Below are five stages of renewal as presented by Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. (christianpost.com). Please reflect upon these and see what God is saying to you.
Every time a new reformation has come, five renewals have preceded it. The awakening and reformation of the global church will begin with [...]
Common Sense Philosophy
Posted in Christian Living on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
• The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with watches you from the mirror every morning.
• Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
• Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
• It doesn’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
• Remember that silence is sometimes [...]
The Awesomeness of God
Posted in Christian Living on April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A friend sent me this the other day in a email and even though I don’t know its original source I thought it worth sharing in the Ozark Oracle this week… The Awesomeness of God!
In Chemistry – He turned water to wine.
In Biology – He was born without the normal conception.
In Physics – He disproved [...]
And thats the end of the story…
Posted in Bible Study, Christian Living, Haggai on April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When we look at world events, sometimes we are prone to question the future. Nations rise against each other and often only stalemates in accomplishing whatever they are after. If we look only at history and current events, we could get very discouraged and wonder what tomorrow holds. However when we look at the Scriptures, [...]
The Wise Indian
Posted in Bible Study, Christian Living on April 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Recently someone browsing through the 40th Anniversary Issue of Reader’s Digest (dated Feb.1962), came across this reprint from the Washington News, and found it quite interesting in light of our current debates.
The quote reads – Vice President Lyndon Johnson received the following message from a Native American Indian Chief on a reservation:
“Be careful with your immigration [...]
Wisdom, Discernment and Guidance
Posted in Bible Study, Christian Living on April 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In choosing the path we will follow in our daily walk first we must seek direction for our lives.
Each new day we are presented with the same situation as Joshua and the children of Israel after Moses had died. Camped on the opposite side of Jordan River from the Promised Land, they were facing a [...]
The Encouragements of Easter Sunday
Posted in Bible Study, Christian Living on March 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As I sat enjoying the blessings of God and the manifestations of His power on Easter Sunday; I began to think of what could this day mean to us throughout the entire year…It is a continuing encouragement.
“The Encouragement of Easter”
I Peter 1:3-9
