Last Sunday, we looked at a conversation that a mother, Mrs. Zebedee, had with Jesus. This morning, I want us to take a look at a conversation that a father had with Jesus. Now, I think it’s safe that mothers and fathers are very different and they have totally different parenting styles. Those of you…
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Sermons on Faith
One of the most irritating things in life has to be the frustration of trying to resolve a problem with a company over the phone. Maybe you’ve got a product that’s not working the way it’s supposed to, or you’ve been charged for something that you shouldn’t have been charged for. So, you call the…
We know from Romans 8:28 that “all things work together for good to those who love the Lord.” And, as we often say, “It is not the case that all things in life are good, but all things in life can be used by God for good.” And I want to suggest to…
Most of you are probably aware that our country is deeply divided, and I don’t know if there is any hope of reconciliation. I’m not talking about the division between Republicans and Democrats. I’m not talking about the ways that different races are divided in our country today. I’m talking about something much deeper than…
In chapter 1, Habakkuk is saying, “God, I don’t understand.” In chapter 2, God said, “Be patient and wait.” And so, Habakkuk did wait. And even though things around him didn’t seem to be getting any better, Habakkuk is at peace in chapter 3….
When you find yourself struggling with your faith, when you don’t understand why God is doing the things that’s he’s doing or it just seems like he’s not doing anything at all, when everything around you just seems to be so unfair, how do we deal with that?…
If you’ve ever had a broken bone that had to be set in a cast, your doctor may have told you that, after it heals, the broken bone will be stronger than it ever was before…
If you have your Bibles, be turning to Galatians, chapter 2. We have been talking in this book about the gospel of Jesus Christ — the good news. Which we very much need because the truth is that you and I have fallen short. We have worshipped things that aren’t God. We have belittled and…
You may think I’m a little strange for this, but I am fascinated by people who have humorous epitaphs put on their tombstone. All of the following epitaphs that I’m going to share with you are real. Here lays Butch, We planted him raw. He was quick on the trigger, But slow on the draw.…
In Jon Bloom’s book “Not By Sight”, he talks about Peter walking on the water. You remember the story in Matthew 14 where the disciples are rowing across the Sea of Galilee when Jesus comes up to them walking on the water. And after getting over the shock of seeing him, Peter says, “Lord, if…