The Church is a Hospital for Sinners

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most respected leaders of modern history. Despite being a Hindu, Gandhi admired Jesus and often quoted from the Sermon on the Mount. Gandhi’s rejection of Christianity grew out of an incident that happened when he was a young man...
The Confession of a Sin Addict

The Confession of a Sin Addict

June 9, 2019 The Confession of a Sin Addict Romans 7:21-8:1 If we patterned our church services after a twelve step program like Alcoholics Anonymous, someone might stand up and introduce themselves each Sunday morning like this: Hello. My name is Michael, and I am...
God Speaks Through Whomever God Wishes

God Speaks Through Whomever God Wishes

Standing beneath a tent beside a freshly dug grave on a very hot May afternoon, I listened to the granddaughter of the deceased read the 23rdPsalm. After sharing how she would remember her grandfather, she comforted her family with words beyond her years that...
Living a Life That’s Not in Vain

Living a Life That’s Not in Vain

May 26, 2019 Ecclesiastes 2:7a-11 How many of you know the names of your grandparents? How many of you know your great grandparents, their accomplishments, and something about their character? What about your great-great-grandparents? What this tells us is that within...
Will Jesus Be the Only One in Heaven With Scars?

Will Jesus Be the Only One in Heaven With Scars?

John 20:19-31 May 19, 2019 One of the most beautiful languages is not spoken. It is the language of the hearing impaired. In addition to its ability to assist the deaf in communication, sign language can be beautiful in its presentation. Some of the signs for words...