What is faith? A direct answer has been provided for us in the 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews. This one book of the Bible provides in its forty relatively short verses an exact meaning, and some definitive examples of this often misunderstood and often undervalued spiritual principle. Hebrews begins with the definition, that … Continue reading The Substance and Evidence That is True Faith
April Fool’s
You pick up the receiver at work to answer a call to your business, and find no answer. The phone line sounds like it is dead in fact. And yet even though you answered the call, the phone just keeps on ringing.Then you finally notice it...someone has taped down the 'plunger' on your telephone's main … Continue reading April Fool’s
He who sows discord among brothers
For the past six weeks this regular 'Sunday Sermon' series has covered Proverbs 6:16-19 in which the Bible speaks of "6 Things the Lord Hates (7 an Abomination)", and today we wrap the discussion with that 7th and final item.This item speaks particularly to families, and serves as both a calling and a warning not … Continue reading He who sows discord among brothers
The Baptism of the Lord
Today we bring the official Church season of Christmas to a close by celebrating another important moment in the life of Jesus Christ, his baptism.As preparation for His coming, Jesus' cousin who is known to us as John the Baptist has emerged from the wilderness and is preaching that change is coming. John is telling … Continue reading The Baptism of the Lord