Hidden Behind the Cross

November 15, 2008

“…they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them ‘Rabbi.’

The Fruit of the Kingdom of God

November 13, 2008

Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Matthew 21:43

Hebrews 11:4, Abel’s Faith

Heb 11:4

Abel’s Faith

Theme: Faith is superior to works.

Type: doctrinal/dedicatory

Introduction: Abel, the first man of faith

The Constancy of Christ

November 12, 2008

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Hebrews 11:5–6, Enoch’s Faith

Hebrews 11:5–6

Enoch’s Faith

Theme: Faith brings significance in life and hope for the future. God’s eye is on the one who has faith.

Pastoral — support and hope

The Influence of a Godly Man

September 23, 2008

While Ezra was praying … they too wept bitterly.

Ezra 10:1 NIV

Ezra wept … All the people were now weeping as if their hearts would break.

Protecting Your Joy

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice!

Philippians 4:4

What ever happened to joy?

Christians have the privilege of embracing life with a great and infectious sense of humor and good will. Dour…

Hebrews 11:3, Trusting in the Creator

Hebrews 11:3

Trusting in the Creator, Hebrews 11:3

Theme: Accepting God as the Creator of the universe is a matter of faith

Hebrews 11:20–23, The Future of Faith

Hebrews 11,20–23

The Future of Faith

Text: Hebrews 11:20–23

Theme: God’s grace is greater than our sin. His power is greater than our failures. His wisdom is greater than…

Nighttime thoughts

A little child kneels beside his bed with his father and prays, “Now I lay me down to sleep…”

His father kisses him on the head and says, “Sweet dreams, son.”

He slips into bed, hugs his teddybear and curls up with the family pet and drifts off…