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“Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” What does v.1 mean? I cannot judge? No, you are required to at times 12 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? 13 God judges those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.” Matthew 18…

Matthew 22:1-14 Speaking of chosen - I think I regret choosing to preach on Mt 22:1-14 - I chose it because its complicated. And then - as I wrote my sermon I found myself getting more complicated. But here goes... My attention... Socks and Crocs If you know me well - you will know that I probably wouldn’t…

We will be back in Judges chapter nine today. Forsaking the King Impacts Generations Forsaking the King Breeds Treachery Forsaking the King Brings Judgment 29 Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and lived in his own house. 30 Now Gideon had seventy sons, his own offspring, for he had many wives. 31 And his…

Intro: A motorist was picked up unconscious after a crash, and was being carried to a nearby [gas] station. Upon opening his eyes, he began to kick and struggle frantically… Afterwards he explained that the first thing he saw was a "Shell" sign, and somebody was standing in front of the "S"! Hell is…

Introduction: We always like to see the bad guys get what’s coming to them. It seems like they always are getting away with things and sneaking around. Praise the Lord, He sees all things. Tonight as we near the end of our study in the Book of Jude, we learn of their fate and the emptiness that these…

This sermon was meant to be shared on Mothers day. But then several of us came down with Covid and we have not had services the past two weeks. That being said, I would still like to use the opening illustrations that I was originally planning to use … Two kids told their mother not to cook for Mother's…

Intro: We have been making our way through Chapter 5 of the Book of Daniel. By way of review, King Belshazzar held a huge banquet. He had made the mistake of using the sacred cups that were stolen from the temple in Jerusalem. He used them as part of his celebration… We called this “A Fatal Feast”. During…

Sleep is essential. One of the most important thing we can do for ourselves is get adequate amount of sleep. Now I admit this is not something I always do well, never had and trying to change that. Reputations focus on the past. This is not necessarily a bad thing and actually is most helpful. However,…

Palm Sunday – Luke 19: 28-44 Scene 1/ On the road Jesus took, a traveller would arrive first at Bethany and then come to Bethphage, about two miles from Jerusalem. The elevation at this point is about 2,600 feet, and from it you have a breathtaking view of the Holy City. The Lord was about to do something…

This was one of those weeks that left me feeling like we are surrounded by problems that no one can fix. Everything is broken and you could run around all day trying to avenge every injustice and rescue all the lost people and wear yourself out trying to show others how to live right. And maybe accomplish…

What happens when we — when Christians — begin talking about “sin” in our world? — People get angry, right? — They begin to yell about how judgmental the church is… about how even Jesus — the one we say is God — told us not to… What verse do they always quote? 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is taken from Deuteronomy 7:1-5 : “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering to take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the…

John 7:53-8:11 Notes for the message: 1. Teaching in the Courtyard , 7:53-8:2. This arrangement of the paragraph throws light for us upon the loneliness of Christ. “Every man went to his home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.” He had no home of His own. He was house-less and homeless in the world…

Revelation 15 (HCSB) 1 Then I saw another great and awe-inspiring sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven last plagues, for with them, God’s wrath will be completed. 2 I also saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had won the victory over the beast, his image, and the number…

Introduction So far in Daniel’s Story I’ve retold historical events. They have been stories that illustrate the relationship God has with His faithful people in times of crisis. There were stories that showed the grace of God in pursuing the hearts of pagan kings. They were stories that demonstrated…

Many of us love a good movie where the plot leads up to a climatic battle of good versus evil. Whether it is Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Batman, Harry Potter, Will Smith, or name your own. One thing is sure, evil most be overcome in order for good to triumph. The Revelation is not a movie, it is a foretelling…

Incorrect Judgments Judging by the Flesh Often in my life, I have wrongly looked upon people from a fleshly perspective. Meaning, I have thought in my own mind and heart that I understand what should be right and wrong. When I do this, I have placed myself as the ultimate judge over the life of another.…

Sabbath teaching continues Jesus is still in Jerusalem during feast of the Jews. And our story will continue there. A quick review: In Jerusalem for feast, we don’t know what one (5:1) Jesus meets man with infirmity (5:5) What was the infirmity, how long did the man have it? Jesus questions the man (5:6-8)…

Introduction There’s a saying that permeated yesterday - it says ‘Never Forget’. But as I pondered on what that meant, I was at a loss. Never forget what, exactly? Never forget the lives lost? Never forget the bravery of those on flight 93, or the firefighters running up the towers? Never forget that…

THE END TIMES – Sermon #35 Revelation 14:14-20 Intro : I just want to remind you that the Book of Revelation is not written in chronological order. The first three chapters tell of our Lord’s letters to seven actual churches that existed in John’s day. Those chapters also paint a clear portrait of the…

There are songs and paintings and a multitude of teachings about this subject. One of the preachers I follow talks about “demystifying” The Revelation. I like the thought of that. After all the book is called “Revelation” not “Confusion” For sure there are things in the book that are not easy to understand,…

As Jesus concludes his famous teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, he chooses to finish with a clear call not just to hear, but to obey. The crowds are amazed that he teaches with such authority. We reflect together on how we should respond.

Sign Acts Today we start in chapters 4 and 5 … last week we ended with 3:16 to end of chapter as the first sign acts. That is the term for the crazy things he does. These reenactments, visualizations, dramatic performances … he does something to communicate to the captives or something happening in Jerusalem…typically…

Introduction Author: Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the sons of Iddo (1:7). He is referenced in Ezra 5:1 and 6:14 as the “son of Iddo.” This second description is most likely using “son of” to mean “descendant of” as is common in the OT. Zechariah was a very common Jewish name, but and Iddo is mentioned…

Paul never missed an opportunity! Paul never missed an opportunity to share the gospel, preach the gospel, teach the gospel. In our passage tonight we see Paul ceasing the opportunity to talk about righteousness, self-control and the Judgment to come. Oh we are going to start with the verse from Acts…