HABAKKUK – 2

Perhaps the greatest expression of undaunted faith ever penned came from the Old Testament spokesman, Habakkuk. Most prophets spoke to the people for God. Habakkuk spoke to God for the people. He lived in times that were hard on faith. He saw the righteous suffering and the wicked prospering. He asked God the two questions

HABAKKUK – 1

God never explains himself. He rarely gives reasons. The events that unfold in our world seldom make sense. We, therefore, are confronted with the basic tenet of Christianity: The righteous live by faith. On Saturday, March 9, 2002, three women were killed in Chicago when part of a 25-foot aluminum scaffold fell in high winds

HOSEA

The most minor thing about the Minor Prophets is their place in the life of the church today. Many of our people have never waded through the prophets’ robust theology of the God who disciplines his children and calls them to repentance. As a result, the word-pictures and often dismal future leave people either confused

IS THERE A GOD ?

PART 3 The human brain: … Simultaneously processes an amazing amount of information. Your brain takes in all the colors and objects you see, the temperature around you, the pressure of your feet against the floor, the sounds around you, the dryness of your mouth, the texture of your mobile device. Your brain holds and

IS THERE A GOD ?

PART 2 Just once wouldn’t you love for someone to simply show you the evidence for God’s existence? No arm-twisting. No statements of, “You just have to believe.” Well, here is an attempt to candidly offer some of the reasons which suggest that God exists. WATER Colorless, odorless and without taste, and yet no living

IS THERE A GOD ?

PART 1 People grapple in many ways with the question, “Is there a God?” They may examine the scientific evidences from the physical creation around us. They can point out the fascinating intricacies of human anatomy, such as our eyes or brains, or cite analogies of how a working watch could never accidentally come into being. They can focus

Idle Words

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” – Matthew 12:36-37 For the all-knowing God, it is not hard to keep a record of our every sin and even

WISDOM OF JESUS CHRIST

In our modern internet fueled society, we are people who need things fast, information comes fast to us, we can look up any answer on our computer phones, we have to have things fast, fast food, fast travel; waiting and listening has become something of a lost art. This morning we have heard an interaction

An Unlikely Advocate – 1 Samuel 25

Abigail- A Woman Of Strength And Courage Some situations, even though the circumstances do not directly involve us, need our input and involvement. Abigail is a wonderful example of one who did this with the utmost grace, gentleness, and courage. Four things stand out in this story that can help us to know how and

David vs. Goliath: We’re Teaching the Story All Wrong

When little Johnny is taught the story of Noah’s ark, he learns three truths from it:1) Noah was good and God loved him;2) Noah was obedient and God saved him;3) If Johnny is good and obedient, God will love and save him, too. All narratives are easily kidnapped and pressed into service by our self-absorbed