Yesterday, I went to a coffee shop to do some of my sermon preparation. What struck me, in addition to Genesis 2:16-17, was one of the other customers. In fact, he was sitting at the table next to me. He was friendly. He talked to nearly everyone who came into the shop, but didn’t push [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Public Information Officer
Posted in Christian life, evangelism, my life on February 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, preaching, Sermons on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I had the privilege of preaching on Genesis 2:4-15. Here is a summary of my sermon in the space of one sentence: God placed Adam in the garden, provided for him, and had a purpose for him.
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, preaching, Sermons on February 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »
This morning, I had the privilege of listening to a great sermon by Duane Decker of China Outreach Ministries. Here is a summary of his sermon in one sentence: King Saul’s downhill slide (and anyone else’s) – brought on by carelessness, callousness, cynicism, and corruption – can be cured by our position in Christ, our [...]
Church Matters
Posted in Book Report, church, contemporary evangelicalism on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“What do I need the church for? Can’t I read my Bible and grow and worship on my own?” Sadly, the attitude I call “Me, Jesus, and my Bible” is still present among Christians today. This attitude is a denial of the truth that healthy spiritual growth always takes place in the context of Christian [...]
Precious in the sight of the Lord
Posted in Ministry, Miscellaneous on February 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Psalm 116:15). Cindy Hamilton, a member of our church, died earlier this week. It was my honor and privilege to lead the memorial service we had for her at Immanuel this afternoon. Cindy battled cancer for the last two years, but you [...]
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, preaching, Sermons on February 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I had the privilege of preaching on Genesis 2:1-3 this morning. Here is a one-sentence summary of my sermon: God’s example of resting on the seventh day is a principle which applies to us today.
Asking Better Questions
Posted in church, church attendance, contemporary evangelicalism on February 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“How many people go to your church?” I get asked that question a lot, but I’m never quite sure how to answer it. I could give a strictly factual answer, but don’t want to encourage the “bigger-is-better, bigger-means-God-is-blessing” attitude that’s so prevalent today (especially since the church I pastor is not large by any stretch of [...]
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, preaching, Sermons on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This morning, I had the privilege of preaching on Genesis 1:28. Here is a summary of my sermon in one sentence: We are to reproduce a godly offspring and heritage through bearing and bringing up children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Book Report – The God Who Is There
Posted in Bible, Book Report, Books, Recommendations on February 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Don Carson is a scholar of the highest caliber. More than that, he is a man with a “mind on fire for God.” Pascal, who coined that phrase, would be proud. The majority of Carson’s books are scholarly in nature, but this one – The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story – [...]
