Being a father is never easy.  It is much more than simply getting up, going to work, and bringing home a paycheck to make sure that you keep a roof over your head and food on the table.  Being a father also means living with integrity; being a man of open honor and honesty. Some of the greatest lessons I learned from my father came not from what he said, but what he did. Our children watch our every step to see how we live our lives and whether or not our walk matches our talk. The legacy we leave is seen in how they eventually walk themselves.

When I Contemplate God

September 6, 2015
“Wow, who could do this but God." This morning, I want us to see God the way Paul saw Him, to contemplate the greatness of the One we serve —…
Our God is so abundantly fair. He tells us that in obedience to His will by His mercy and grace I can be saved. On the other hand, He tells…
The story of Blind Bartimaeus is an example of how men are saved from sin. He was poor and blind, be he wanted to be delivered from darkness. He believed…
We have all been thrilled at the story of the young shepherd David as he, armed only with his sling, went against the champion of the Philistines, Goliath. Years have…

How Concerned Are You?

August 16, 2015
How often do we hear someone say, “the church is not growing”. When answers are sought as to why, people often say: a.) Preachers aren’t preaching anymore, they are pastoring.…
Maybe you have seen the movie Ben Hur. Today we want to talk about a different Hur. This Hur is only mentioned a couple of times in the Bible. We…
Jacob did not walk up the ladder even in his dream, but it took him to a higher level. He left the old behind and became a man of faith,…
You may not know who Jemima is. We want to consider Job's regular custom of praying for his children. Fathers, if you are concerned enough about your children's spiritual welfare…

More Than Conquerors

August 2, 2015
Nothing seems stable in our world anymore. All around us we are being reminded of the insecurity we will face in life: a.) Health b.) Occupation c.) Financial d.) Society…