The Time is Now

2 Timothy 4 There are some things that you cannot put off . . . you must do it right away or lose your opportunity. Once mother asked me to mow our yard. Growing up we had a fairly large yard (an acre and ½), the back was a 20 degree grade and the front […]

The Marks of a Saint

Psalms 26:2 Introduction “Mary loved church, but her sister didn’t. Mary said, ‘Let’s play church.’ ‘All right,’ said her sister, ‘but let’s play I’m absent.’ Too many do.But the Living Bible says, ‘Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do.’ Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a […]

Echo Principle

Obadiah 1:15 Introduction: Echo principle. What you say will come back. Little boy in me. Few months ago, Abigail and I went into Cathedral Caverns and heard the echo. You speak, and the sound comes back to you. 1) God will repay those who have harmed you.  Have you ever met any mean people? I […]

Keeping Your Heart for the World

Romans 5:5 Introduction: Have you ever noticed that a pro baseball player often has his best year just before he becomes a free agent?  Also, have you noticed that they often have one of their worst years just after they have signed a huge contract?Have you ever noticed how beautiful a bride is on her […]

A Church That Makes a Difference pt. 2

Matthew 16:13-20 Church, Faith, Prayer, Love Introduction: Dr. Fredrick Sampson, Mt Lebanon Baptist Church in Louisville, told this dream in the late 60’s.  He dreamed someone had a toothache and then walked into the dentist office and left feeling great.  Then, someone had disheveled air and walked into the beauty parlor and left feeling great.  Then, […]

A Church That Makes a Difference

Matthew 16:13-20 Church, Faith, Prayer, Love Introduction: Dr. Fredrick Sampson, Mt Lebanon Baptist Church in Louisville, told this dream in the late 60’s.  He dreamed someone had a toothache and then walked into the dentist office and left feeling great.  Then, someone had disheveled air and walked into the beauty parlor and left feeling great.  Then, […]