“To the Best of Your Ability” Romans 12:1-10 Introduction: “You are only as good as the tools in your toolbox.” A church is only as healthy as the range…
“Authority” Luke 10:1-12, 17-21 Introduction: Luke 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve. In Luke 10 he expands the ministry to seventy-two. (2 Corinthians 5:20) Ambassadors and (1…
“A Wandering Aramean” Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Introduction: Jeremiah 6:16 and standing at the crossroads. (v1) “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for…
“Something Old, Something New” Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Introduction: A matter of succession. Who replaces a visionary like Steve Jobs? Or a coach like Phil Jackson? Who replaces Moses? I. …
“Mazel Tov and L’Chaim” Deuteronomy 16:1-17 Introduction: Mother’s Day, Pentecost, Memorial Day, Graduate Recognition. Pentecost? I. The Big Three Jewish Feasts declare, “Look what God has done.” A. …
“The Poor Among You” Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Introduction: (v1) “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.” Seven year itch, 7-10 years for cell replacement (myth)…
“Fear, Walk, Love” Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Requirements for voting, for serving in the military, for driving, for practicing medicine. Requirements for having a child? I. (v12) “What does…
“A Stubborn People” Deuteronomy 9:4-19 Introduction: It’s easy for pride and arrogance to develop when you live in a land of great blessing. We might conclude that we deserve…
“Lest You Forget” Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Introduction: Amnesia medication, the peace of a colonoscopy, and dream drift I. Forgetting A. (v11) “Take care lest you forget the LORD your…
“Where Are the Nine?” Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: Leprosy causes nerve damage and disfiguring skin sores. Social stigma and isolation. Five little piggies, “this little piggy went to market…” Where…