- Imagine the Magi - Matthew 2:1-12
So why then do we think that each year Christmas will be great?
- You're Dreaming of What? - Psalm 46:10
However, what was supposed to be the perfect snowfall became the perfect storm.
- Don't Grow up! - Luke 2:25-32
- The Man Behind The Lion - Romans 12:6
Have you guessed who I’m talking about yet?
- Do Something! - Matthew 7:21-23
A recent survey found that 77% of Americans believe in Heaven.
- See Ya! - Philippians 3:8-9
Think you’re having a bad day?
- Trick or Truth - 1 Corinthians 9:22
But what is the history of this particular day? The story may surprise you.
- Where are you God? - Various Scripture
And that’s just where Satan would love us to be.
- Where Are You Going? - Romans 12:2
They can’t…He can.
- Who Needs Prayer? - Various Scripture
Kneeling is definitely best.
- That's Impossible! - Matthew 12:46-47
Do you believe God wants to use you?
- Thumbs Up For Hell? - Various Scripture
For all the people who have done you wrong...
- Jesus In The House! - Matthew 7:24-27
Not a real house of course...
- Firestarter - James 3:6
And the tongue is a flame of fire.
- Forget First Aid - Various Scripture
Have you had any accidents lately?
- Been Chopping Too Hard? - Psalm 37:7
One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest.
- He Dropped The Ball - Philippians 4:8
I really can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t a Los Angeles Lakers fan.
- A Message You Can't Afford To Miss - 1 Peter 5:8
SURELY you don't want to give all this up.
- Got Peace? - Isaiah 26:3
If only...
- Welcome Home! - Ephesians 1:5
You are a child of God.
- A Story With A Point - Luke 23:24
What pain do you need to take to God right now?
- His Light Shone Bright - 2 Corinthians 4:6-7
He described himself as a ‘happy pagan’.
- Clueless - John 3:1-16
I think I’m going with the Chinese proverb on this one...
- Someone Is Watching You-1 Peter 5:8
It starts with that really creepy feeling...
- The Secret To Happiness-Ezekiel 28:12-17
I would dare you to prove me wrong.
- A Quarter For Jesus?Matt 23:25-28
It starts with the basics.
- How Could A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell?-2 Peter 3:9
I see their point.
- Let's Get This Party Started!-matt 9:9-13
Probably just another average run of the mill day for Matthew.
- Beware The Mule! - Ephesians 4:31-32
- Recipe For A Happy Father's Day - Matthew 6:14-15
Then we have to come along and have a holiday highlighting the whole thing.
- Life Is Like A Bowl Of Peanuts - Romans 12:1-2
Life is not always as it seems, wouldn’t you agree?
- You Won the Lottery - Ephesians 1:3
Have you been asking Jesus for your dollar back lately?
- Look Familiar? - Scriptures from Matthew
Yes, God designed us to pursue, but not things on earth.
- Maximizing Memorial Day-1Timothy 2:1-3
When was the last time you prayed for our nation and its leaders?
- The Lion Doesn't Sleep Tonight! - 1 Peter 5:8
Have you ever wondered why the Apostle Peter describes Satan as a lion?
- Been Walked On? - Luke 11:39
Some people can tolerate them, some cannot.
- Many Roads to God
Did you know that there are over 10,000 distinct religious groups in the world?
- The Meanest Mom in the World - Prov. 6:20
Why, oh why, did we have to have a mother who made us feel different from our friends?
- American Idolater - Various Scripture
Am I telling you how to spend your money?
- Party On? - Revelation 5:13
The location is out of this world.
- Hole Ting - James 4:1-2
Who taught him that?
- Smile- God Loves You! - Psalm 139:3-18
In fact, He knows everything about you.
- Famous Last Words - Luke 24
Don’t be a boneheaded believer
- Look! - Luke 23:48-49
I don't wish you a happy Easter.
- How to Feel Better - Various Scripture
Ever been picked on?
- Let's God-Size it! - Matthew 5:14-15
Do you hold a grudge against anyone for any reason?
- Happiness is... - Matthew 5:3-11
I think you see the difference.
- Crab Grabbing - Genesis 3:1
This may sound a little fishy to you, but I guarantee it is absolutely true.
- Are You In The Lord's Army? - 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Sure, it’s a kids’ song...
- Dead End - Prov. 14:11-13
I knew it didn’t look quite right.
- The Sky is Falling! - Isaiah 41:10
Yes, we are at war.
- Time to Chill? - John 13:35
Oops- end of sermon...
- Got Milk? - I Corinthians 3:1-3
Did you know that every Christian has two ages?
- The Luck of the Irish - Matt. 28:19-20
Just who did this guy think he was?
- Listen Up! - Matt. 13:58
Our Jesus is a mystery, and He moves in mysterious ways.
- Pig Out! - Isaiah 1:18-19
Living at home is like such a drag!
- Test for Echo - Gal. 6:7-8
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
- Nobody Loves Me - Col. 3:10
So how does that make you feel?
- Don't be a Rolling Stone! - Col. 3:10
Are you a stone that keeps jumping of God’s table?
- Pooh-itis - 1 Corinth. 9:16
"Did you fall into the river, Eeyore?"
- Sneaky Snakes! - Gen. 3:1
Did God really say that I shouldn’t ___________?
- What's love got to do with it? - 1 John 4:11
- Are You A BB Head? - Matt. 16:18
Oh forget it. I’ll get to the point!
- The Real Me? - 2 Chron. 16:9
Were we thinking that we could surprise God?
- Let's Skip Church! - Hebrews 10:25
The dog ate my directions
- Not So Super Sunday - Psalm 60:12
Ok, I’ll stop whining.
- God's View of the Game - Hebrews 12:1
Have I completely lost it?
- The Test You Can't Skip - Various Scripture
I’m put on this earth to get as much pleasure and profit as possible.
- Home Sweet Home? - Proverbs 1:17
No, I’m not talking about cannibalism!
- Cheater! - Luke 11:48
They were the kind of people that you (most likely) would avoid at all costs.
- You Could Learn a Lot From a Donkey - Mark 15:13
O.K.- let’s do an exercise in self-reflection for a moment.
- The Devil Made You Do it? - Matthew 4:1-11
Lie or get into serious trouble.
- Here Comes The Judge! - Various Scripture
Wait a minute, who’s the idiot here?
- A New Year's Prayer Solution - Psalm 90:12
Are you two-faced?
- You're Dreaming of What? - Psalm 46:10
However, what was supposed to be the perfect snowfall became the perfect storm.
- O Scary Night - Luke 2:8-18
God loves to use the unusable.
- Drinking Problem - John 4:13-14
They were dying of thirst.
- I Mail Dead People - Hebrews 4:12-13
Just when you thought you had heard everything...
- Christmas 'cookies' - Various Scripture
This time of year, I generally start what I call the "Christmas Chow Down".
- Support Your Local Youth Leader!
I would like to issue a challenge today to redefine your perception of a youth leader.
- Crybabies - Psalm 34:15
Why do infants cry?
- The Real Thanksgiving - Various Scriptures
One thanksgiving, two men, two offerings, and two totally different reactions.
- The Pardon - Matthew 19:16
He did it. He wasn't making any excuses either...
- Word Up! - Hebrews 10:24
Think about how Jesus might have turned out if He had listened to His critics!
- The Voices in My Head - Various Scripture
I used to hate mornings.
- The Truth About The Bible! - Various Scripture
"Okay," said his father. "So, Son, what does the Bible mean?"
- Roll the Bones! - 1 Corinthians 15:14-19
What is the main thing?
- The Popularity Conspiracy - Galatians 1:10
Are you on a secret quest for popularity?
- Got Prophecy? - II Peter 1:16
The Bible is being called inaccurate- go figure!
- I Beg Your Pardon - Ephesians 4:32
Feeling like a prisoner?
- Bad Company - I Corinthians 15:22
Should friends be friends forever?
- Mirror Mirror On the Wall - Romans 8:37
Do you need a "soul lift"?
- Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down - John 10:9-11
Warning: Drinking seawater can be hazardous to your soul
- All Fired Up - Exodus 3:14
Is it possible to be hired by being fired?
- The Sounds of Silence - James 1:19
Ever wonder why God gave us two ears and one mouth?
- New Year's Riskolutions - Numbers 13
Resolutions- who ever invented them anyway?
- Bah Humbug! - Galatians 5
Hark how the blues...
- Starlight, Starbright - Colossians 1:15-16
The REAL reason for the season
- Do you hear what I hear? - Luke 2:1-8
'Twas the night before Christmas...
- Jesus Freak - Matthew 5:11-12
What would people say if they found out I'm a...
- Make Your Mark - 2 Timothy 2:15
Just a few minutes with God goes a long way!
- Hell is for Real - Revelation 20:15
Hell...the final frontier...the last stop on the voyage of the ship Humanity...
- Look Both Ways Before Crossing - Hebrews 12:13-14
The statements of Scripture are not just words on a page or the ramblings of Jesus freaks.
- A Patriot for God - John 8:36
Let this holiday remind you that we have been set free from a life of slavery to Satan.
- Spiritual Packrats! - Psalm 139:23
Why do people allow a disarray of debris to pervade their personal space?
- Left Behind, or Right Behind? - Titus 2:13
When we keep our focus on the return of Christ, it brings life into perspective.
- Whose Life is it Anyway? - Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is fun, fun, fun and to die is like…a bummer, y’know?
- Which Father Knows Best? - John 8:41-45
When we placed our faith in Christ, we were adopted into a new family.
- Who's the Christian Mole? - Proverbs 6:16,19
Satan is currently taking applications from believers to become moles.
- When All Hell Breaks Loose - Ephesians 6:12
There’s only one way to stop a bully... get someone bigger and stronger to stop him for you.
- Summer Blues
You have the opportunity to share your faith in ways that would be difficult during the school year.
- Jesus Hates Sin, This I Know - Psalm 45:7
If you can’t muster up hate for something that does all that, check your pulse- you may be dead
- You Don't Know Prayer! - I Thessalonians 5:17
The minute we close the door to the span of heaven, we open the gate to the pit of hell.
- The Only True Failure is the Quitter - II Corinthians 4:1
Is the Christian life a little more difficult than you bargained for?
- Dead Sea Christians - John 7:38
Is your Christian life feeling like Malibu Beach, or is it more like muddy muck?
- Persecution University - IITimothy 3:12
Did you know that all but one of the apostles died a martyr’s death?
- The Meanest Mom in the World - Proverbs 6:20
Why, oh why, did we have to have a mother who made us feel different from our friends?
- The Rock that Doesn't Roll - Psalms 18:2
Sometimes it can seem like the entire world has turned its back on us.
- S.O.S.! - I Timothy 6:21
We must give careful attention to our devotion to Christ so that we don't get caught in a drift.
- God's Got Mail! - John 17
In God’s network, there is no such thing as an undeliverable prayer.
- Sticks and Stones - Ephesians 4:29
Those who learn to encourage will stand out like a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day.
- Don't Use the Force! - Acts 1:8
Do you ever secretly wish that you could live in the world of “Star Wars”?
- Life Worth Living - Psalms 139:13-14
Most people would call it living when someone is alive- you know, like ‘death challenged’?
- Columbine Crossroads - II Timothy 4:7
If you go against the flow, you may be swept under.
- Sonshine - Luke 24:5-6, Romans 8:31-39
Ever feel like there are seasons that go on inside your spirit?
- Send in the Calvary! - Crucifixion accounts from the Gospels
Come to think of it, I don’t want Easter Sunday to be just another ordinary day...
- The Loveliness of Loneliness - Mark 1:32,25
If the Son of God Himself needed a reflective respite with the Redeemer, how much more do we?
- Who Wants to be a Martyr? - Mark 16:5-7
If we are unfaithful in sharing the gospel, then we make a mockery of the Apostles’ suffering
- Help is On the Way! - Luke 22:31-32
Do you think the prayers of the Son of God go unanswered?
- Da Bomb - Romans 1:16
Have you ever pictured the gospel as a bomb?
- All You Need is Love - John 13:34-35
If you set up pre-requisites for loving others, then you are disobedient to Christ.
- Chasing The Wind - Galatians 3:3
Have you been drinking seawater?
- From the Goo to the Zoo to You? - Genesis 1-2
Truth is nothing to Monkey around with.
- Hot Line to Heaven - Colossians 4:2
How to pray with an attitude!
- Tragic Birthday To Me - Luke 13:1-5
Monday, March 5th reminded us on just how evil the days really are.
- Touched by An Angel - Hebrews 13:2
The powerful, invisible, holy messengers of the King are all around you!
- Sleepy Saints - Judges 16:20
There are many Christians that are starting to ‘doze off’ in their spiritual lives.
- VIRUS ALERT:ADVENT VIRUS - Luke 2:8-11
Be on the alert for symptoms of inner HOPE, PEACE, JOY AND LOVE
- Wimpy Worship? - I Peter 2:9
If I were to ask you to define worship, what would you say?
- Handling Holiday Unhappiness - Hebrews 13;5
Caution! The Holidays May Be Hazardous To Your Mental Health.
- Where Have All The Bibles Gone? - Mark 13:31
It has been said the “familiarity breeds contempt”, and I think that is the case.
- Letter From A Friend - I Peter 5:8
You are so amazingly ungrateful, I like that about you.
- Does God Think I'm A Fool? - Luke 12:20-21
Let’s stop making the “bigger barn” plans, and focus on the “bigger Kingdom”
- God And The Seven Dwarves - Various Passages
When we are discontent and not thankful, we slap God in the face.
- Christian Turtles And Believer Bunnies - Phil. 3:13-14
In their pride and self-confidence, they lie down for spiritual "breaks".
- The Aliens Are Coming! - I Peter 2:11
The Popular Culture Will Never Endorse Biblical Christianity.
- Having A Bad Day? - Genesis 39:23
Doesn’t God care about my circumstances?
- Frogs And Depression - 1 John 1:9
Life without righteousness is going nowhere fast.
- Please, No More Changes! - Malachi 3:6
Why is change such an issue for us?
- No Fear - Various Passages
I want to talk about the one element of Halloween that everyone seems to agree upon: fear.
- What's Love Got To Do With It? - 1 John 3:16-24
Laying down our lives for others usually doesn't mean dying in the physical sense.
- Somebody Else Can Do It! - John 4:34-36
Is there Somebody out there?
- Ready To Go? - Hebrew 9:26-28
If you knew Christ was coming back tomorrow, what would you do different today?
- What A Rush! - Matthew 6:20
Who says that the Bible is worth more than gold?
- Christians Of Courage And Compassion - Psalm 56:10-11
We are called to be people of conviction, standing tall for Christ and serving Him fearlessly.
- Check Your Watch - Mark 13:7-8, 35-37
So what do all the recent events mean in regards to the end of the world?
- Is God On The Phone? - Romans 8:30
Believe it or not, God has already placed a call to you.
- Beware The Bear! - Romans 16:20
Christians have no excuse for being taken in by the deception of the enemy.
- We Are Not Alone - 1 John 4:4
As God's children, we can trust Him to defend us as we do His will.
- Overcoming An Overwhelmed Heart - Psalm 61:2
It is as though any bright side of life has been covered over in complete darkness.
- Picking Up The Broken Pieces - Various Scriptures
Faith is facing the facts of life, and not being forever discouraged by them.
- How The People Of God Should Respond To A National Tragedy - Various Scriptures
We are a nation in pain trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy.
- Meet The Beetles! - I Corinthians 10:12
Sometimes all it takes to collapse mighty objects is a miniscule nuisance.
- Satan's Plan For America - Psalm 33:12
We know the One who knows the way to heal a nation.
- What Are You Laughing At? - James 4:9-10
Wait a minute, is God opposed to laughter?
- Jabez Revisited - I John 5:21
1 Chronicles 4:9-11 was intended to be a template for a prayer, not a magic charm for success.
- Is Hell Full? - Colossians 1:13-14
Ever hear this question from an unbeliever: “how could a God of love send anyone to hell?”
- Ignorance Is Not Bliss - Psalm 73:22-23
Will we ever be able to stop acting like brainless beasts before the King of Kings? Probably not.
- The Black Hole Within Us - John 14:27 & Jeremiah 17:9
Have you felt the vacancy in the depths of your heart?
- Who Let The Dogs Out? - Phillipians 3:1-2
Don’t let the ‘dog days’ of legalism ruin the warmth of the Son’s love.
- Super-Size Spirituality - I Peter 2:1-3
Too bad we don’t have a test to instantly check in on our spiritual health.
- I Got Friends in High Places - Revelation 21:27
From God’s perspective, all the world’s indeed a Podunk, and we are merely Podunkians.
- The Science Behind Santa - Galatians 4:4-5
Santa has about 31 hours of Christmas to work with.
- Why Mother's Day? - Proverbs 6:20-23
Don't neglect your mother's teaching.
- Rats! - Matthew 6:32-33
What’s my point? Stop worrying about everything- that’s what.
- Sole Train! - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
And just how do we know if we are living more like Jesus?
- God Has Some Questions - Job 40:6-7
God sure is patient with all of our uncertainties about Him.
- Working At The Car Wash - Various Scriptures
Jesus replied, "But if I don't wash you, you won't belong to me."
- Desperately Seeking You - John 6:44
It was the first time I had ever seen a boy with hair that long.
- Amazing Grace - Luke 7:36-48
Were you thinking that you deserve the name of “Christian”?
- Busyness Bashed The Believer - Psalm 46:10
Ever find yourself saying to people: “My schedule is crazy right now”?
- Christian Cover-ups - II Chronicles 9:16
The mask, which veils their identity, makes it easy for them to do these things.
- Put Your Coat On! - I Peter 3:12
One night I had the strangest dream...
- Unfinished Business - John 21:15-19
Now in my book, most people don’t change.
- Just Another Sunday? - Various Scriptures
It is when we celebrate the day that changed everything.
- In Remembrance of Me
"and they crucified Him..."
- Dangerous Duplicity - I Corinthians 10:12
His resume as a follower of Jesus was really quite impressive.
- Who Loves Ya Baby? - Various Scriptures
Face it my friend, God absolutely loves you.
- What Would Patrick Say?
Sunday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So why am I bothering telling you so?
- Feeble Followers - I Timothy 4:8
Most of us could probably use a little more exercise in our daily regimen.
- Devil Got Your Tongue? - Matthew 12:36
Are you nervous about giving an account for what you have said?
- You Love...What? - I Peter 2:7
What holds the dearest place in your heart and has the highest value in your life?
- Prayer 101 - Matthew 6:7-8
How vibrant and effective is my prayer life?
- Mistaken Identity - Romans 12:2
It’s almost like they kept it in the closet with a sign that read: “For Sunday use only"
- Gospel Ghost? - Luke 16:91
Sometimes I wish God had chosen a different way of speaking to people other than just the Bible.
- Put On Your Nikes! - I John 2:13
Guess what? If you are a Christian, you are the champion.
- Go For The Gold! - 1 Corinthians 9:27
The Bible commands us to seek rewards.
- Will The Real Love Please Stand Up? - Matthew 5:46
And so the story goes that this priest named Valentine...
- Funeral Ready Believers - Psalm 116:15
Someone has said that you are not ready to live unless you are ready to die.
- Spiritual Superbowl! - Galatians 5:17
As Christians, we are in a “superbowl” of sorts everyday.
- When Paul Met Dr. Seuss - Philippians 3:10
It was his amazing relationship with the King of Kings that motivated him to advance the Kingdom.
- Train Your Brain! - Various Passages
So how do we get to the point where the Holy Spirit controls our minds?
- The Bible And Self-Image - Various Passages
It’s been said that ‘all truth is God’s truth’- I wonder if that is true?
- Water In The Desert - Matthew 6:25-34
Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt?
- Forgiveness A Phone Call Away? - 1 Timothy 2:5
If you are feeling guilty today, there are two possibilities.
- When Jesus Played Trivial Pursuit - Psalm 40:3
Sometimes I picture the religious leaders of Jesus’ day as a group of Elmer Fudds.
- The First Star Trek - Matthew 2:9-12
I propose we take a lesson from some pagan astrologers who lived at the time of Jesus’ birth.
- Jewish Wrap? - Revelation 2:4
Where would anyone get an idea to do something like that?
- Peace On Earth? - Luke 2:13-14
I’m certain that the messengers of God are not in the habit of announcing falsities.
- The Sin of Tolerance - Various Scripture
O.K., I can understand why we might want to think that.
- The Inheritance - 1 Peter 1:3-4
What's at the end of the tunnel for you?
- Clean Waste - Romans 12:1-2
I’m not sure exactly why I do it. I suppose it’s the ‘right’ thing to do...
- Going to Prison? - Various Scripture
"Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me?"
- Forget Feeling Forsaken! - Various Scripture
How do I know? The Bible tells me so!
- 9 Out of 10 People Say What??? - Various Scripture
Evidently, God’s survey would come out very different...
- Back to the Bible - Various Scripture
Happy eating!
- Name Your Animal - Genesis 4:9
Or perhaps a better animal to describe many believers would be an ostrich.
- Butterfly Misses
Better to read the Bible more than the most recent best seller.
- You Made It! - I John 1:7
That nagging feeling has been inside of each one of us.
- Beyond the Pole - 1 Kings 19:11-12
I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe everything I read.
- Remember? - Various Scripture
What is different about you since last year?
- Majority Rules! - Matthew 27:23
The resolution made many feel good.
- Got School? - Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
Don’t forget to keep the main thing the main thing.
- The Truth Behind Psalm 23!
The LORD is my shepherd
- Tonic For Trials - Matthew 14:27
Have you ever been in the middle of a trial and wondered where Jesus was?
- Legalism Is For Losers - Mark 7:8
Bottom line is this: you are saved by grace and sanctified by grace...period.
- Walk On! - Luke 9:23
Was He scared?
- Who's The Boss? - Luke 16:13-15
One day Jesus was in a financial discussion with the rich pastors of His day
- The God Test - Various Scriptures
Why can’t I win the lottery?
- Got Health? - Matthew 25:34
The summertime sure can drain our bodies of essential nutrients.
- Dog Faced - Proverbs 15:13
Which ‘dog’ are you more like?
- Christian Life: Flat as a Pancake? - Matthew 19:30
True contentment can only be found in serving God.
- Feeling Sheepish? - Hebrews 13:5
Please make someone believe me, Lord.
- How Much Am I Worth? - Matthew 10:29-31
Psalm 17:8 states that God will keep us 'as the apple of His eye.'
- Partytime! - Luke 15:1-2
Man...God sure is taking a beating these days.
- Is Your Life A Mad Dash? - James 4:14
Are there things you'd like to change?
- Disciple Now? - Mark 8:34-38
Are you a disciple?
- All In The Family - Galatians 3:27-29
Did you know that the minute you became a believer, you joined a worldwide family?
- I Think So - Philippians 4:8
As they say about computers: GIGO = garbage in garbage out.
- One Nation, Under Who? - Matthew 9:35-39
God does exist. So does heaven. So does hell.
- It's About Time - I Timothy 6:7
"You wheeler-dealers are all so materialistic!"
- Doubting Thomas - John 20:27
Hmmm, I think the term blasphemy fits well...
- Must See T.V.? - Philippian 4:8-9
Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
- I'm A Loser Baby
He never went to college. He never put His foot inside a big city.
- Got Challenges? - II Timothy 4:7
There is a famous shoe company who's motto is: Just Do It!
- I Argued With God - Select Passages
One day I was feeling sorry for myself (as I often do)...
- Game On With God - Romans 12:1-3
The face of the little boy would not leave his memory.
- The Father's Love Letter - Various Scriptures
Ever receive a *really* important piece of mail?
- Put Down The Burger And Look Up! - I Timothy 2:1-2
When was the last time you prayed for our nation and its leaders?
- Persuading 101 - 2 Corinthians 5:10-11a
Why do my evangelism efforts seem so weak?
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