BETTER… a more excellent or effective type or quality. Better is an adjective that describes something as being superior Better as an adverb that means something is done to a higher degree or more completely. As a verb, better means to improve Today we will be looking at the SUPERIORITY of Jesus Christ.…

Father’s Day… a day to honor fathers. I am grateful for the many fathers out there who have invested in their children, who have set an example to follow. I am extremely thankful for the fathers and men who have put forth the effort to lead their families according to the scriptures… those who have lived…

There are times… we come to God’s Word, hoping for it to say something or speak to some situation how we want it to. Passages like: Ephesians 6:5 or Colossians 3:22 or Portions of the Old Testament Or a book like Philemon… We find uncomfortable topics like slavery and despite searching the scriptures…

People, Places, and Time… When Lisa and I were missionaries, this church took us on as their missionaries… we were so blessed to have this church family supporting us, praying for us, and encouraging us… I distinctly remember my wife as we were driving back to the mountains to the camp we served at saying,…

While visiting Germany, I had the opportunity to tour this massive Cathedral in Cologne. The guide described how it took hundreds of years to build. She spoke of the great detail and care each generation would give to build something they would never see completed nor the magnitude of what it would be!…

Many of you this week wished me happy birthday. Thank you. I recieved a gift that I felt was very fitting as I introduce our scripture today… Nathan & Krista got me a mug that says, “ Behind every great pastor, is an AWESOME CONGREGATION! ” So very true!!! It is such a joy and blessing to shepherd this…

As we approach a day like Mother’s Day some question whether the church should recognize secular holidays in their sermons and times of worship as our focus should be upon God and His Word. I agree with this, however when it comes to a day where we honor the role of mother or father… this is far from…

Our own struggles and persecutions... Remembering in communion we always close with… until He comes… we are looking to the day in which He returns! As things on this earth get more difficult, as chaos and evil increase we long for and look for that day all the more Many have approached me over the years…

Perspective… WE ALL APPROACH SITUATIONS from unique perspectives. ( Football Example ) Sometimes it is helpful to be instructed on what is the best perspective Our view of things can be obstructed with certain perspectives OFTEN… looking back gives us one of the clearest perspectives 20/20 Sometimes…