Introduction: Criticism vs Indifference Hard time committing to something. Making decisions and reading reviews online. 16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, 17 “ ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;…

Introduction: Every year we seem to get a little bit older don’t we? That seems like a pretty obvious statement; one like the famous Yogi Bera might say. I remember reading a story in school about a family that had discovered a well that kept them from ever growing older. At first it seemed great, but…

Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue looking at what Jesus had to say about the Kingdom of God in His encounter with some of John the Baptist’s disciples. Remember last week that we talked about how John had his doubts. The Kingdom of God had not come as he had expected. Maybe your Christian…

Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about anything in your life? Maybe you’ve had doubts about a ride you have been strapped into, like the sling shot or a roller coaster. Maybe you had cold feet on your wedding day. You loved your spouse (and still do) but you knew what a big commitment you were…

Introduction: Over the last several weeks, we have looked at Matthew 10 . This whole chapter is about the mission that Christ sent His disciples on. They were called to represent Him and go before Him to proclaim that the kingdom of God had arrived. They were told not to take anything for their journey…

Introduction: What are some funny things dads love to say? Have you ever noticed how dads have to: Comment on the weather or become a human radar Say things like, “What’s the damage?” when the bill comes They will say, “Well, they don’t make them like they used to” when something breaks Dad’s also have…

Introduction: 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 And a person’s enemies will be those of…

Introduction: What are some of the most common fears that people face? I have a fear of heights and a fear of eyeballs. Acrophobia is the term that is used to described the fear of heights and I have to say that I disagree a little with the Google machines definition of it. Google defines acrophobia…

Introduction: Question 2: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him? Question 2: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him? The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we…

Introduction: When we cook, following recipes or instructions is important. As you become experienced, you still follow a recipe, it’s just that the recipe is in your head. Your dash of this is still equal to a measurement, but you’ve learned to eyeball it without taking out the measuring spoons and…