How selfish could a person possibly be? Of course, those who follow the news are constantly supplied with stories illustrating such things. In certain extreme cases, we wonder what would make someone go to such an extent and then feel no remorse. But before we get to far, perhaps we should take a serious look […]

Luke 16:19-31 is a familiar story from the lips of our Savior.  In this account of the rich man and Lazarus, there are several contrasts, comments, and conversations.  In this sermon, Pastor will focus on the certainties in the passage.   Five points that are certain for believers and unbelievers are detailed.  This message will stir […]

All of us face difficult, hard circumstances in life.  Some of you have been through deep waters and bitter experiences.  How is it that we can keep our composure and retain our personal joy?  How do we preserve our inner joy when life deals us a difficult hand?  When the storm clouds gather?  When the […]

What exactly did it mean for David to be “a man after God’s own heart”? And how do we gain such a heart today? Does it mean that we should pattern our lives after his? As we consider the context of this phrase and David’s prayer in response to God’s blessing in 2 Samuel 7:18-29, […]

Perception and perspective are important points of view. What someone perceives about something is very real – to them.  It may even be far from reality, yet it is how they see it.  Imagine being able to look at some trial, hardship, or misfortune from God’s point of view.  In order to understand the last […]

Stories have circled recently of elementary teachers giving their students a set of very disturbing math word problems. As others can also testify, such math problems are often a true problem. In Luke 11:29-32, Jesus essentially gives us a no less shocking word problem. He has gained quite a following, but not all believe, and […]

Consider Peter, the black sheep among the disciples.  Peter did a lot of things and was wonderfully used of God, but what we all remember most is his failure.  How could Peter deny the Lord?   Failure is a part of life; I am sure you have stumbled along the way.   Many of those who were […]

In this second message on the subject of the conscience, Pastor Franklin deals with two further ministries of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.  Many are often confused about how God’s Spirit leads the believer.  Scripture actually states that God’s Spirit bears witness with our human spirit in the matter of guidance.  […]

This sermon by Pastor Terry Smith, entitled “Give Me This Mountain,” will challenge all to faithfulness in ministry. Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent out by Moses to scout the land and inhabitants of Canaan.  He, along with Joshua, gave a positive minority report contradictory to the evil majority report of the other […]

How often do you hear that little voice in your head saying: What are you doing? When was the last time you felt really guilty about something?   What is the source of that little inner whisper?  How does the Holy Spirit of God operate in the conscience of man?  Further, what is this silent reasoning […]