People often claim that America is a Christian nation. But is it really? Do our laws and standards reflect God's standards for righteousness? Do Americans live according to the dictates of Scripture? In this week's text, the psalmist sets for the requirement for blessing, reasons for praise, and the response of the wise.

In many ways, this is a follow up to the sermon series we recently finished in the 10 Commandments. While not a multi-part message or series, it is meant to be a counter balance to what we've looked at. In particular, this looks at the foolishness and utter hopelessness of trying to earn one's way to Heaven by keeping the Law. The only way to Heaven is through faith alone in Christ alone.

In many ways, this is a follow up to the sermon series we recently finished in the 10 Commandments. While not a multi-part message or series, it is meant to be a counter balance to what we've looked at. In particular, this looks at the foolishness and utter hopelessness of trying to earn one's way to Heaven by keeping the Law. The only way to Heaven is through faith alone in Christ alone.

This message, preached on Father's Day, is a call to each of us - especially men - to be strong and courageous in our Christian lives. This is not some sort of bravado or a call to exude machismo. Rather, we need to be strong and courageous in our leading, loving, and leaving a legacy.

This message, preached on Father's Day, is a call to each of us - especially men - to be strong and courageous in our Christian lives. This is not some sort of bravado or a call to exude machismo. Rather, we need to be strong and courageous in our leading, loving, and leaving a legacy.

Partiality is a sin. It's not something we commonly think of as a sin, but James tells us point blank that it is. Favoritism rears its ugly head in numerous ways, among which are treating others differently based on external things like wealth, status, skin color, and job. It can even affect the narratives we choose to accept.

Partiality is a sin. It's not something we commonly think of as a sin, but James tells us point blank that it is. Favoritism rears its ugly head in numerous ways, among which are treating others differently based on external things like wealth, status, skin color, and job. It can even affect the narratives we choose to accept.

Bearing false witness is a very narrow and specific command. However, it has some very wide-reaching applications. In particular, this command is often broken in the form of gossip and slander - even within the church.

Bearing false witness is a very narrow and specific command. However, it has some very wide-reaching applications. In particular, this command is often broken in the form of gossip and slander - even within the church.

Theft is wrong, and it can be done by governments as well as individuals. This sermon digs into this command and seeks to apply it to various aspects of life.