RG AUDIO 121317 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 I watched with fascination as the old sanctuary of our church in Richardson, Texas, was demolished. We were in the process of constructing new facilities, and the old, tired building was no longer useful. The upkeep required was not worth the effort or the expense. What struck me was […]

RG AUDIO 121217   1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul had an interesting, sometimes complicated relationship with the church in Corinth. Though he dearly loved them, he was also at times frustrated with them, especially their tendency to quarrel and fight among themselves. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul was writing to those who were in a contentious […]

RG AUDIO 121117   Isaiah 61:1-11 We immediately recognize the words of Isaiah 61 as the words Jesus read in the synagogue in Nazareth when He announced His redemptive mission to the world. In the Isaiah setting, they are the words of the prophet, speaking as he has been inspired by the Spirit of God. […]

RG AUDIO 121017   Psalm 42:1-11 Difficult times are hard. Difficult times as we approach the celebration of Christmas seem to magnify in their impact on us. Many people find the Christmas holiday to be a time of anxiety, even of depression. Our expectations are heightened, and yet the realities of our lives sometimes leave […]

RG AUDIO 120917   Acts 16:22-32 It is not unusual for the midnight hour to be described as “deep darkness.” That is the time when daylight is long gone, and not to occur again for hours. It is often thought of as the time of despair, fear, and hopelessness. Midnight in jail is not normally […]

RG AUDIO 120817   Acts 3:45-52 Over the last several years, I have come to a deep appreciation for the remarkable movements of the Holy Spirit that seem to spring up spontaneously in various places across the globe. In my travels, I was privileged to see several places where the grace of God broke through […]

RG AUDIO 120717   Acts 3:14-26 Christmas brings great anticipation to the hearts of children. They are sometimes quick to ask, “What will you get me for Christmas?” We all love to receive gifts that we had hoped to receive. It is for that reason that many of us as parents will ask our children […]

RG AUDIO 120617   Acts 3:1-13 God often works with and through the servants of God. When a sermon “works.” When a pastor’s prayer is answered, beyond anyone’s expectations. When a believer leads a friend or colleague to Christ. Those are “divine” moments. But it is also a time when the attention given to the […]

RG AUDIO 120517   Isaiah 49:1-13 I recently received one of the most unusual invitations I have ever received. “Come join us for a meal, along with several people from another faith tradition. Please join us, and bring anyone you can find to come along with you.” It may have been the most grace-filled invitation […]

RG AUDIO 120417   Isaiah 49:1-13 I recently received one of the most unusual invitations I have ever received. “Come join us for a meal, along with several people from another faith tradition. Please join us, and bring anyone you can find to come along with you.” It may have been the most grace-filled invitation […]