Sermonettes

Modern religion is all about what the worshipers want – “have it your way”… but is that what God wants?

The secret to a great garden is the right seed – just as the secret to a great life of service is the seed of the Word of God…

God’s word serves as the standard by which we can “edit” our lives to make them more blessed, and more pleasing to God…

As our justice system demonstrates, there is great value in finding the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth…

Outward appearances can sometimes be deceiving – it is what’s “on the inside” that matters to God…

When we are conformed to the image of Jesus, our lives reflect the behavior of the Savior, and glorify God…

A tree grows deep roots as a means of survival, maturity, stability – and the one who cherishes God’s word can grow in much the same way…

The Bible has lots of words – some of the small ones are of great importance, some of the large ones ideas of warning…

The paths of life are different – in their makeup, in their ease of navigation, and most importantly, in their destination…

No matter how complicated life seems to be, God’s view sees through the complexities of life…

Like the rules of a game, God’s word is objective truth that applies to everyone equally…

When life gets complicated we need something to stabilize our perspective…

God’s word provides the safety of a controlling factor to keep our lives on track…

A lot of people want a religion that appeals to their senses and makes them feel good…

God’s word helps us piece together a godly life by giving us – in the life of Jesus – a picture to show us what kind of lives God wants us to live…

Jesus’ life provided a perfect picture of the image God desires for us…

When we recognize a voice, we are comforted and trust in it – and we need to recognize Jesus’ voice when he calls us…

Training our spiritual palate means trusting that what God has in mind for the life of a disciple is what is best – both in this world, and the one to come…

Jesus said the way to heaven is “strait and narrow” – that is, it’s difficult. But is this the only way?…