Jesus Christ warned His disciples to beware of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees. What is that doctrine? Could someone today unwittingly be a modern-day Pharisee? This message gives an overview of the Pharisaic movement, its...
This message discusses the topic of Sabbath observance through examination of Jesus Christ's interactions with the Pharisees and analyzes the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath and its relevance for us today.
Partiality, or favoritism, profoundly impacts people - in the world, and within and without the Church. Scripture directs us not to be partial. Is it possible that we may be unaware of partiality in our lives and how we relate to others?...
We live in a stressful and uncertain world. This can take a toll on our mental and spiritual well-being. This message offers practical, biblically-based methods to deal with the challenges of living in such a time as this.
All humanity has sinned. We know that God is willing to forgive sin. However, the Scriptures indicate that certain sin will not be forgiven. This is commonly referred to as the unpardonable sin. Is it a rejection by God or a rejection...
At the Feast we are reminded of the coming Kingdom of God, and our part in it as Kings and Priests. However, we have a part to play now -- not only by being an example of living God's way of life, but being an Ambassador for Christ at...
Neglect manifests itself in a variety of forms, negatively impacting us in many ways - particularly in our relationships with others and, ultimately, in our relationship with God. This message presents practical, biblically-based steps to...
Humanity is made in the image of God (Gen 1:26). Do our thoughts and actions align with being created in God's image? This message examines four aspects of being created in the image of God and how that impacts the way we live our lives.
This message explores the topic of worry, its impact on our lives, and offers guidance on how to deal with worrying from a biblical and practical perspective.
This message explores the topic of self-forgiveness as it relates to sin in our lives and whether that concept is biblically-based. It discusses the proper response to sin and how to seek reconciliation with God and others.
During this Spring holy day season as we observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread, this is a time for reflection and examination of what we think, say, and do. Are we motivated by godly sincerity? As we celebrate this season, let us...
Striving for perfection and perfectionism may be an unrealistic goal.
We can not control everything that comes into contact in our lives and a fear of failure can spoil what God has planned for us.
Sometimes the external standards...
Our society seems to be more polarized than ever. People are becoming less civil as time goes on. We see this in pop culture, social media, entertainment, our daily interactions, and even in political leaders. Has this incivility impacted...
We see things differently. We are human. God tells us that our thoughts are not His thoughts. This message emphasizes the importance of aligning our thought processes with the thoughts of God, which brings life and peace.
In an age when "multi-tasking" and burning the candle at both ends is seen as being a way to get ahead in life, we may find have a basic navigation aid - like a compass - gets people further.
Let us consider time... from both a human and godly perspective. We are all given a finite amount of time. It is our most precious resource. We have great discretion in how we spend it. This message offers principles that will help us...
An exploration of this key characteristic of an ambassador for Christ. Without sound mindedness, we may not be able to properly represent or perform our duties as an ambassador for God's Kingdom.
Humanity was made in the image of God. As we come to understand this, we realize that we need to conform to God's nature as well. How do we respond? Based on Romans 12, this message focuses on engaging in the transformational process God...
Koinonia is mentioned often in the New Testament and relates to fellowship, community, and intimacy. Part of intimacy and Christian fellowship is sharing each others' concerns. This message encourages us to be open as we build each other...
The Scriptures reveal that we are to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. What does that mean and how does that apply in our Christian calling? The following three areas are discussed: 1) The role of ambassador in...
