Sermons and Prophecy

Hypocrisy Date: September 30, 2012 Scripture:  Matthew 23:1-7, 13-15, 23-33 from The Series:   Breaking Free: Seven Deadly Sins Introduction: Well, this week brings us to the second sermon in our study of seven of the deadliest sins -today we are focusing the sin of hypocrisy. And as we look to God’s Word for help in understanding and dealing with this particular sin, I think we’ll all learn that it is a sin that is indeed deadly-at LEAST as dangerous as a poisonous snake! I mean over the years hypocrisy has sunk its “fangs” into the lives of countless people and in so doing has poisoned countless relationships, causing a huge amount of damage. Okay-let’s begin our study with a definition. What exactly is hypocrisy? Well, like many of our English words, this word originated in the Greek language as a theatrical term. You see, in Greek theater an actor often played multiple rolls in the same play by disguising himself with a series of masks. For example he mig...

What’s That in Your Hand? Date: September 2, 2012 Scripture Reference:  Exodus 3:1-15; 4:1-5, 10-17 from The Series:  Great Questions of the Bible for 2012 INTRODUCTION I’m sure you would agree that in our fast-paced society free TIME is a precious thing-and because it is people tend to carefully pick and choose what they will do with it. I know I’m “preaching to the choir” at this point but, unfortunately when faced with the choice of what to do on Sunday morning many choose NOT to attend church. The interesting thing though, is the fact that the same inconveniences they  cite as the basis of their rationale not to go to church don’t impede their attendance at other things-like a professional CRICKET or BADMINTON or TENNIS game for example. To show you what I’m talking about I want to share a portion of an article that Moody Monthly ran a few years ago in which they showed how ridiculous these excuses really are by applying these same excuses to going...

PARENTING BY THE BOOK Date: August 31, 2012 Scripture Reference:  Deuteronomy 6:1-9 from The Series:  Baby Dedication Introduction   For several weeks now I have been discussing matters related to the home and family. Family, as we know it, is under attack in our society. Just last week marriage took a direct hit from our highest Court Judgement which  legalizes a union between  same sex.         Today, I want to look at one of the most important areas of all; that of raising children in God’s will, for God’s glory. When we have successfully raised our children, we have accomplished something of the highest magnitude.       Ill. Former American President George H.W. Bush was asked this question, “ What is you greatest accomplishment in life? ” President Bush might have mentioned his success during World War 2 as a Navy pilot. He might have called to mind his 8 years as Vice President under R...