Category Archives: Sermons

Finding Real Freedom

Finding Real Freedom Isaiah 61:1-3 (Part 1) “…the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news…” vs. 1   What’s the Message?  I thought we would have some light-hearted fun this morning by looking at a few signs, that are … Continue reading

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A Nation In Crisis

A Nation In Crisis (Lessons From Isaiah) Isaiah 1:1-9 “I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.” vs. 2b I’m Voting for Bobby! Can you name the year? Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated The … Continue reading

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Integrity

Integrity James 5:12 All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Do You Go To Church?  A lady was sitting in her beach chair on a Florida beach when the little boy, in his swimming trunks, and … Continue reading

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Let Love Prevail

Jeremiah 22:3 “Do no violence to the stranger, fatherless nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.” Jer. 22:3 KJ21 Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas This week we lived through some of the most discouraging and frustrating … Continue reading

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Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones James 4:11-12 “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Col. 3:13 Hurtful Words There are companies that make their money using hurtful and untrue words; that make their living putting things out there and dealing with the consequences … Continue reading

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Changing the Direction in Your Life

Changing the Direction of Your Life James 4:1-10 “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” vs. 8 Two Sides  One of the things I love about our church is the openness and mutual love and concern … Continue reading

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The Power of the Tongue

The Power of the Tongue James 3:16-12 “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings…” vs.9 The Change in Word Use Put on your thinking caps for just a moment and think … Continue reading

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Just Make Room

Just Make Room 2 Kings 4:8-17 “You have gone to all this trouble for us. Now what can be done for you?” vs. 13 The Talking Parrot  A wealthy Texas man was in the habit of giving his mother an … Continue reading

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Words Are Important

Your Words Matter James 3:1-6 “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body.” vs. 6   Telephone All of us have played the game telephone. It’s that game where you are in … Continue reading

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Faith In Action

Faith In Action James 2:14-26 “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.” vs. 18b For the Team  A Giant fan, a Padre fan, and a Dodger fan are climbing a mountain … Continue reading

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