Category Archives: Sermons

What Are You Expecting? John 2:1-12 “’Woman, why do you involve me?’” Jesus replied. “’My hour has not yet come.’”   Did 2015 Meet Your Expectations? When you spend a little time and look back, did you find things in 2015 that you hoped … Continue reading →

A New Light Has Dawned (First Sunday of Advent) Isaiah 9:1-7 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…” vs. 2 Total Darkness A few years ago Claudia and I began hiking more extensively at Black Diamond mines. … Continue reading →

The Battle Belongs to the Lord Judges 7:15-25 “Get up! The Lord has given the Midianite camp into your hands.” vs. 15b  The Bridge General Stonewall Jackson’s famous war leader who played an important role in our nation’s Civil War. One … Continue reading →

More Reassurance Needed Judges 7:8-15 “When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed down and worshiped.” vs. 15 Mileage Markers Claudia and I had the opportunity to get away this week and spend the week at Lake Tahoe … Continue reading →

Reflecting God’s Character Judges 7:1-8 “Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.” vs. 3 Character Vs. Reputation A lot of life’s relationships has to do with how people see us and their perceptions of us … Continue reading →

Looking For A Sign…Again Judges 6:33-40 “Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet…” vs. 34 Headed For Disaster This is the story of Jeff Patton. While attending Texas A&M, Jeff was a members of the Corps of … Continue reading →

Standing Firm In Adversity Judges 6:25-32 “Then build a proper kind of altar to the Lord your God…” vs. 26 Thank You for My Hurting David, a 2-year old with leukemia, was taken by him mother, Deborah, to Massachusetts General Hospital in … Continue reading →

Gideon Judges 6:17-24  “Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me.” vs. 17 What Would You Do?  I’d like to start off today by giving you … Continue reading →

When God Leads Judges 6:1-16 “The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have…” vs. 14 Headed North An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so on his birthday, his friends gave him a compass … Continue reading →

God’s Holy Nation 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Part 3 of 4) “But you are a holy nation…” vs.9 National Pride This afternoon is the Women’s World Cup soccer match final with the USA going against Japan. If you watch you will … Continue reading →