Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: Daniel 3 These are anti-Christian phrases: when in Rome, do as the Romans do; Go with the flow; and Don’t make waves. What about ignoring God’s Word to preserve your own life, or bending a little in order to make your life easier? King Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon,…

*Then the sons of Judah drew near to Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know the word which the Lord spoke to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh-barnea. “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea…

A person of faith, prayer, and obedience stands out and is dangerous in a world of doubt, fear, and jeolosy.

Intro - Last week we learned how to live a stress free life in a stress filled world. One of the things that happens in our lives to cause stress is when People try to push us to live the way they think we should. Many of us struggle with the FEAR of disapproval. Disapproval This fear messes up our relationships…

We aren't an imposition on God, we should pray boldly for what we truly need.

Propósito: Valorar el amor de Dios y tener confianza en El.

Separation anxiety. Dogs get it when you leave them home alone. Children get it when you drop them off at preschool for the first time. Christians get it when loved ones leave us. The disciples got it when Jesus left them. But he had a special message for them, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." John 14 contains a special promise to alleviate all of your fears.

Bold behavior is born out of belief.

The motion picture “Faith Like Potatoes” tells the true story of Angus Buchan, a South African farmer who learns what true faith really is. Angus comes to South Africa in the middle of racial turmoil and economic disruption to begin a new life for himself and his family. The hard work of reclaiming an…

intro If Lions are known for anything other than their manes it would be their Roars. Their terrifying roar can be heard from 5 miles away. (Have a roar play through computer). And this week that is exactly what we are going to talk about. So far, we have talked about: · Hiding in plain sight – How to…

Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that explains why . . . well never mind? Have you taken a hard look…

This is a Prayer given in Kansas at the opening session of their Senate. It seems Prayer still upsets some people. When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance.…

Set The Stage: 1 Samuel 7:1-14 High priest Eli did not discipline his sons for their disgraceful behavior with the sacrifices brought to the Lord ..and..their treatment of the women So judgement was pronounced on the house of Eli His sons were killed and the Ark of God was captured by the Philistines…

“God is doing a new thing…..” Prepared by Carl Schaefer For Rural Chapel UMC Sunday, March 21, 2010 Peter act recklessly when in Matthew 26: 34, in response to Christ’s prophesy that Peter would deny him 3 times, Peter had said, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And so it was,…

Build courage through faithful obedience in all situations.

Sermon will demonstrate how the Holy Spirit empowers one to live in the moment regardless the issues of the moment.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” INTRO - Last week we discussed the strength of our testimony and the power of proof. EST - Our text this morning describes the wonderful…

God has called all of us to a joy-filled life. That’s what he designed us for. But you know as well as I do that there are things that come in our life that can knock the joy right out of us. STORY ABOUT JONATHAN GETTING BLINDSIDED AT HASKELL DURING THE LAST GAME OF THE REGULAR SEASON For the next several…

Romans 15:1-13 "Bearings Burdens Together"

The Human Desire for Insurance. One of the great dangers in our faith is disrearding tghe promises of God’s Word, or twisting those promises into saying something they do not mean. I have spoken many times on the subject of christian dissolusionment - when we feel let down by God. Now how can God let…