What does it take to excel at something? To be the very best you can possibly be? We enroll our kids at the music prep school at MBU and every year the teachers stress the importance of practice. You all know the age old saying, “practice makes perfect” right? Well at this prep school they take it a…

Introduction: Some time ago, I was at a leadership conference and the speaker there was talking about teamwork and how teams worked together. He painted the analogy of geese. If you've ever noticed that when geese fly, they tend to get into a formation, they create a "V." The purpose of this is to maximize…

As we begin this morning I want to draw your attention to I Thessalonians 3:10 . 10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? We need to keep the immediate context of this verse in mind so that we understand why Paul says what…

Husbands: Appraise Her Highly! - 1 Peter 3:7 Intro: video by Igniter Originals - “Killer Marriage Tips” If you follow the marriage advice of Johnny and Chachi, you’re well on your way to winning the worst husband award. Instead, let’s listen to what scripture has to say, honing in on Peter’s words in…

Philippians 1:27-2:1 I. Behave Appropriately v. 27 Webster’s – Fit; suitable; congruous; proper; graceful; belonging to the character, or adapted to circumstances; Appropriately – To set apart for, or assign to a particular use, in exclusion of all other uses; A. Behave Christ-like 21 For even hereunto…