Be Thou My Vision is a hymn that has gained popularity over the last fifty years—but especially over the last 25 years—along with the growing popularity of all things Irish. The words and the tune can both be traced back to an event that took place in 5th century Ireland. The music is an 8th century…

God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

Today we live in a very fast paced society, a rat race. It's a feeling often of being driven to the wall with activity--running behind and not being able to get it done. We can't even think about getting ahead. There's not enough time in the day, and if we do get time, we’re so tired and worn out that…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Sermon: Solomon the Faithful Servant (1 Kings 3) 1-28-2007 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM (1 Kings 3:1) Key word: “Alliance” See 1 Corinthians 1:20-21; 1Cor.3:19; 2Cor.1:12 WISDOM AND WORSHIP GO HAND IN HAND (1 Kings 3:2-4) Key phrase: “high places” Key word: “except” GOD’S WISDOM IS PART OF GOD’S PROVISION (3:5)…

Have you ever noticed that when a sports team starts winning, suddenly everyone becomes fans? As one who lived in Missouri for many years, I can tell you as a matter of fact that for much of their history the Kansas City Chiefs have not had many fans. Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have one of…

God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

In the book Gaily The Troubadour , published in 1936, Arthur Guiterman wrote the following poem. Reading his observations, you wouldn't guess it was written 60+ years ago. First dentistry was painless; Then bicycles were chainless And carriages were horseless And many laws, enforceless. Next, cookery…

Jesus' Formula for Prayer Introduction: Think: "Prayer" is letting God communicate with you. Five Keys To Effective Praying: I. Praise God. - L- v.9a; 13b A. Acknowledge His holy name. - L- v.9; Psalm 16:8; L- Matthew 7:21 B. Acknowledge His name has authority.- L- v.13b; L-Matthew 28:18 C. Acknowledge…

Heads Held High Death is not easy - reminds us whats most important Great tension looking at the cross - call it wonderful, beautiful Paul said it this way But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The world has been crucified to me through the cross,…

Big Idea: Our faith does not disappoint because it flows from God’s impossible work of justification, freeing us from His wrath to come, and reconciliation of personal relationship, making us friends with God, which produces confidence for living today. Intro: We must accept infinite disappointment,…

Temptation 1 Chronicles 21:1-7 Here today we are going to look at one of the biggest blunders of David’s life, a greater sin that which he committed with Bathsheba, greater than the murder of Uriah. It was the sin of numbering the people. You see this sin was one that was against God himself and directly…

Intro: Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other dog on earth could do---impossible…