Intro There is a popular saying which I think was first spoken by Joseph Kennedy, father of John F. Kennedy, which goes: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” [1] Later, singer Billy Ocean, in the early 1980s, popularized it further when he put it into a song. It ended up becoming the theme…

12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. This poetic expression, couched in Old Testament language ( Isaiah 35:3 ; Proverbs 4:26 ), is a message of encouragement.…

Turn to and read Proverbs 7:1-10 . Several years ago, I preached a series of messages on Biblical principles where I defined a Biblical principle, a conviction, a standard, and a preference. I don’t know how many of you will remember those definitions so I’ll give them to you again. A Biblical principle…

If God is all good and all powerful, why does he allow bad things to happen? I want to start off by distinguishing between suffering and difficulty. I am talking about suffering today, not difficulty. Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean that you are suffering. You may be straining, you may…

We just celebrated Independence Day or July 4th. We live in the greatest nation ever but by no means are we perfect. We have a lot of good and some thing that need to be improved. Good: hospitals, colleges, orphanages, Seminaries... Bad: People wonder about the relationship of patriotism and following…

What Jesus Means To Me! "What Jesus Means to Me" To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I…

When the Lord calls us to do something, we can run but we can not hide. The Lord will eventually execute his will.

2 Bless the Lord , O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.…

Only God truly merits honour and praise but he graciously considers those who humbly serve him with wholehearted devotion to be worthy disciples.

Romans 14:13-23 "Liberty and Self Control"

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked…

2 Timothy 2:8-9

Introduction: A. Why Should I Give Glory to God? 1. Because He made us. a) Psalm 100:3 – we tend to forget that & think that our accomplishments make us worthy of praise. b) As Creator, He alone is worthy to be glorified (Psalm 100:3 cf. Revelation 4:11). 2. God made everything to give Him glory. a)…

The Call “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will…

What is a shepherd? One who tends sheep (feeds, guides, guards and heals) A person whose occupation is tending, feeding, and guarding sheep in a pasture. What are sheep? A timid defenseless creature A timid docile person especially : one easily influenced or led Sheepish - resembling a sheep in meekness,…