Sermon Synopsis Sunday May 14: “The Proud Mamas and Papas (Part 1)”

This song ranks as #89 on the Rolling Stone pop and rock chart of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Times:” “California Dreamin.” Remember the song, written and performed by “The Mamas and The Papas?” This pop hit became a signpost for the California Myth that life there exceeded idyllic with its counterculture everything: free … [Read more…]

Sermon Synopsis Sunday May 7: “When God Disciplines, Wise People Listen”

The Bible verse my mom frequently applied – usually to the seat of my pants – was Proverbs 23:13 (KJV): “Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die;” although sometimes I think I saw some angels fast approaching. Of course, she followed up her disciplinary … [Read more…]

Sermon Synopsis for 4/23/17: “The Ascended Mediator”

We just came through another Easter season when all around the world two primary messages were trumpeted, “It is finished” and “He is alive!” The provision for all men’s salvation has been fully packaged in Jesus’ death, coupled with His ensuing resurrection. And why the resurrection? Because it gives the death of Death and Jesus’ … [Read more…]