Sermon Synopsis Sunday May 28: “Make America Great Again”
A hat can’t do it. “Do what?” Fix the problem. “What problem?” The problem the hat declares it can fix. My friends, not even any mind under the hat can fix the problem. “OK, so what problem?” The one that’s implied by the slogan, “Make America Great Again”. We all know that no one person, … [Read more…]
Sermon Synopsis Sunday May 21: “True Worship, Text: John 4:19-24”
Guest Preacher: Rich Demeter Our chief end is “to glorify God by enjoying Him forever” The woman at the well thought she knew some things about “true worship”. What do you think worship is? Is worship what happens in church on Sunday? Is it just the part of the service when we sing? Do you think it … [Read more…]
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…]