Sunday Sermon Synopsis for 3/6: “What is Truth?” Jn. 18:38
We’ve just come through another Super Tuesday when 12 states held their primary or caucus to indicate which person within their political party they deem the lesser of liars. Isn’t this a sad state of affairs whenever major election time rolls around that we find ourselves asking, “Who do I trust?” Not so long ago, … [Read more…]
Sunday Sermon Synopsis for 2/28: Who is my neighbor? Lu. 10:29
About a month ago, I received an impassioned email from a friend on one of the coldest nights this winter. Yea, his family had heat – “Thank you, Lord!” – but no water. He wanted to know if I could recommend a plumber. Now many folks know that “When the slime hits the wall, who … [Read more…]
Sunday Sermon Synopsis for 2/21: “Why Can’t I Be Baptized?
For the past month, we have been feasting on a steady diet concerning the doctrine of “salvation”, trying to make it unmistakably clear that we can’t contribute anything to make it happen; we can’t earn God’s Favor and a spot in Glory someday on our merit. It’s the merit of Jesus and Jesus alone. In … [Read more…]
Sunday Sermon Synopsis for 2/14: What is the Greatest Commandment? Mt. 22:36
I remember back in my elementary school days when on Feb. 14th, all my classmates joined me in sending out Valentine Cards. Back then you weren’t obligated to send one to every student (you couldn’t afford to send one to every student!); you could pick and choose – which is what I had done annually. … [Read more…]