Christianity
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It’s hard to say what my favorite Bible verse is, but I can give you a list of favorites. One of those near the top is Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His…
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Is the Equality Act about Equality?
Does religious freedom have its limits? Does the Constitution of the United States guarantee citizens the freedom to practice religion anyway their consciences (or God) tell them to practice it? A few years ago, the answers to…
“What Are You Giving Up for Lent?”
“What are you giving up for Lent?” I’ve had several people ask me this question over the last week or so. I’ve never given up anything for Lent because I’ve never observed it. You may gasp at…
Chaos
Chaos abounds! For starters, we are all hopefully heartbroken over the recent events in Washington as well as the rioting and unrest in our country over the last months and even years. If you’re like me, you…
Cry for Hope
“That’s depressing.” Have you ever said those two words? I’ve watched U.S. politics lately and found myself frustrated, angry, and discouraged. I may have even said that certain events or reactions have been “depressing.” As we move…
Exclusive Gospel – Is Jesus Really The Only Way to Salvation?
I preached the sixth message today in a seven-sermon-series on the seven I Am statements of Jesus in John (You can hear them on our church website, though today’s probably won’t be up until maybe Wednesday: http://www.sonrisebaptist.org/sermon-archive/)…
Who’s Your Somebody?
Everybody knows somebody who needs Jesus. Who’s your somebody? If you are a Christian, have you ever considered the fact that God wants to use you to help somebody find their way to Jesus Christ? Being used…
Enjoy the Flow
I’ll never forget standing on the edge of the Niagara River watching unbelievable amounts of water flow over the edge of one of the most famous tourist spots in the world: Niagara Falls. It is hard to…
Which Way Should I Go?
How many of us have ever struggled with discerning God’s direction for our lives? I think I just saw everyone’s hand shoot into the air. I really don’t think that God has made His voice so indiscernible…
Can God Do Anything?
I’ve always known that there is nothing that God cannot do, but is that statement true? Before you think I’m writing heresy, consider the words of Mark 6:5: “And He could do no miracle there except that…
