Tag: Sermons

One of the most powerful images in the Bible is that of theplumb line. It is a very graphic illustration of how reality canbreak in on us and shatter our illusions. You can construct ahouse, and as far as you can tell, it may appear to be absolutelystraight. Yet, if you take a long string with a lea...

In Isaiah 61:10 there is a reference to the robe ofrighteousness: "I will rejoice greatly in the Lord; My soul willexult in my God, for He has clothed me with garments ofsalvation; He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as abridegroom decks himself with a garland and as a bride adornshersel...

This sermon points out some of the spiritual truths which can be found in THEWIZARD OF OZ (see the third paragraph and following). Note that, in theEmerald City, which represents the heavenly city, the new Jerusalem, therewas much joy and laughter. ("That's how we laugh the day away in the merryold ...

Our efforts to please God arise from our love for Him. Becausewe love Him so much, we will begin to want more than anything todo that which pleases Him, even if it might involve hardship.Sacrifice will becomes easier once He brings us to the point thatwe're so deeply in love that despite ourselves, ...

With respect to the paradoxes of the Christian life, thegreat Christian Humanist, Erasmus of Rotterdam, had somethinginteresting to say. With tongue in check, he wrote: . . . The biggest fools of all appear to be those whohave once been wholly possessed by zeal for Christianpiety. They squander thei...

A sermon is a speech or discourse delivered by a religious leader, usually a pastor, priest or rabbi, in a place of worship, such as a church, mosque, or synagogue. The purpose of a sermon is to provide spiritual guidance, inspiration and instruction to the congregation. The content of a sermon can ...

There are many ways to hear from God. For most of us, themost obvious way is through conscience. If you feel uneasy aboutdoing something, it is probably a warning from God that youshould not do it, lest you be in disobedience to Him. If youcan't sleep at night because you have done something wrong, ...

When life becomes difficult, it helps a great deal if youcan see things from God's perspective. This isn't easy. Ittakes a great deal of prayer, and a lot of dying to self. What is God's perspective upon our problems? First of all,we must understand that He loves us very much, and that He wantsthe v...

Our love for God will automatically elicit obedience to Him.If you love someone, you naturally want to do anything andeverything you can to please that special person. If you've everbeen in love, then you'll recognize this principle immediately.In a genuine romance, the tendency is to bend over back...

In His series of woes against the scribes and the Pharisees,Jesus said, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Foryou tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected theweightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy andfaithfulness; but these are the things you should have donewithout...

In the Christian faith, nothing is more powerful thanweakness. It provides the background for the release of all ofthe power of God. Every advance that is made in the kingdom ofGod derives its efficacy from this. Christianity is full of apparent contradictions. Many ofthose who are first shall be la...

We don't know what is in our own hearts. Do you rememberwhen Peter told Jesus that he would never deny him? Peter reallybelieved this, but Jesus knew better, and later circumstanceswere a demonstration to Peter that he was mistaken about himself.He wasn't the blameless man he thought he was. He thou...