Archive for July, 2008

Family Members Are Unique

Friday, July 25th, 2008

When you were growing up, how many children were in your family? How many brothers do you have? How many sisters? Could you list all the ways that you and your brothers and sisters were alike? Could you list all the ways that you and your brothers and sisters are different? ...

Shepherds For God

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

There are few texts that show more clearly the importance of leadership in the early church. It’s to the elders Peter specifically writes, and he, who was the chief apostle, doesn’t hesitate to call himself a fellow-elder. He could have worn the title apostle, or friend of Jesus, but he ...

Understanding Christian-to-Christian Sensitivity

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

In this society, as we struggle in our relationships, there is a loud heart cry that few people hear. This heart cry comes from many wives, many husbands, many parents, many children, and many Christians. What is this heart cry that few people hear? You don't have to have my ...

Jesus Focus On The Price

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

What is the "price" we Christians must pay to be Christians? Jesus indicated in many ways that the "price" existed. The fact that a "price" exists should not surprise us. If his sacrificial life and death on a cross was his "price" for becoming our Savior, it should not surprise ...

Insights From Ephesians Part Six

Friday, July 4th, 2008

First, we want to put ourselves in the frame of mind Paul was in when he wrote our text today. To do that, play a game of "Let's Pretend" with me. Pretend that you have a close friend you admire and respect. This person is a close friend because he ...