Lessons from Ruth Chronological Series – BSMc – April 10, 2011 Overview of Ruth During time of Judges, Elimelech and Naomi travel to Moab fleeing a famine. They have two sons – Mahlon and Chilion Elimelech dies living widow and two sons. Mahlon marries Ruth from Moab, Chilion marries Orpah. Mahlon and Chilion both die … Continue reading Lessons from Ruth
Author: Scott McCown
Parents are People Even on Sunday
Sunday morning. What thoughts come to your mind when you hear those two words? Do you think along the lines of Lionel Richie and breathe a sigh of easy? Do you think like David and say, "I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord." Or are … Continue reading Parents are People Even on Sunday
Ten Misplaced Loves
In Western culture we speak of love every day. We love our family, we love our house, we love McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, or Subway. We love a good ball game and especially our favorite team. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said, "I ♥ My Pastor." The Bible speaks of different focal points … Continue reading Ten Misplaced Loves
Sermon from Joshua 6
Journey through Jericho Chronological Series – BSMc April 3, 2011 Jericho: On west side of Jordan, not far from where Israel camped. A walled city – 2 walls 14ft apart connected by beams. Houses (like Rahab’s) were on those beams. The Lord’s command to Joshua (Josh 6:3-5) If Joshua and people followed God’s lead, the … Continue reading Sermon from Joshua 6
Someone is Watching
Monday morning I made my regular stop at the Oakman Post Office carrying with me a stack of bills to mail. I was a few stamps short, so I purchased 10 stamps at the counter. "That's $4.40." the postal worker said while giving me ten stamps. I handed over cash in the form of one … Continue reading Someone is Watching
Will You Pray with Me?
As a teenager I was (and still am to a degree) too quick to open my mouth. Sometimes that hurt me, but at other times such brashness paid off. The following true story is a time when . . . well, I think you will understand. A restaurant manager hired me in the spring of … Continue reading Will You Pray with Me?
Life is Good in Christ
What follows is the outline I preached from this past Sunday morning. We are currently preaching through a chronological reading of the Bible. This was from last week's reading. I pray you learn from this outline. If you are a preacher / teacher -- feel free to adapt and use if you so desire. - … Continue reading Life is Good in Christ
Tempted and Tried
A while back someone sent me a recipe claiming that you can make a chocolate cake in five minutes. I had my doubts. But the temptation of a chocolate cake in a mere five minutes was tempting me, especially since there was a tub of vanilla ice cream in the freezer and a bottle of … Continue reading Tempted and Tried
The Opposite of Good
As an introduction to last night's devotional thought, Coach Mullinax (one of our young adults who teaches High School Science and coaches football) relayed a quote he recently heard from a Holocaust Survivor who spoke at the school. "The opposite of good is not evil; the opposite of right is not wrong; the opposite … Continue reading The Opposite of Good
Marriage Matters
The following is a true story from 17 years ago. "Good morning, Pine Lake Church of Christ," I said as I answered the phone on Monday. The female voice on the other end of the line responded, "Good morning, is the 'Pastor' in." "I'm the preacher, how can I help you?" "I am looking for … Continue reading Marriage Matters
