"What are you up to?" - "Nothing." "What's new?" - "Nothing" You would think we live in a boring word. Nothing seems to be going on. Maybe we answer "nothing" out of a sense of feigned humility. We do not want to appear excited by our own life and events so as not to give the … Continue reading This is about Nothing
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Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
There are positive things that come from movies and books about the end times. Although there are misunderstandings of the end of time in many of these works of fiction, there are some Biblical teachings present that we can learn from. Belief in God. These stories compel you to believe in God. There is a direct appeal … Continue reading Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
Ten Things to Think About
About 4 years ago I heard Vance Hutton share a message entitled "Things to Remember." I wrote his list in the back leaf of my Bible and every once in a while I look back at it. I looked at the list this morning and decided I would share it with you because, well it is … Continue reading Ten Things to Think About
Don’t or Do?
I remember it like it was 30 years ago . . . well it was 30 years ago. I was in high school and a classmate brought me a cassette to listen to in the car. It was a copy of a comedic routine with a religious focus. I want to remember that it was … Continue reading Don’t or Do?
Stop It! Quit Now!
If you are like me and everyone I know, you find yourself adopting some bad habits. You struggle to do what you know is right and find yourself doing things that waste your time while keeping you from investing in the work of God. Paul, that renowned apostle, understands your struggle. Notice his words, "For I … Continue reading Stop It! Quit Now!
R U Contagious
This past Sunday we looked at the concept of becoming a contagious church. We want to: Connect People with Jesus and His Word. Have a Contagious Positive Attitude Be United as a Church Family Show Compassion - Care Work Together for God's Glory not Our Own. Contagious churches are Churches that Sing Praise Contagious … Continue reading R U Contagious
Why do bad things happen to me?
Why do bad things happen to good people? This may be the most commonly asked question about God. One which some refer to as the “Achilles Heel” of Christianity. Why does a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering in His world?First this is not the bell toll of death for Christianity that some make it out to be. Here are my … Continue reading Why do bad things happen to me?
Why Does the Church Meet? Should I Go?
Why Does the Church Meet?Many NT passages refer to churches assembling together for regular worship. The word translated church (Ekklesia) means called-out or assembled. Just by definition I cannot be a part of a called-out, an assembly if I am not there. But why is assembling important? Why do I need to attend assemblies?We Assemble … Continue reading Why Does the Church Meet? Should I Go?
Well He is Just . . . Different.
This coming Sunday at Central, we will complete a series from 1 Peter entitled, "Christ-Centered Christians." Of these fives chapters the lesson that stands out to me is from 1 Peter 2 when the apostle describes Christians with these terms: a holy priesthooda chosen raceA royal priesthooda holy nationa people of God's own possessionGod's people.As God's people, … Continue reading Well He is Just . . . Different.
Dear Preacher
Dear Preacher, Every time I am at church, I hear the same message. You folks at church are always asking members to give. I thought I would give you a list of what we already give up for God and the Church. I give up four hours a week for Bible classes and worship when … Continue reading Dear Preacher
Driving Thought 