Pastoral Reflections on Life and Ministry
Titus–Book Overview

Titus–Book Overview

INTRODUCTION Certain things in the world have this power or ability to affect how we live and act. One thing I’ve noticed that has incredibly power over us, to affect and control our lives, is our fears.  Fear has power over us.  Fear stems from an internal...
Lamentations 3–Sermon Manuscript

Lamentations 3–Sermon Manuscript

INTRODUCTION Have you ever allowed your feelings to control you? I know I have! Sometimes our feelings can be so strong and so intense that they begin to dictate how we live. Sometimes this isn’t that big of a deal, but other times our feelings can have complete...
II Timothy 3:1-9: Detoxing from Toxic People Sermon Manuscript

II Timothy 3:1-9: Detoxing from Toxic People Sermon Manuscript

Introduction Have you ever needed to detox?  There are all kinds of ways that people detox, but it’s become popular today for people to use, eat, drink, something that would detoxify their body from harmful toxins.  I looked up recently—popular ways to...
Nuggets and Nuances—On Word Studies

Nuggets and Nuances—On Word Studies

Introduction When interpreting the Word of God, great care needs to be taken to understand words.  If we as interpreters believe in verbal, plenary inspiration (and I do), then we must conclude that every word in the text appears as part of the plan of God. ...
Good News?

Good News?

Introduction to the “good news” The term “gospel” is a common word in church circles.  Sad to say, many people—even “church people”, do not understand what the word means.  Even those who do have trouble grasping the entire scope of what the word...