Pastoral Reflections on Life and Ministry
2 Corinthians 9:6-9–Relentless Forward Giving

2 Corinthians 9:6-9–Relentless Forward Giving

Introduction We all have things that matter to us. And certain things matter to some people more than others. For some people, having a clear driveway in the winter time really matters.  For others, if they can drive over it they will.  For some, maybe it’s...
II Timothy 2:15–A WORKER IN THE WORD

II Timothy 2:15–A WORKER IN THE WORD

Introduction Perhaps you’ve heard the humorous song entitled “Excuses” sung by the Southern Gospel quartet The Kingsmen.  The song tells the story of how Satan might try to get professing believers to stay out of church by giving them excuses.  It’s quite...
I Thessalonians 5:14-15–Sermon Manuscript

I Thessalonians 5:14-15–Sermon Manuscript

Introduction ‌‌Are you a “people person?” There really are two types of people in the world—those who are people-people, and those who are not. Some individuals just love being around people. Maybe they have a bubbling overflowing personality and they just love to...
II Timothy 2:14-19: Set Aflame Sermon Manuscript

II Timothy 2:14-19: Set Aflame Sermon Manuscript

Introduction One of Aesop’s fables tells the story of a donkey.  As the donkey was wondering about he came upon a lion skin.  Apparently some hunters had killed a lion and let it’s skin out to tan and dry in the sun.  The donkey had a terrific idea, he...
Hebrews 11:13-16: Relentlessly Forward Faith

Hebrews 11:13-16: Relentlessly Forward Faith

Introduction I don’t know if you’ve ever gone on an adventure. We like to go on adventures in our home. Many adventures you go on require the ability to navigate where you are going. If you really want to navigate the way you are to go, you need a map. A map is going...