God Is Greater

Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot tub at the YMCA.  Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it?  Let me tell you about just one conversation.  The fellows name is Hank.  He is about 70 years old and a widower.  His wife died about 18 months ago during the week […]

Luke 10:24-37 Jesus said and did some really horrifying things throughout his ministry. You probably shutter at the very thought of that sentence, but it is true.  The problem is that many of us have heard the stories and teaching of Jesus so often that they simply don’t carry anymore the impact that they should.  […]

Sermon Title:  “Ain’t It Awful?”  Text:  1 Kings 19:1-20 Focal Verses 1 Kings 19:11-13 Theme:  Consider Your Call Sunday, October 3, 2010  (This sermon will be distributed online and via CD to some 1400 plus churches in the Baptist General Association of Virginia for an annual special emphasis aimed at getting folks in the pew […]

Mark 9:30-37 Let’s be honest.  Sometimes Jesus says things that we really don’t like.   It happens in today’s scripture reading – right there in verse thirty-five.  “If anyone wants to be first, they need to move to the back of the line!”   We don’t like that.    Those who are last are called […]