Choices and Consequences (1Samuel 26-31)

PLAY AUDIO: MOTIVATE –        Choice to speak… or be silent… both have consequences –        Choices reflect character. –        You are almost always free to make choices, but we are not free from the consequences of every choice.   Final sermon in 1Samuel series will reflect upon summary choices and consequences of both Saul and David….

Analyzing Anger (1Samuel 25)

PLAY AUDIO: MOTIVATE –        This weekend I officiated the wedding of my cousin… o   Someone said in marriage there are 3 rings: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering. o   Today’s passage will examine a marriage of misery and how anger can destroy not only our relationships but our own character. o   Principles for analyzing our…

Every Good Marriage Begins With A Funeral

Gary Thomas’ book Sacred Marriage had a wonderful influence on me. If I had the time I would write more thoroughly on reasons why it encouraged and equipped in my personal marriage and ministry; perhaps I will write such in the future. Further, I have found Gary Thomas’ other books, and even his blog, to be…

Escaping Evil

PLAY AUDIO: MOTIVATE –        There’s a lot of evil in the world. o   Politicians accuse each other of being evil but this only underrates real evil Violence against innocent people Tragic events and happenings Life paths that end in unwanted circumstances   è When evil occurs and life circumstances do not go our way, how…