A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with their lives. This problem is not new. In fact, in John 8:30-59, Jesus had an extended argument with some who had believed in him but ended up wanting to kill him. Their lives showed that God was not their father, no matter what they said. Ever since then, there have been many so-called Christians who follow their own wills rather than Jesus' words. Let's make sure we are not among their number. (sermon notes)
The parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that entering the kingdom of God is not about our work but God’s generosity.
In Daniel 1, four teenagers show us how to be faithful when we are pressured to conform to the world around us.
The early church produced several creeds that continue to exercise great influence over what Christians believe about Jesus Christ to this day. (Here is...
