Way back in the day, way back before high school basketball had a three-point shot, way back when I was in high school, my high school had an outstanding basketball team. We were a large school, playing the best schools in the state of Ohio. In my junior year, we went to the final four, … Continue reading Church VS A High School Pep Rally
Signs All Around Us
The Apostles asked Jesus, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world" (Matthew 24:3)? The Bible, and the New Testament, in particular, are filled with signs for the second coming. Think of prophetic signs this way - they are like clouds. Clouds … Continue reading Signs All Around Us
The Final Demise of Iran
How will the current saber-rattling between the United States and Iran end? Time will tell. How will Iran come to an end? The Bible tells us. Persia is mentioned by name in the Bible twenty-nine times. Persia changed its name to Iran in March of 1935. Whenever you read about Persia in the Scriptures, you … Continue reading The Final Demise of Iran
Wise Guys And A Toddler
As the calendar pages flip through the passing centuries, the misnomers of Christmas have continued to grow. The misinformation of the first Christmas grew from tradition and experienced a growth spurt during the twentieth century with the increase of media through movies and television. One error, in particular, is seen in nearly every place that … Continue reading Wise Guys And A Toddler
Christmas – Think About It
Last week I gave you my yearly rant about the commercialization of the holiday we call Christmas. This week I am asking you to think about Christmas - not the decorations or the gifts, but why the first Christmas happened, and it's significance. What the Bible says about the first Christmas is challenging to believe. … Continue reading Christmas – Think About It
Christmas Time Is Coming!
It is a sad thing that a large portion of the population looks more forward to December 26 than December 25. People can wake up the morning of the 26th and think, "It's finally over. This whole Christmas thing is over!" Years ago, I took a stress test. Not the treadmill thing, but a written … Continue reading Christmas Time Is Coming!
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and God’s Hurt Feelings.
The holiday season is rolling in. Thanksgiving is about a week away. Some stores are already selling at "Black Friday Prices." I love Thanksgiving; I hate Black Friday. Let us start with the good news. I love Thanksgiving. I love turning on the television early in the morning and watching the parades. After fifty-plus years, … Continue reading Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and God’s Hurt Feelings.
Would You Believe If You Saw A Miracle?
Would you "believe if you saw a miracle? The answer is "no," unless you would have believed God's Word in the first place. Jesus tells the story of a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. Lazarus hangs around the rich man's house, usually laying by the front gate. The beggar develops sores on his … Continue reading Would You Believe If You Saw A Miracle?
Why Are We Surprised?
"The Equalizer" was a TV show from the 1980s. A brief premise is that a former secret agent used strong-arm tactics to help those who could not help themselves. Often in the show, the main character would say, "There are no surprises." The point being, he was prepared for anything that might come his way. … Continue reading Why Are We Surprised?
Christian Growth, Satan, and Sunday Mornings
If you are a Christian, Satan will use every means possible to make you ineffective. There are millions of people who will not listen to the Scriptures because a Christian or a group of Christians has done something unchristlike. Satan can convince a believer to act sinfully, and therefore tarnish their testimony for Christ. The … Continue reading Christian Growth, Satan, and Sunday Mornings
Preacher's Point 