Andy

Christians are citizens of the greatest kingdom ever established – the kingdom of Christ. One of the greatest reasons it is such a blessing to be a citizen of this kingdom is because Jesus serves as its King. As powerful and popular kings have been in the history of this world Jesus stands above them … Read more…

At the end of his book, Dying to Preach, Steven W. Smith tells the story of a young man who through unusual circumstances developed a phenomenal voice that he then used as a tool to become a preacher. His only problem was that he did not feel as though he was making a proper connection … Read more…

Who we are as people is dictated by that to which or those to whom we pledge our absolute allegiance. To whom do we belong. That ultimately is the question we must answer in our pursuit of identity. Our sermon starter for this week examines that very question with the resounding answer that it is … Read more…

Usually people respond negatively when you tell a lie. Cynthia Nixon found out the hard way that sometimes people hate you for telling the truth. In an interview for The New York Times Magazine, Nixon, a bisexual in a lesbian relationship, revealed that her lifestyle for her was a choice. Now you, like me, might … Read more…

The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Sadly it is also the one with which most people have problems over the years. This is not only true physically but is especially true spiritually. The heart of man is that from which every word and deed originates. It is what … Read more…

Yesterday I came across a news story (link below) casting pity at the feet of former NFL showboat Terrell Owens for some financial troubles he is now facing. You see, Owens spent fifteen years as a talented wide receiver in the NFL during which time he earned a total of $80 million; however, his career … Read more…

We do not always realize the impact of our words. Its true that the vast majority of what we say is fleeting and forgotten shortly after it is said; however, at the same time words have the ability to hang around unendingly, especially when we do not want them to. In a day when we … Read more…

I want to apologize to my wife in advance for telling this story, but I have to because it illustrates a necessary point so well.  Tuesday night we had been out to our new house doing some work: cleaning cabinets, patching dry wall, etc. When we finished shortly after 10:00 we got ready to leave … Read more…

Four weeks ago we started a series of sermon starters designed to help usher in a new year called “iResolve.” We have examined thus far the need to prepare for open doors, pray without ceasing, and maintain purity in our lives. These have focused on our relationship with the outside world, our relationship with God, … Read more…

Statistics, especially those relating to the public perspective of religion in America, have always interested me. These figures represent the real life application that people make of whatever it is they are being taught and most of the time what is found is enough to scare you to death. The state of true conviction in … Read more…