Sermons By Date - February 2010

Why Worry?

02/28/2010

Jesus taught through parables about the most important and troubling challenges of life. In Luke 12:22-34, he tackles the issue of worry. In this teaching he repeats the ‘do not worry’ statement many times. He encourages the hearer to look at the natural world around them, to look at history, to look at their own limitations and realize that worry does not change anything.

The R-rated Bible

02/21/2010

     Some parts of the Bible are difficult to read out loud in a family church service.  The report of David’s rise to royal rule over Israel is full of bloody murders, intrigue, wife-stealing, lying and politics.  It’s not a pretty picture.

Lament—sad & saying so

02/14/2010

     There are some messengers you never want to meet—especially those who tell you a loved one has died.  David faced a multiple grief.  His nation was defeated in battle and his friends were dead. 

When your heroes fall

02/07/2010

     David is never mentioned by name in the final chapter of the first volume in his Old Testament biography.  But, the sad and gruesome story of 1 Samuel 31 is an important part of David’s personal story because he lost his best friend and his mentor in one day.  It was the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new dynasty with David as the sole leader.