In a culture that increasingly calls good evil and evil good, we are called to stand up and stand firm against every form of evil. Paul provides a five-step formula for doing so faithfully and effectively.
Sermons by Billy Smith (Page 29)
When doubt threatens to invade our faith, we are in good company based upon today’s text. For all of his faith, the day came when John the Baptizer questioned whether or not Jesus was the Christ, the One for whom he had prepared the way. What can we learn from John’s doubt, and how Jesus…
How often do we say, “Patience is a virtue,” yet fail in showing patience? Today’s text is rich in providing instruction for how to grow in patience toward people, circumstances, ourselves, and especially, the Lord.
The apostle Peter quotes a passage from Psalm 34, a psalm of David, to provide us the way to loving life and seeing good days, complete with a blessing and a warning we must not ignore.
This is Labor Day weekend, an opportunity to be reminded of the God-given blessing we receive from our work. At least one-third of our live is spent in the nobility of work, in which we are to glorify God, regardless of the task.
Life is not always easy; in fact, life can be very hard. It is how we respond to life that makes all the difference, now and in eternity.
Today we welcome hundreds of new FHU students! The above title is the theme of their orientation program, Interface, and we pray for them as they begin this special time of life. The psalmist reminds us “this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
While time (the clock) is an essential tool for our passage through life, it must not be confused with an even greater tool, the spiritual compass God provides as our guide.
Life is unpredictable at best. From this beloved text are principles that help us keep our balance and focus no matter what life may bring. God has given us so many reasons to rejoice.
We celebrate our friends and families today, two of God’s greatest gifts! From Paul’s special relationship with Timothy and Epaphroditus, we learn qualities essential for loving families and lasting friendships.