The Hazards of Prosperity
We must never allow comfort or prosperity to keep us from a life of costly obedience!
2 Samuel
How to Argue
We are obligated to politely work together to restore our unity whenever it is damaged, threatened, or in jeopardy!
Octogenarian Wisdom
To be wise, we must value what’s really important by living as though we were on the threshold of eternity.
How to Forgive
If you plan to survive in a sinful world you’re going to have to become an expert in the art of forgiveness!
When Feelings are King
We must always be ready to fight our emotions when they contradict God’s word!
Dark Days – Part 2
Don’t despair if friends fail you when you need them most, God will always pick up the slack.
Dark Days – Part 1
When tough times hit remember that as a part of God’s family he’ll help you establish what is right as you entrust yourself to him!
Politicking
We must avoid the subtle and damning suggestions of the enemy that entice us self-promotion!
Strained Relations
We must never neglect our responsibility to live peacefully & harmoniously with our siblings in Christ!
Dealing with Guilt, Regret, & Other Bad Feelings
We must reject the feelings & effects of guilt once we are sure it has accomplished it divine intention!
Sexual Disasters-Part 2
We must always be careful to look past the deceptive glitz of sexual temptation.
Confrontation
We must love people enough to tell them what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear.
Living a Lie
God hates hypocrisy. We must take every precaution to avoid this self-imposed, self-destructive self-deception.
Life as a Target
We must be cognizant and always prepared for the alluring temptations of our spiritual enemy.
Instructions for Sinners
When we sin we must quickly realize & humbly admit our affront to God’s goodness!
Radical Kindness
People who have been freely & sacrificially loved by God should be compelled to love others freely & sacrificially. God doesn’t have any needs but his kids do!
Life With A Purpose
To make your life really count you’ve got to get actively involved with other Christians in living intentionally for God.
Lessons on Grace-Part 2
Understanding grace should take the focus off of us and put it thankfully and confidently on God!
Lessons on Grace-Part 1
Christianity is incredible because God rewards and loves those he doesn’t need.
Tips for Zealots
Christians should give up all hopes of being “normal” and choose to be right & trust God for the rest.
God’s Investment In You
Serve Christ’s Church making the most profitable return possible on God’s investment in you!
A Time for Severity
Sin is too costly to deal with gently. We must always deal with sin severely in our own lives.
Power Plays
In the long run all “power plays” are futile! God gives it, maintains it, and takes it back when he wants to.