Assurance in a Bowl of Spaghetti Someone once called it “the ultimate roll of the dice.” The biggest bet a person can make. Do you know what he was talking …
Decisions – Part 9
This Offer Void Everywhere I always make it a policy to not tell lies from this pulpit, but today lying is exactly what I’m going to do. You’ll see why …
Decisions – Part 8
Sending the Pastor Your Life Savings I suppose all of us have a list of “favorite things” . . . with all due respect to that song by Julie Andrews. …
Decisions – Part 7
I Surrender a Little Bit I don’t know how many of you are diehard baseball fans. I’m certainly aware that there are some in our congregation who wait eagerly for …
Decisions – Part 6
In the Right Place at the Right Time There’s a complaint we preachers have—and I might as well confess it to all of you right here . . . because …
Decisions – Part 5
God’s Part and Our Part You’ve just been through a grueling job interview. You spent a nerve-wracking forty-five minutes sitting in the hot seat, trying to keep smiling, look confident, …
Decisions – Part 4
We Just Can’t Help Ourselves Why is it that you and I are sinners as we sit here this Sabbath morning? Why do all human beings sin—and usually fairly early …
Decisions – Part 3
I Don’t Need God I . . . don’t . . . need . . . God! Have you ever heard someone say those four words? Maybe you’ve read a …
Decisions – Part 2
Is God as Good as They Say? It’s an article of faith with kids in kindergarten. They pray each morning before they have their snack of goldfish crackers and milk: …
Decisions – Part 1
The Gospel According to Lombardi “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the ONLY thing!!” Every good sports fan knows where those seven unforgettable words come from: the late, great football coach Vincent …