“A Woman of Great Worth”
The following message is based on Proverbs 31:10-21 and presents what a woman of great worth consists of. It was delivered on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 Today is Mother’s Day, a time in which we honor ladies in a special way. There is so much we could say in tribute to women in general. All ladies possess motherly qualities, regardless of whether you have children or not; all ladies deserve respect and esteem. I have been blessed with several motherly women in my life. I’m sure you have too. But what does it take to be a...
read moreThe Power of the Tongue
The following message is based on Proverbs 14:3, and expounds on the ability of speech, either for harm or for good. The tongue has the power to destroy life, or enhance it. It was delivered on April 28, 2013 Have you ever gotten sleepy at work? I’m sure that all of us recall a time when we would have enjoyed a nap on the job. Companies are now investigating the need of naps for their employees. If you work for Google or Nike, there are nap rooms available for those who need a refreshing few minutes of shut-eye right after...
read more“Wisdom and Devotion Go Hand-in-Hand”
The following message is based on Proverbs 9:10-12 and deals with the subject of fearing God. It was delivered on April 21, 2013, on the same day that Central installed church leaders. Before too long and school will be out. In Missouri, we always looked forward to this occurring around May 20th. In Pennsylvania, you need more schooling, so they keep you until the second week of June. This morning, I’d like you to recall when you were in school. What was your favorite class? Which one did you hate? I’m sure there were aspects...
read moreGod’s Wisdom for a Wandering World
The following message is taken from Proverbs 1:1-9 and provides an introduction to the Old Testament book of Proverbs. It was delivered on April 4, 2013. People love the practical. Do-it-yourself projects have become popular. We crave easily remembered statements that teach us “How to.” Practical advice is always well needed. A first grade school teacher in Virginia presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Here are their...
read more“Two Different Versions”
The following message is based on Matthew 27:62-28:1-15. It addresses why the resurrection of Jesus is important to Christians. This greatest of all miracles defies all conspiracy and is the only catalyst for man’s peace with God. It was delivered on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Recently, I was reminded how people prefer a certain version against the original. Hence, one church is said to start their services with a song, followed by a reading, then a time for silent reflection, then a greeting of others. At first glance, we...
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