Prayer is at the heart of the Psalms. David cares so much to hear what God has to say to him, but he also responds and speaks to God, recognizing the reality that God will actually hear him. This whole Psalm has the theme of calling upon the Lord. David reaches out to God, knowing … Continue reading Prayer and Confidence: Insights from Psalm 4
Johnny Can’t Preach
Johnny is in a bad place. He's a preacher. And he can't preach. Is there any hope for the many Johnnys in today's church? Is it possible to improve and make his preaching meaningful for the sake of the congregation and the edification of the church? Gordon’s thesis, as he simply states it is, “that … Continue reading Johnny Can’t Preach
Overcoming Struggles: Lessons from Psalm 3
Have you ever had a really bad day? Well, David, in this Psalm, is in the midst of one of the worst possible days that he could have ever experienced. The Psalm of David, the transcription at the beginning, says that when he fled from Absalom, his son, Absalom was David's third son, and he … Continue reading Overcoming Struggles: Lessons from Psalm 3
Stand Firm: The Importance of Truth in Christian Life
Ephesians 6:19-24 (Lightly edited from sermon notes) Swimming in the life-giving waters of the book of Ephesians causes us examine how Christians are to prepare for the battle that rages around us. We need to remember that the Christian life is often lived on a battleground not a playground. Certainly, by the goodness and … Continue reading Stand Firm: The Importance of Truth in Christian Life
The Glory of God and of Kings
Proverbs 25:2 states, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” Mysteriously, God has chosen to reveal himself by first hiding himself. The creator of the universe is not immediately visible to us, but a close look at the Creation quickly reveals Him. … Continue reading The Glory of God and of Kings
Called to Words 