What is a hero? What is required to become one? NASA has identified nine characteristics that make heroic astronauts. Darvin takes those qualities and challenges Christians to make them an integral part of their lives, and in doing so, to become a hero.
A sermon of special interest to those thinking of marriage, but not limited to them. There is also counsel and advice for parents, an object lesson from a rose, and Biblical wisdom pertaining to the subject.
What drives your choices, as a young person? What everyone else is doing, or a commitment to the Word of Jesus and the experience of new covenant living?
Why should I care about what God wants from my life? Why would HE care about what I do with my life? Is it going to make any difference in my life to be able to discern God's will for life's situations? Some basic principles, a few warnings, and a list of ways by which to determine God's will for me
Thoughtful Christian courtship is the perfect foundation to genuine, enduring love in marriage. When faith and romance meet, youth should remember these essential ideas: counsel; full surrender; Christ the centre; then follow your heart.
How is a good leader developed? Listen to this sermon, and learn that a good leader is a servant who accepts feedback and can incorporate the talents of others. And there are things a wife can do to help her husband develop into a strong leader. (It’s NOT by leading for him until he seems capable.)
Christians face many fleshly appeals that conflict with the claims of Christ. This message is a thoughtful, serious call to a life in Christ that is not controlled by fleshly desires.
Since selfies are a modern development, does the Bible have anything pertinent to say to the subject? We are warned that the last days will be perilous, because “men shall be lovers of their own selves”. Consider: Can you imagine Jesus posting a selfie showing Himself washing the disciples’ feet?
Temptations threaten young men's Christian commitment to purity. This message challenges young Christian men to a life of victory and uncompromising holiness.
Young Christian women are bombarded with contemporary views on beauty, modesty and chastity. However, the young woman who is committed to Christ will allow God to define true beauty and right conduct.
The corona virus pandemic is forcing everyone to evaluate the cost of protecting life. We are asking hard questions, and the answers must be based on the principles from God's Word. These scriptural principles will guide the younger, and teach them to honor the elderly among us.
Some comparisons to courtship from Proverbs 30:18-19; four different ways to find a marriage partner, counsel to youth wanting a life companion, and some warning and advice related to the subject.
As we grow older, life brings us experiences from which we can profitably learn. But if we are wise enough to listen to advice from someone who has lived longer than we, we may benefit from their wisdom and avoid repeating their mistakes. What do you wish someone had told you as a teenager?
A sermon for young men--and their fathers--with seven pointers from the life of Gideon for all who would be warriors in God's kingdom. Come and watch Gideon while he threshes wheat, and learn the lessons he was taught at the winepress that made him an effective soldier.