Give Grace   (Matthew 20:1-16)

by | Jan 26, 2020 | Sermon Text

One of the most respected Baptists of the twentieth century was a pastor by the name of Carlyle Marney, who, upon his retirement, developed a retreat center for ministers in western North Carolina, a place where clergy could escape the strain of ministry, refresh...

Be a Teacher   (Philippians 4: 8-9)

by | Jan 19, 2020 | Sermon Text

In the Protestant church we emphasize greatly the preaching of God’s Word – and rightly so.  But our Bible does not place utmost importance on preaching.  In fact the Bible does not place primary emphasis on worship, or tithing, or even prayer.  Our Bible’s most...

Unwrap the Gift!   (John 11: 38-44)

by | Dec 22, 2019 | Sermon Text

Scientists tell us that December 21st is the longest night of the year. Every child knows better:  Christmas Eve is the longest night of the year.  I remember lying in bed as a child trying to will myself to sleep, peering outside the window to wonder which sparkling...