Came across an old highlight while reading this morning. It’s a wonderful reminder of what biblical balance looks like. “The Paul of Romans 1 who speaks of the sad state of society is still able to love and connect with that society in Acts 17.” In sum, Paul directly engages the current culture. He does … Continue reading Paul’s Biblical Balance →

December 17, 2023 Adult SS Class Introduction Example from school. Some places have very clear requirements that they may not even follow. Other places may have very vague requirements that do not help. God’s requirements in this passage are very clear… What does God require Verses 1–5 We are servants that belong to God because … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 4: The Service and Servants of God →

December 10, 2023Adult SS Class Introduction Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? How many of you have heard those questions before? There’s a good reason and a not so good reason to hear why over and over again. Connection Perhaps you have heard a child or teenager ask why, you answer, and they ask why again. … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 3: A Better Way to Build →

If you saw their eyes dry would you know they’re really crying If you saw them struggling would you say they really weren’t trying If their life was falling apart would you quietly listen Or would you quickly tell them a quick way to fix it If they kept going on and on would you … Continue reading If →

December 3, 2023Adult SS Class Impact Capture their attention. When is the last time you looked at your high school yearbook? What would be the top few things, without even looking, that you know we would find if we were to open one up this morning? Crazy hairstyles? Strange clothing styles? There would be no … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 2: The Wisdom of Christ Crucified →

Paul's Pattern of Thanksgiving: a summary of Paul's introductions. This is a sermon I preached on Sunday night at Gethsemane Baptist Temple on November 26, 2023. I looked at how Paul began each of his church letters, and then I showed that the way he departed from that pattern in Galatians shows what he is … Continue reading Got to Preach this Weekend →

Sunday, November 26, 2023Adult SS Class Introduction Capture their attention. As men, we should be willing to admit that our wives know more than we do. I recently overheard my wife teaching Emma-Faith about a math subject. She was talking about “solving for x.” I took one look at it and realized that after being … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 1: The Solution for Division →

Sunday, November 19, 2023 Adult SS Class Impact This week Jimbo Fisher was fired and will get paid almost $27,000 a day to not coach. Over 70 million dollars. A while back, he and Nick Saban got into a spat regarding recruiting ethics. With all of that turmoil, it was surprising this week to read … Continue reading Introduction to Corinthians →

The grass ain't greener on the other side Whatever you do don't believe his lies Cause he’ll only show what pleases the eyes So remember the grass ain't greener on the other side