Thinking about Ferguson – Being Careful about Perspectives
Crazy. That is what the last week and two days has been here in our city. I have been thinking all week about how to respond to this as a pastor, and as a follower of Jesus in this city. I know that I don’t need to recount the events, that has been done enough. […]
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. (Proverbs […]
Proverbs on Greed, Generosity, and Money
Tomorrow’s sermon from Proverbs will look at the path of wisdom in our finances. Here’s a list of verses from Proverbs dealing with various issues from this topic. Key Proverbs on Money and Wealth Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with […]
Proverbs (and a few other Scriptures) on the Use of Alcohol
The sermon for this morning is going to look at what Proverbs has to say about the use of alcohol. In some religious approaches, alcohol is pretty much always to be avoided and drinking is sinful in and of itself. In other approaches alcohol is basically a god, the answer to life’s problems and the […]
Proverbs on Laziness and the Sluggard
Here’s verses from Proverbs from the sermon topic for June 22. Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from […]