When I was a kid, my dad coached with a guy we will call Dave (not his real name). Dave was an interesting character. He was a rough old guy, who had the foulest mouth. He drank all the time. He cheated on his wife, and got divorced, and was at the time, dating a […]
Focus – John 5:1-18 Religion is a very dangerous thing! First of all, let me explain what I mean when I say religion. True Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. If you are a follower of Jesus, you have been saved by Him and enjoy a friendship […]
Focus – John 4:1-26 What exactly is God up to? Right now, what is He doing? Have you ever thought about this question? We tend to think that God is in heaven, sitting on a rocking chair, listening to harp music. But God is active to pursue His purpose and mission. What is that mission? […]
Why preach a series like Mythbusters?
This Sunday we will begin a new series of messages at Genesis titled Mythbusters. My guess is that this series will be a bit controversial and stir the pot a little. On the Mythbusters TV show, the hosts Adam Savadge and Jamie Hyneman and the rest of their gang examine myths to determine if they […]
Focus: John 3:1-21 In the late 1970’s, President Jimmy Carter created quite a stir when he labeled himself “a born again Christian.” Carter, who is a Baptist, used this term to identify himself with a group of people who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and who have trusted Him with all of life. […]