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Psalm 115, Judges 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Much of the modern world is obsessed with the self. Individualism (rugged or otherwise) is a key feature of (U.S.) American culture. It then becomes ironic when non-believers question why everything should be for God’s glory. They attribute…

Psalm 138, Luke 5:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-13 In life we need fuel. People need to eat. Extroverts need people to charge. Introverts need solitude to charge. Yet, the greatest fuel we need to live the fullest life is God. The psalmist praises God for who God…

Psalm 29; Isaiah 43:1–13; Matthew 3:13–17 Many people claim to have heard from God. Often in church culture, we hear about Elijah and the "still, small, voice of God" (1 Kings 19). In Psalm 29, however, the voice of the Lord is anything but quiet.

Psalm 1; 2 Kings 5:1–14; Luke 3:1–18 Let's reword Psalm 1:1… How happy is the one who walks in the advice of the holy and righteous, who walks on the path set by God, and sits in the company of those who follow the Lord.

Psalm 2; Isaiah 2:1-4; Isaiah 56:1-8; Luke 2:41-52 Many people have taught and believed that once a person prays the Sinner's Prayer that they are safe from Hell. The most famous one was used by Billy Graham to lead people to Christ. It is: Dear…