So why then do we think that each year Christmas will be great?

However, what was supposed to be the perfect snowfall became the perfect storm.

Have you guessed who I’m talking about yet?

A recent survey found that 77% of Americans believe in Heaven.

Think you’re having a bad day?

But what is the history of this particular day? The story may surprise you.

And that’s just where Satan would love us to be.

They can’t…He can.

Kneeling is definitely best.

Do you believe God wants to use you?

For all the people who have done you wrong...

Not a real house of course...

And the tongue is a flame of fire.

Have you had any accidents lately?

One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest.

I really can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t a Los Angeles Lakers fan.

SURELY you don't want to give all this up.

If only...

You are a child of God.

What pain do you need to take to God right now?

He described himself as a ‘happy pagan’.

I think I’m going with the Chinese proverb on this one...

It starts with that really creepy feeling...

I would dare you to prove me wrong.

It starts with the basics.

I see their point.

Probably just another average run of the mill day for Matthew.

Then we have to come along and have a holiday highlighting the whole thing.

Life is not always as it seems, wouldn’t you agree?

Have you been asking Jesus for your dollar back lately?

Yes, God designed us to pursue, but not things on earth.

When was the last time you prayed for our nation and its leaders?

Have you ever wondered why the Apostle Peter describes Satan as a lion?

Some people can tolerate them, some cannot.

Did you know that there are over 10,000 distinct religious groups in the world?

Why, oh why, did we have to have a mother who made us feel different from our friends?

Am I telling you how to spend your money?

The location is out of this world.

Who taught him that?

In fact, He knows everything about you.

Don’t be a boneheaded believer

I don't wish you a happy Easter.

Ever been picked on?

Do you hold a grudge against anyone for any reason?

I think you see the difference.

This may sound a little fishy to you, but I guarantee it is absolutely true.

Sure, it’s a kids’ song...

I knew it didn’t look quite right.

Yes, we are at war.

Oops- end of sermon...

Did you know that every Christian has two ages?

Just who did this guy think he was?

Our Jesus is a mystery, and He moves in mysterious ways.

Living at home is like such a drag!

Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"

So how does that make you feel?

Are you a stone that keeps jumping of God’s table?

"Did you fall into the river, Eeyore?"

Did God really say that I shouldn’t ___________?

Oh forget it. I’ll get to the point!

Were we thinking that we could surprise God?

The dog ate my directions

Ok, I’ll stop whining.

Have I completely lost it?

I’m put on this earth to get as much pleasure and profit as possible.

No, I’m not talking about cannibalism!

They were the kind of people that you (most likely) would avoid at all costs.

O.K.- let’s do an exercise in self-reflection for a moment.

Lie or get into serious trouble.

Wait a minute, who’s the idiot here?

Are you two-faced?

However, what was supposed to be the perfect snowfall became the perfect storm.

God loves to use the unusable.

They were dying of thirst.

Just when you thought you had heard everything...

This time of year, I generally start what I call the "Christmas Chow Down".

I would like to issue a challenge today to redefine your perception of a youth leader.

Why do infants cry?

One thanksgiving, two men, two offerings, and two totally different reactions.

He did it. He wasn't making any excuses either...

Think about how Jesus might have turned out if He had listened to His critics!

I used to hate mornings.

"Okay," said his father. "So, Son, what does the Bible mean?"

What is the main thing?

Are you on a secret quest for popularity?

The Bible is being called inaccurate- go figure!

Feeling like a prisoner?

Should friends be friends forever?

Do you need a "soul lift"?

Warning: Drinking seawater can be hazardous to your soul

Is it possible to be hired by being fired?

Ever wonder why God gave us two ears and one mouth?

Resolutions- who ever invented them anyway?

Hark how the blues...

The REAL reason for the season

'Twas the night before Christmas...

What would people say if they found out I'm a...

Just a few minutes with God goes a long way!

Hell...the final frontier...the last stop on the voyage of the ship Humanity...

The statements of Scripture are not just words on a page or the ramblings of Jesus freaks.

Let this holiday remind you that we have been set free from a life of slavery to Satan.

Why do people allow a disarray of debris to pervade their personal space?

When we keep our focus on the return of Christ, it brings life into perspective.

For to me, to live is fun, fun, fun and to die is like…a bummer, y’know?

When we placed our faith in Christ, we were adopted into a new family.

Satan is currently taking applications from believers to become moles.

There’s only one way to stop a bully... get someone bigger and stronger to stop him for you.

You have the opportunity to share your faith in ways that would be difficult during the school year.

If you can’t muster up hate for something that does all that, check your pulse- you may be dead

The minute we close the door to the span of heaven, we open the gate to the pit of hell.

Is the Christian life a little more difficult than you bargained for?

Is your Christian life feeling like Malibu Beach, or is it more like muddy muck?

Did you know that all but one of the apostles died a martyr’s death?

Why, oh why, did we have to have a mother who made us feel different from our friends?

Sometimes it can seem like the entire world has turned its back on us.

We must give careful attention to our devotion to Christ so that we don't get caught in a drift.

In God’s network, there is no such thing as an undeliverable prayer.

Those who learn to encourage will stand out like a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day.

Do you ever secretly wish that you could live in the world of “Star Wars”?

Most people would call it living when someone is alive- you know, like ‘death challenged’?

If you go against the flow, you may be swept under.

Ever feel like there are seasons that go on inside your spirit?

Come to think of it, I don’t want Easter Sunday to be just another ordinary day...

If the Son of God Himself needed a reflective respite with the Redeemer, how much more do we?

If we are unfaithful in sharing the gospel, then we make a mockery of the Apostles’ suffering

Do you think the prayers of the Son of God go unanswered?

Have you ever pictured the gospel as a bomb?

If you set up pre-requisites for loving others, then you are disobedient to Christ.

Have you been drinking seawater?

Truth is nothing to Monkey around with.

How to pray with an attitude!

Monday, March 5th reminded us on just how evil the days really are.

The powerful, invisible, holy messengers of the King are all around you!

There are many Christians that are starting to ‘doze off’ in their spiritual lives.

Be on the alert for symptoms of inner HOPE, PEACE, JOY AND LOVE

If I were to ask you to define worship, what would you say?

Caution! The Holidays May Be Hazardous To Your Mental Health.

It has been said the “familiarity breeds contempt”, and I think that is the case.

You are so amazingly ungrateful, I like that about you.

Let’s stop making the “bigger barn” plans, and focus on the “bigger Kingdom”

When we are discontent and not thankful, we slap God in the face.

In their pride and self-confidence, they lie down for spiritual "breaks".

The Popular Culture Will Never Endorse Biblical Christianity.

Doesn’t God care about my circumstances?

Life without righteousness is going nowhere fast.

Why is change such an issue for us?

I want to talk about the one element of Halloween that everyone seems to agree upon: fear.

Laying down our lives for others usually doesn't mean dying in the physical sense.

Is there Somebody out there?

If you knew Christ was coming back tomorrow, what would you do different today?

Who says that the Bible is worth more than gold?

We are called to be people of conviction, standing tall for Christ and serving Him fearlessly.

So what do all the recent events mean in regards to the end of the world?

Believe it or not, God has already placed a call to you.

Christians have no excuse for being taken in by the deception of the enemy.

As God's children, we can trust Him to defend us as we do His will.

It is as though any bright side of life has been covered over in complete darkness.

Faith is facing the facts of life, and not being forever discouraged by them.

We are a nation in pain trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy.

Sometimes all it takes to collapse mighty objects is a miniscule nuisance.

We know the One who knows the way to heal a nation.

Wait a minute, is God opposed to laughter?

1 Chronicles 4:9-11 was intended to be a template for a prayer, not a magic charm for success.

Ever hear this question from an unbeliever: “how could a God of love send anyone to hell?”

Will we ever be able to stop acting like brainless beasts before the King of Kings? Probably not.

Have you felt the vacancy in the depths of your heart?

Don’t let the ‘dog days’ of legalism ruin the warmth of the Son’s love.

Too bad we don’t have a test to instantly check in on our spiritual health.

From God’s perspective, all the world’s indeed a Podunk, and we are merely Podunkians.

Santa has about 31 hours of Christmas to work with.

Don't neglect your mother's teaching.

What’s my point? Stop worrying about everything- that’s what.

And just how do we know if we are living more like Jesus?

God sure is patient with all of our uncertainties about Him.

Jesus replied, "But if I don't wash you, you won't belong to me."

It was the first time I had ever seen a boy with hair that long.

Were you thinking that you deserve the name of “Christian”?

Ever find yourself saying to people: “My schedule is crazy right now”?

The mask, which veils their identity, makes it easy for them to do these things.

One night I had the strangest dream...

Now in my book, most people don’t change.

It is when we celebrate the day that changed everything.

"and they crucified Him..."

His resume as a follower of Jesus was really quite impressive.

Face it my friend, God absolutely loves you.

Sunday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So why am I bothering telling you so?

Most of us could probably use a little more exercise in our daily regimen.

Are you nervous about giving an account for what you have said?

What holds the dearest place in your heart and has the highest value in your life?

How vibrant and effective is my prayer life?

It’s almost like they kept it in the closet with a sign that read: “For Sunday use only"

Sometimes I wish God had chosen a different way of speaking to people other than just the Bible.

Guess what? If you are a Christian, you are the champion.

The Bible commands us to seek rewards.

And so the story goes that this priest named Valentine...

Someone has said that you are not ready to live unless you are ready to die.

As Christians, we are in a “superbowl” of sorts everyday.

It was his amazing relationship with the King of Kings that motivated him to advance the Kingdom.

So how do we get to the point where the Holy Spirit controls our minds?

It’s been said that ‘all truth is God’s truth’- I wonder if that is true?

Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt?

If you are feeling guilty today, there are two possibilities.

Sometimes I picture the religious leaders of Jesus’ day as a group of Elmer Fudds.

I propose we take a lesson from some pagan astrologers who lived at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Where would anyone get an idea to do something like that?

I’m certain that the messengers of God are not in the habit of announcing falsities.

O.K., I can understand why we might want to think that.

What's at the end of the tunnel for you?

I’m not sure exactly why I do it. I suppose it’s the ‘right’ thing to do...

"Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me?"

How do I know? The Bible tells me so!

Evidently, God’s survey would come out very different...

Happy eating!

Or perhaps a better animal to describe many believers would be an ostrich.

Better to read the Bible more than the most recent best seller.

That nagging feeling has been inside of each one of us.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe everything I read.

What is different about you since last year?

The resolution made many feel good.

Don’t forget to keep the main thing the main thing.

The LORD is my shepherd

Have you ever been in the middle of a trial and wondered where Jesus was?

Bottom line is this: you are saved by grace and sanctified by grace...period.

Was He scared?

One day Jesus was in a financial discussion with the rich pastors of His day

Why can’t I win the lottery?

The summertime sure can drain our bodies of essential nutrients.

Which ‘dog’ are you more like?

True contentment can only be found in serving God.

Please make someone believe me, Lord.

Psalm 17:8 states that God will keep us 'as the apple of His eye.'

Man...God sure is taking a beating these days.

Are there things you'd like to change?

Are you a disciple?

Did you know that the minute you became a believer, you joined a worldwide family?

As they say about computers: GIGO = garbage in garbage out.

God does exist. So does heaven. So does hell.

"You wheeler-dealers are all so materialistic!"

Hmmm, I think the term blasphemy fits well...

Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

He never went to college. He never put His foot inside a big city.

There is a famous shoe company who's motto is: Just Do It!

One day I was feeling sorry for myself (as I often do)...

The face of the little boy would not leave his memory.

Ever receive a *really* important piece of mail?

When was the last time you prayed for our nation and its leaders?

Why do my evangelism efforts seem so weak?