As Americans, we are regarded as having one of the highest standards of living in the world, yet issues like worry and anxiety and depression are on the rise among us. This is why we're dedicating a series of sermons to deal with the problems that are so common among us. This week we're going to face the issue of anxiety. Consider these statistics: Stress and anxie...

Guilt is a strange thing. It can be a highly motivating force or a paralyzing emotion. Some people like to use guilt on others to manipulate them in order to get what they want. Perhaps they see themselves as a kind of sad travel agent as they send those around them on guilt trip after guilt trip. Parents use this tactic on their children as they say, "I think you should r...

Did you hear about the plumber who was called to fix a leak at the doctor's house? The two minute job cost $200. The doctor was aghast. "I don't charge that much and I am a doctor." The plumber replied, "I didn't make that much when I was a doctor either. That's why I became a plumber." What we need in the church today are plumbers who are also doctors. Let me explain. Ye...

This week we launch a new mini-series of sermons entitled, Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions. In this short series I have chosen to address two modern problems that weigh us downdepression and bitterness. This coming Sunday I will speak on the modern problem of depression and point us to the ancient solution found in Psalm 42. The following week I will address the modern ...

Life can be full of pressure, whether from within ourselves, family, or some other external situation. How did Sarai in scripture deal with this, and what lessons can we learn from her situation? We'll examine this on Sunday morning....