It seems everyone wants to point out the differences of others. Rather than acknowledging, respecting, and admiring each other and our differences, many people take aim to use our differences against us. There is this constant battle with politics and the media to point out our differences and to put us in a race war … Continue reading They Matter Nothing
Tag: Genesis 1
Empowered for Triumph
Many people have low self esteem. I was once one of the many that would fall into that category. Words are powerful, having both the power to bring life or to bring death (Proverbs 18:21). From the very beginning, God spoke things into existence (Genesis 1). We are created in His image so we have … Continue reading Empowered for Triumph
The Last Adam Outline
10-8-17 Down the Road: Sin from the Beginning – The Last Adam Sin from the Beginning Romans 5:12- When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam's sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Free Choice - Allure of Satan - Sin Sin of Unbelief – Chose to believe Satan rather … Continue reading The Last Adam Outline
Renewal
As I study Exodus, I am preaching about Genesis. We just finished looking at the Creation story. As you review each day of Creation, you finally reach the seventh day. Rest. I love how God built this great rhythm of work and rest into His creation. This rhythm continues throughout the Bible, and today’s verse … Continue reading Renewal
Elevating Tortoise
A tortoise stands up to allow lizards and birds to get the insects that are in the hard-to-reach areas. One would think that a tortoise would not want to surround himself with lizards and birds, that they are very different from the slow-paced life of the tortoise. While this action of the tortoise benefits the … Continue reading Elevating Tortoise
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life “I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” - excerpt from the … Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Sanctity of Life
We are Valuable. Matthew 6:26 – Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are? [NLT] We are God’s Creation. Only part of Creation made with God’s hands. Remember, He took the dirt … Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Slavery of Self-Reliance Outline
Here’s a sermon outline from a message I shared on the Slavery of Self-Reliance. You may download the outline below. Please note there was no illustration with this message but instead I spoke of King Asa of Judah from 2 Chronicles 16 giving the gold and silver from the Temple to Ben-Hadad King of Syria. … Continue reading Slavery of Self-Reliance Outline
Prosper
I will never tell you that you will be rich because you are a follower of Christ. I loathe the prosperity preaching I’ve heard time and time again. You may not be a millionaire when you accept Christ into your life. I know many Christians who live on very little income. I will still say … Continue reading Prosper
Generate Life
Life is very precious to God. From the very beginning of Creation, God spoke to the Earth and said, “generate life.” Generate life. We read of the creation of animals and then we read of the creation of man. Man becomes responsible for the animals and even for Earth. Now with this command to the … Continue reading Generate Life
Tania Gutekunst 