Sermons and Biblical Studies

Morally Handicapped The haunting story of fourteen-year-old Rod Matthews serves as a warning to a culture gone adrift. Rod was not interested in the things that normally interest teenagers. Neither sports nor books were enough to quench his insatiable boredom. Only one thing excited him: death. He spent hours watching the video Faces of Death, … Continue reading “Conscience”

Square miles they conquered 1. Genghis Khan (1162–1227), 4,860,000 2. Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) 2,180,000 3. Tamerlane (1336–1405), 2,145,000 4. Cyrus the Great (600-529 B.C.), 2,090,000 5. Attila (406–453), 1,450,000 6. Adolf Hitler (1889–1945), 1,370,000, all of which he lost in 3 years 7. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) 720,000 8. Mahmud of Ghazni (971-1030) 680,000 … Continue reading “Conquerors”

Are You at Wits End Corner? Are you standing at “Wits End Corner” Christian, with troubled brow? Are you thinking of what is before you, And all you are bearing now? Does all the world seem against you, And you in the battle alone? Remember at Wits End Corner Is where God’s power is shown. … Continue reading “Confusion”

Confronting to Restore Relationship The need for honest confronting of issues with genuine caring for people is demonstrated by David Augsburger in his courageous and insightful book, Caring Enough to Confront. He lists how to confront and care at the same time. Confronting Caring I feel deeply about the issue at stake I care about … Continue reading “Confrontation, Confronting”

Moral Behavior of Christians A study conducted by The Roper Organization for High Adventure Ministries in 1990 found that the moral behavior of born again Christians actually worsened after their conversions. Examined were incidences of illegal drug use, driving while intoxicated and marital infidelity. The problem can be solved, says one researcher, with a new … Continue reading “Conformity”

Constructive and Destructive Approaches to Area of Concern Constructive Approach Destructive Approach Issues Raises & clarifies issues Brings up old issues Feelings Expresses both positive & negative feelings Expresses only negative feelings Information Complete and honest information Selective information Focus Conflict focuses on issue Conflict focuses on person Blame Accepts mutual blame Blames other person(s) … Continue reading “Conflict”

Can You Keep a Secret? The Duke of Wellington is best remembered as the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. During his earlier service in India, Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. The emissary of an Indian ruler, anxious to know what territories would be ceded to his … Continue reading “Confidential”

The Boy Scout A noted brain surgeon, Dr. Bronson Ray, was taking a stroll when he saw a boy on a scooter smash headfirst into a tree. Realizing that the boy was seriously injured, the doctor told a bystander to call an ambulance. As he proceeded to administer first aid, a boy not much older … Continue reading “Confidence”

Sam Houston From Texas history comes the story of the conversion of Sam Houston. At one tine, the Texas hero was called “The Old Drunk.” While he was governor of Tennessee, his wife left him. In despair he resigned as governor and tried to escape his problems by going to live among Cherokee Indians. He … Continue reading “Confession”

Impact of Religion The Princeton Religion Research Center has measured the impact of religion on day-to-day work. Comparing the "churched" with the "unchurched" on a wide range of behaviors like pilfering supplies (stealing), overstating qualifications on resumes (lying), calling in sick when not sick (lying and stealing), and overstating tax deductions (lying, stealing, and cheating), … Continue reading “Conduct”