Have you ever wondered why the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years after leaving Egypt? The trip could have taken only a few days.
The problem was unbelief. Continue reading “Unbelievers Named”
Author: John Wesley Smith
How Many Daughters?
I’ve heard our pastor preach more than once on the life of Lot. Each time he mentioned Lot had four daughters. But Genesis 19 only refers to two daughters. Continue reading “How Many Daughters?”
Compromise or Communion
On May 21, 2017, I had the privilege of delivering the sermon at Bethel Community Church near Auburn, NE, pastored by Terry Weible, a friend and high school classmate. God has transformed Terry’s life in a marvelous way, and it was wonderful seeing him again after 40 years.
In my message I asked the question, “Will you experience the perils of compromise, or will you explore the pleasures of communion with God?” Continue reading “Compromise or Communion”
Who’s the Good Neighbor?
Luke 10:25-37–
25. And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
26 . He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
27. And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
28. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
29. But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? Continue reading “Who’s the Good Neighbor?”
God Honors His Word
One day a brother from my church and I were talking about how we marvel at what God uses.
He told me about a pastor at a church he used to attend who preached against divorce. That included what the Bible says about the qualifications to be a pastor. Continue reading “God Honors His Word”