"If you want to stand out in the crowd be perfectly honest" — matthew 5:33-37I In their book, Credibility , authors Kouzes and Posner identified those characteristics that people most desire in a leader and integrity topped the list. Why? … Continue reading →

TAKE RADICAL STEPS TO NURTURE AND PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE — MATTHEW 5: 27-32 Some background thoughts to give context to these verses on marriage: 1) Marriage is a reflection of the Trinity and also a reflection of Christ and the … Continue reading →

Jesus taught us how to be right in Relationships not just perform religious rituals – Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus shows us that the intent of the Law dealt with inner attitudes not just outward actions as the Pharisees had defined it. … Continue reading →

The "constitution" of Jesus — the word of god — matthew 5:17-20 Some say the constitution of the United States is the most valuable asset we have as Americans. What is your personal "constitution"? ("Constitution" — establishment, structure, basics, essentials, … Continue reading →

"You are the salt of the earth As Jesus was training the twelve disciples 2000 years ago, He is training us as His disciples today. And a great leader expects the best of His students: "You are the salt of … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 Jesus’ values merciful pure in heart peacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world’s values self-righteous, "able to take care of themselves" "adult", sophisticated, broad-minded … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 Jesus’ values merciful pure in heart peacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world’s values self-righteous, "able to take care of themselves" "adult", sophisticated, broad-minded … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 "Learning leadership skills without developing godly character only makes a man a better rip-off artist." Howard HendricksLearningleadershipskillswithoutdevelopinggodlycharacteronlymakesamanabetterrip-offartist. Howard Hendricks "Each of us must fulfill … Continue reading →

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."1 Samuel 16:7 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – MATTHEW 5-7; LUKE 6:20-49 " I ain’t what I oughta be. I ain’t what I’m gonna be. But praise … Continue reading →

Choosing of the twelve — Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16 – Jesus chose a few men and focuesed on them Mark 3:13-14 "Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 4:12-25 PROCLAMATION — EXPLANATION — DEMONSTRATION "Jesus did not fit the stereotypical messianic molds with military and political power but He was powerful enough to conquer Satan in the wilderness, universal enough to include both Jews and Gentiles in … Continue reading →

Luke 5:1-11 – JESUS THE CARPENTER TEACHES FISHERMEN HOW TO FISH FOR MEN God’s priority is people not fish, or business, or sports, or ________________________________ you name it. Human effort alone is not enough. Skilled fishermen fished all night and … Continue reading →

John 5 – Jesus and the Father are always working to redeem and make all things new John 9:4 "As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no … Continue reading →

John 4: 3-42 SEE HOW JESUS QUENCHED HIS HUNGER AND THIRST John 4:3-4 "He (Jesus) left Judea, and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria." Because He was hungry and thirsty for souls. In John … Continue reading →

"YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN TO SEE (UNDERSTAND) AND ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD"(SEE A DESCRIPTION OF OUR FALLEN CONDITION FROM ROBERT LEWIS AND THE AUTHENTIC MANHOOD STUDY) Note the contrasts: light vs. darkness, physical (birth, wind) vs. spiritual … Continue reading →

ANOTHER SIDE OF JESUS — FROM JOY-GIVING WINE TO RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION JOHN 2:13-25 Jesus is always making things new: a new temple (His Body), new birth, new worship, new covenant¼ But many of the Jews didn’t understand Jesus’ spiritual application … Continue reading →