by admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Trust
The other day I was reading Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” After letting it sink in my mind and heart for awhile, I read several verses before and after to better understand the context and noticed that the...
by admin | May 30, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Trust
Surrender is a difficult subject. We want to do what we want without being told by anyone else what we can and cannot do. We want control. We want to be able to direct our lives, where we live, what we do, who we come in contact with, and when we make changes. There...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Salvation
Originally preached at Trinity United Methodist Church, Danville, VACirca 2003by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Am I a Christian? How do I know I am saved? I am a very logical person and analyze just about everything that comes my way,...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Idolatry, Obedience
Scripture reading: Ezekiel 8:9-18 “Daddy, can I wear this special shirt to school today?”“No because you had to pay $2 for the privilege of wearing it.” Several minutes pass, and then comes the announcement. “I have to wear the special shirt because I can’t find my...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Abortion, Evangelism
Part 1 of this article discussed some background information on the legal and technical issues behind abortion. Part 2 focuses on the role the collective body of Christ can play in informing the decision-making process of women contemplating abortion (and the men and...