PastorMarty

God's Word does not only contain answers to the issues of life; it also imparts wisdom to us so that we can gain discernment, insight, and understanding.

This message discusses how we view the Word of God: is it words written by men of God, or is it the words of God written by men? Our perspective makes all the difference.

This message discusses how God's Word heals our consciences and enables us to discern right from wrong, good from evil, and life from death.

This message discusses the inspiration of God's Word and the importance of recognizing its power without turning it into an idol.

This message discusses what it means to fight a good fight in relation to the voices and views around us

This message discusses the discernment necessary when evaluating different types of symbolism and recognizing which ones are permissible and which are not.

This message discusses the importance of being honest and authentic in our thankfulness to God.

This message describes seven biblical principles for evaluating medicines and medical treatments

Pornography is a serious (and increasing) problem for all men and women today. Many approaches to the addiction focus primarily on motivating a person to resist. However, that is an incomplete approach as it does very little to address either the root cause or the later consequences of participation in pornography. This week's message discusses a more holistic approach to wholeness and holiness.

This week's message discusses what it means to be an ambassador for Christ.

This week's message discusses 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Paul tells Timothy that difficult (dangerous, perilous) times will come. Well, if we are at all aware of what is around us, we know that those difficult times HAVE come--and they are likely to only get worse. However, God has gives us a refuge.

We often think of holiness in terms of things we can do and things we cannot do. However, that is not what holiness is. Holiness is loving what God loves and hating what God hates, and it comes not from the law but from being in communion with Him.

There are things that God loves and things that God hates; if we desire to walk with God, we need to be committed to loving what He loves and hating what He hates. Both the Old and New Testaments help us with this.

In our country where we are overwhelmed with lawlessness around the world, in our country, throughout our government, and even in our churches, we are in danger of our love growing cold. Here, I discuss how to recognize it and change.

We often read about Martha and Mary and interpret it to praise Mary and rebuke Martha; however, a more complete review of the passages in Luke and John that describe this family shows there is more than meets the eye.

This week's message discusses the importance of being awake, aware, and serious about things going on around us without being emotional roller coasters.

This week's discussion centers on how we can easily fall into the very trap that Paul warned us to avoid--holding to the form of Godliness while denying the power . . . and sometimes we do that while simultaneously rejecting the form AND power!

This week's message discusses the symbolism that God has given us and the importance of not allowing the world, the flesh, and the devil to change the meaning and definitions of the symbols that God has given us.

This week's message discusses a concept described in C. S. Lewis' book The Screwtape Letters. In the specific letter mentioned, the concept of the "Materialist Magician" is described.

This week's message discusses the role of Christians in and out of the realms of culture, media, politics, and the economy.

Fretting--also known as being anxious or worried--is a very serious issue right now. This message looks at some clear direction we find in Psalm 37 concerning trusting, resting, and waiting.

Integrity is vital to living a truly godly life. David explains the core principles of integrity in Psalm 15, and making those principles a part of our lives will lead us to a truly holy lifestyle.

As Christians, our attitude and actions toward God directly affect how we are changed more and more to be like Christ. Worship needs to be more than just something we do at church; it must be a lifestyle.

Understanding the nature of the imagination and the process and importance of sanctification.

Becoming aware if we hold to doctrines that may actually inhibit our receiving what we need from God.