Sermons From My Heart
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis show is a recording of the sermons I have preached as a Lay Minister with the Anglican Parish of South Queens, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Anglican Church of Canada
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Acts 4 verses 32-37 Christian Generosity and Christian Unity
May 02, 2022 14:55 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBThere is always outward evidence when God works in the hearts of believers and Acts 4:32-37 is a good example. The Holy Spirit began to bring the early believers together as a corporate body. The Jerusalem believers had a very mature view of material possessions: what they possessed was not their own-it belonged to God. The people of the Jerusalem church lived with open hands. From their open hands, other could take what they needed, and into their open hands, God could put more resources to ...
Psalm 150 Praising God
April 22, 2022 21:10 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBWhy should we praise God? It is because praise is the clearest and most direct means by which we declare our dependence on God. It repeats our trust in Him in the midst of life’s trials. It shows our loyalty to the One who died for us. It is a voluntary act of gratitude offered by the saved to their Saviour, by the healed to the Healer, and the delivered to the deliverer. When we praise God for His grace, we give Him what He deserves, and He offers us a joyful heart. Praise becomes an effortl...
2 Corinthians 5 verse 16-21 A Heavenly Renovation
March 26, 2022 14:49 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThere is no more beautiful description of the work that God has given Christians to do in the world than is found in Paul’s statement in 2 Corinthians 5:18 that Christ has “given us the ministry of reconciliation.” True religion is always interested in the nature of man’s relationship with God. In the sense that every child has some kind of relationship with his or her parents, each and every one of us has some kind of relationship with God. It was God’s intention since creation for people to...
Luke 11 verses 14-23 It's Time to Choose
March 24, 2022 13:17 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBIn Luke 11:14-23, Jesus has to deal with two enemies-a demon and the Pharisees. Demons could be disguised in many forms, including physical ailments. In this case, the demons controlled the man’s vocal cords and prevented him from speaking. The demon was no match for Jesus’ power and authority. This led to another kind of evil-opposition from the Pharisees. What caused people to hate Jesus? It was their pride, their vanity, and their sensuality. These are at the root of all of our sins. Tha...
Exodus 34 verses 29-35 Being With God Changes Us
February 25, 2022 21:53 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to experience God’s glory? Have you ever wondered how God’s glory would change you? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions (or both), then you can appreciate what happened to Moses in Exodus 34:29-35. This passage gives us a glimpse of God’s glory. He provided another glimpse of His glory in the person and ministry of Jesus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Hebrews 11 verse 32-12 verse 2 Keep Your Eyes on Heaven's Prize
February 02, 2022 12:47 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAll the heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-12:2 were the foundation stone on which others would be laid. They would be completed in those who would come later. We are those stones. We give the saints of old the joy and satisfaction realized by those who are able to look back and see. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Psalm 19 How Does God Speak to Us
January 22, 2022 21:59 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis psalm points out the two areas where God has chosen to reveal Himself. “The heavens” refer to what appears in the sky above. “The firmament” means the expanse of God’s creation. The entire universe testifies to the Creator and brilliantly displays the glory of God. God has placed the sun (an object of worship among the pagans) in the heavens and is therefore supreme over it. The figures of the bridegroom and the runner picture the sun’s glory and power as it moves across the sky. Since i...
Mark 3 verses 7-12 Rest for the Weary
January 18, 2022 11:47 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBThe events in Mark 3:7-12 happened after the Pharisees conspired with the Herodians to kill Jesus. He had to decide if He would force them to act immediately and risk short-circuiting His ministry or if He would leave the scene to bide His time while He prepared for a major move that would bring His ministry of servanthood to full maturity. Jesus set a good example for us to follow. He withdrew to the sea to regain His balance in the rhythm of life. Work is an activity of high intensity and...
Ezekiel 3 verses 4-11 A Vision From God
January 18, 2022 11:45 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBHave you ever had a vision from God in which you were given a message to share with the people? If you have, how was the message received by the people? Was it accepted or rejected? If it was rejected, you can sympathize with how the prophet Ezekiel felt in Ezekiel 3:4-11. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Luke 2 verses 41-52 Is Jesus Missing in Our Lives.
December 25, 2021 23:27 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSometimes we lose Jesus. We get so busy in our daily routine that we never give him a thought. Then, one day we realize that He is missing. Do you know what we need to do when that happens? We need to retrace our steps and go back to the place we left him. Where do we usually find him? In his Father's house! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Jeremiah 33 verses 14-16 A Beacon of Hope
November 26, 2021 12:23 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBJeremiah’s message is one of reassurance. We need this reassurance in order to absorb what will follow throughout Advent. Many messages in this season of Advent are filled with words of doom and gloom. A good example of this is found in Luke 21:25-36. God’s new era will emerge out of the Israelites’ history and life experiences. He will fulfill His promises in ways that are in line with His previous promises. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-m...
Revelation 1 verses 4-8 Christ our King
November 18, 2021 12:27 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBThis coming Sunday-Nov. 21, 2021- is Reign of Christ Sunday. It marks the end of the church year, so it is the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. It is the day when we remember that Christ is our King and that He will return one day to claim his kingdom here on earth. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian calendar. In fact, it was only established by Pope Pius XI in 1925. It was established at a time when Europe was in chaos. Inflation was rampant, and colonialism was at its worst...
Revelation 1 verses 4-8 Jesus Christ-Alpha and Omega, First and Last
November 17, 2021 13:54 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAll three members of the Trinity-Father (“Him who is and who was and who is to come”), Son (“Jesus Christ”) and Holy Spirit (“seven Spirits”)-were involved in creating the Book of Revelation. They were present at the beginning of time, and they will be there at the end of time. God is Lord over all of history-past, present and future. There is more to be expected from Him than what we have experienced so far. God the Father is described as Yahweh, the One who ultimately is, and who makes Him...
John 18 verses 33-37 Long Live the King!
November 16, 2021 12:27 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe conversation between and Jesus and Pilate allows John to proclaim in his Gospel that Jesus is a king with a divine authority. Jesus was accused of plotting to overthrow the government, and he was being questioned by Pilate. This gave Jesus a chance to tell his side of the story. Jesus argues that his kingdom is founded on truth. This is in contrast to earthly kingdoms which are founded on power. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2...
Psalm 16 Trust God
November 09, 2021 11:27 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBHave you ever had difficulty trusting someone or something? If so, you’re not alone. Psalm 16 is a psalm of trust. King David was the writer, and he trusted God. He tells us that we can trust God as well. God has asked us to trust him in the midst of the trials of life. We can trust God because He is present with us in every moment of life. We can be confident in a God who counsels and makes us secure and promises eternal pleasures. In contrast, those who go after the pleasures of the world r...
Mark 13 verses 1-8 The End is Near, and so is a New Beginning
November 08, 2021 11:42 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBWe’re getting closer to the end of our church year. In fact, Sun., Nov. 21, 2021, is Reign of Christ Sunday, which is the church’s equivalent to New Year’s Eve. As we draw closer to the end of the church year, our Gospel readings begin to emphasize the signs of Christ’s Second Coming. In fact, Jesus talks about some of these signs in Mark 13:1-8. In a sermon often called the Olivet Discourse (because it was delivered on the Mount of Olives), Jesus gave the disciples and us a look into the fu...
Ruth 3 verses 1-5, Ruth 4 verses 13-17, Mark 12 verses 38-44 Blessed are the Poor Widows
November 01, 2021 12:09 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBThe story of Ruth and Naomi and the Parable of the Widow’s Mite provide some very interesting contrasts between the Christian’s way and society’s way. Both are stories of how God uses the culture of Jesus’ time to do his will in our society and teach us how we are supposed to care for each other. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Mark 12 verses 28-34 The Two Great Commandments
October 25, 2021 17:21 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBThere are a lot of rules in the Bible. It may sometimes be difficult to remember all of them. If we can just remember and obey the two commandments that Jesus said were the most important, all of the rest would follow. Then we would enjoy life the way God intended it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Psalm 34 verses 1-8 Praise God and Give Him Thanks
October 23, 2021 16:29 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBDavid is calling us to verbal, public, personal praise. He is calling us to worship that lifts our hearts and draws us into a spontaneous, robust chorus of delighting in the name of the living and trust God. The angelic vision in the Psalm creates proper respect and reverence before God’s glory. Those who have seen God’s glory will find that the best reaction is to respect God. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Mark 10 verses 46-52 Make Yourself Heard Above the Crowd
October 20, 2021 11:06 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBHello boys and girls! How many of you have a little brother or a little sister? How about a puppy or a kitten? How do they get attention when they want something? They whine or cry when they are hungry, thirsty, tired or wet. For example, babies don’t care if they are home or in a restaurant or even in church. What do you do if you want to get someone’s attention? As we get older, we learn to be more reserved about making our wants and wishes known. Or do we? Today we will hear the story...
Hebrews 7 verses 23-28, Mark 10 verses 46-52 Jesus, the One Who Welcomes Us Home
October 19, 2021 11:59 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBJesus never fails as our high priest. He knows how to minister to us in the way that benefits us the most and matures our faith in him. Christ did not have to atone for his sins because he never sinned. He only needed to atone for us once. He saves us once and for all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Psalm 104 verses 24-35,27 Worship God the Creator
October 12, 2021 13:08 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBHow many of you have seen the movie Saving Private Ryan? It’s a war film set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. The film is about U.S. Army Ranger Captain John H. Miller (who was played by Tom Hanks) and his squad as they search for Private First Class John Francis Ryan (who was played by Matt Damon). Private Ryan was the last surviving brother of four servicemen. Captain Miller lost several of his men in their search to find him. After finding him, Captain Miller himself was m...
Matthew 6 verses 25-33 Don't Worry, Be Happy
October 06, 2021 11:11 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat do we really need? Our society is based on acquisition of things, especially wealth. We are concerned about what we do not have, especially people who are considered to be “have not”. Jesus is saying that it doesn’t matter how hard we try to get things, we can’t accumulate more than what God can provide for us. If we are called to our heavenly home by God, what good will earthly goods be? After all, we can’t take them with us. What Jesus is saying in the reading we just heard from Matth...
Matthew 6 verses 25-33 What-Me Worry
October 05, 2021 12:28 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBA few years ago I read a news story about an elderly lady who died. The coroner’s report read “Cause of death…malnutrition.” At the time of her death, she weighed 50 pounds. When the authorities began their investigation into her death, they found that her house was a pigpen. She begged food from her neighbours and got what little clothing she had from the Salvation Army. She appeared to be a hermit, but that was not the case. In the mess officials found two keys to safe-deposit boxes at two...
Mark 10 verses 17-31 How to Inherit Eternal Life and Wealth
October 04, 2021 11:43 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThere are so many different types of shows on television, including game shows, one of which was “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Most of us would answer yes to that question. A famous comedienne once said, “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Believe me, rich is better.” I wonder what Jesus would have to say about that. The answer is found in Mark 10:17-31. The young man was perhaps in his mid-thirties. Luke describes him as a ruler, a person of prominence. In the ancient Middle East, it was...
Mark 10 verses 2-16 Jesus Wants Us to Be Around Him
September 29, 2021 12:45 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBHello boys and girls! Has anyone ever told you to get lost or go away? Has anyone ever told you that they didn’t want you around? How did that make you feel? There is one person who will never tell us to go away. In fact, he wants all of us to come close to him. His name is Jesus. Let me explain by reading a story to you from Mark 10:2-16. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
Mark 10 verses 2-16 Jesus, the Heavenly Comforter
September 28, 2021 12:41 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBThe Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, children and women were on the lower levels of society. Women were seen as nothing more than property, and children were considered to be useless until they were old enough to help out around the property....
James 5 verses 13-20 Prayer is the Cure for Suffering.
September 24, 2021 15:48 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBJames 5:13-20 begins by referring to two ends on the spectrum of life-suffering and cheerfulness. Suffering refers to affliction of any kind-physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. It includes anything that causes trouble or affliction. James’ remedy is to tell us to pray. This passage focuses on the life-transforming power of prayer. Every state of mind or mood is a call to prayer. It’s easy for us to turn to God when our lives are unraveling or when we feel overwhelmed. It’s also easy ...
Mark 8 verses 38-50 Sin Fighters
September 21, 2021 15:34 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBIn 2012 Dr. Michael Youssef, who is the founder and President of Leading the Way Ministries, wrote an article about a Christian Sunday school teacher who was leading a class of boys. After a conversation with one of the boys, the young man prayed and received Christ. That young man was D.L. Moody, who became one of the greatest evangelists of his time. On one of his trips to England, D.L. Moody preached at a church pastored by another great evangelist named F.B. Meyer. Moody invited him to ...
Mark 9 verses 30-37 The First Will Be Last, and the Last Will Be First
September 16, 2021 20:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one of the tools that the world uses to measure success. There is another way to measure success-one that is not of this world-and that is the topic of the Gospel reading from Mark 9:30-37. We sometime...
1 Kings 11 verses 1-13 Absolute Power Does Corrupt Absolutely
September 02, 2021 14:04 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBHealthy compromise occurs when we can “give in” without sacrificing our values and beliefs. A different kind of compromise leads us to abandon sound ideas or standards, leaving us morally and spiritually bankrupt. We live in a world full of temptations that urges us to compromise our godly values. When we choose to compromise, we pay a price, even though it may not seem immediately apparent to us or to other people. Satan wants us to believe the lie that no one gets hurt when we compromise ou...
Song of Songs 2 verses 8-13 Images of Love
August 27, 2021 12:01 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBThe writer of Song of Songs uses a series of images and poems to describe God’s love for us. They represent the joys, the ups and downs, even painful longing when apart. It is a relationship between two people who love each other. In the case of Christians, it is a relationship between us and God. It is a contrast to references comparing an adulterous woman to Israel’s idolatry. It shows the longing, joys and sorrows that occur when we are separated from God. Both humans and God experience th...
Mark 7 verses 1-8,14-15,21-23 The Old and the New
August 24, 2021 11:33 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAll of us have certain core traditions and beliefs that are important to us. They make us who we are, they define our own behaviours and the way we think other people should behave. That is what lies behind the passage from Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
John 6 verses 56-69 Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
August 17, 2021 13:18 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThe choice to accept Jesus is a difficult one. Godly people will still face difficulties in life, including persecution. God’s ways are not our ways, and that is why the Gospel message is hard to accept. It is costly because in order for us to accept Christ’s death and resurrection as the way to eternal life, we also have to experience our own form of death and resurrection. We have to die to our worldly way of life and rise to a new life in Christ. There are times when our faith in Christ wi...
John 6 verses 56-69 Follow the Leader
August 16, 2021 11:48 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBThere is a price to pay when we follow Jesus. He calls us to give up our worldly life with all of its sinful pleasures and follow a life that will lead to even greater pleasures in heaven. For most of us, that is not an easy choice to make. We have grown comfortable in our daily lives. They are like a pair of shoes that we have broken in. They feel so darn good, and the life we are leading feels so darn good. Most of us don’t like change. We get set in our ways. We get stuck in the rut of dai...
Galatians 4 verses 4-7 We are God's Adopted Children
August 09, 2021 16:14 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen we receive Christ, His Spirit takes up residence in the core of our being, giving us an internal power that we never had before and transforming our hearts from hateful and rebellion to loving and obedient. Our hearts control our words and actions. It isn’t easy for us to accept ourselves; to love and be loved, to feel worthwhile to ourselves and others. It is a time of overwhelming grace when we accept the fact that God knows us thoroughly and loves us thoroughly. Become a supporter o...
John 6 verses 35,41-51 Soul Food
August 02, 2021 15:01 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MBWe need to receive Jesus’ spiritual food on a regular basis, just like the Israelites needed to receive the manna and quail from God every day. Without it, we will always be spiritually hungry. We can’t get enough spiritual food by going to church only at Christmas or Easter or on special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, or confirmations. Our spiritual hunger can only be satisfied by regularly studying God’s Word and applying it to our lives. This means regular attendance at Su...
2 Samuel 11 verse 26-12 verse 13, John 6 verses 24-35 God Sees and Knows All, Especially Our Hunger
July 26, 2021 11:52 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBA few years ago there was program on the Investigation Discovery Channel called “I Almost Got Away with It”. The story of David and Bathsheba would have been a perfect one for that show, especially the part where the prophet Nathan confronted David. David thought that he had committed the perfect crime by having an affair with Bathsheba and covering it up by killing her husband. Unfortunately, he was caught by the one true, perfect, all-seeing and all-knowing God. David forgot that God sees e...
Ephesians 3 verses 14-21 God Can Give You a Spiritual Heart Transplant
July 22, 2021 12:03 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBDo you have Jesus in your heart? In the Bible, the word “heart” refers to your innermost being--the place where your thoughts, feelings, and desires come from. The Bible says our hearts are sinful, which is why we need Jesus to free us from sin and change the way we think and the things we desire. When we trust in Him, He comes into our hearts--not physically but spiritually. Trust Him to change your heart today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-fr...
John 6 verses 1-21 Nothing to Fear
July 21, 2021 10:59 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBAll of us have been afraid at one time or another, even adults. Being scared is nothing to be ashamed of. When we invite Jesus into our lives, we don’t have to be afraid, because we aren’t alone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
John 6 verses 1-21 Jesus and His Tests
July 20, 2021 12:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you ever had to prepare a meal for a large group of people with little or no advance notice? When you prepared that meal, did you ever stop to wonder how you would do it, especially if you realized that you did not have enough food and you did not have the time or money to go to the grocery store? If that is the case, perhaps you can sympathize with the disciples in the story of the feeding of the crowd, which is written in John 6:1-21. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
John 6 verses 1-21 God's Signs for the Masses
July 19, 2021 12:04 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBThe Gospel reading which we just heard from John 6:1-21 is full of rich imagery. Although the story of the feeding of the 5,000 appears in all four Gospels, John’s version has a slightly different meaning. In fact, John includes only seven of Jesus’ miracles in his Gospel, and in each miracle the believer is brought closer to God. Each miracle invites us to reflect on what the miracle says about Jesus. John most likely included this version of the feeding of the 5,000 to provide additional ...
Mark 6 verses 30-34,53-56 Resting and Serving
July 16, 2021 11:31 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBHow do you handle it when your plans get changed, even for good reasons? Do you feel disappointed or angry? The passage from Mark’s Gospel gives us some ideas about how to handle unexpected changes in plans. Jesus’ disciples led busy lives. They were tired. They were too busy from ministry with Jesus and the people to even find time to eat. Jesus displayed His concern for practical matters. His disciples had just returned from a ministry trip, so He expected them to “come aside…and rest awh...
Mark 6 verses 1-13 No Fear of Failure Here
June 28, 2021 11:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe Gospel reading from Mark 6:1-13 occurs just after the healing of the woman with a hemorrhage and the raising of Jairus’ daughter from the dead. It is two different stories about faith, and that’s where the similarity ends. Unlike the two miracles that we heard about in Mark 5:21-43, which demonstrate faith in Jesus, the first parable we heard in this passage is about the lack of faith. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/sup...
2 Samuel 1 verses 1,17-27 How to Grieve Over the Death of Someone
June 25, 2021 15:10 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBThere is nothing more natural than to grieve the death of a friend. The ability to grieve is God’s gift which allows us to process our loss in such a way that we can go on living without a sense of grief. Just like Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus, David and his men grieved when they heard of the death of the soldiers, Saul and Jonathan. David honoured Saul, but he celebrated his dear friend Jonathan. David did this because what he was at least in part was because of Jonathan. Friends play ...
Mark 5 verses 21-43 Jesus, the True Faith Healer, Part 2
June 23, 2021 10:53 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBJairus came to Jesus in faith, and the woman reached out to Jesus in faith also. Jesus felt her tug of faith on his robe. He ignored the disciples’ response to the question of who touched him. It was no ordinary touch. He wanted to bring the woman out of the crowd and into a public profession of faith. He responded to her need and Jairus’ need by giving of himself just like anyone who responds to human need by giving something of themselves. Both Jairus and the woman had given up on human ...
Mark 4 verses 35-41 Have Faith in the Storms of Life
June 15, 2021 12:47 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBStorms often bring out our true spiritual condition. Too many of us want faith to be nice and simple and easy. Faith requires hard work. It involves coming out of ourselves to trust and care. If we lose faith, we lose hope and our ability to care. Fear wipes out faith. Discipleship is a life of faith. Faith is a deep, bedrock trust in God’s presence in the world, the church and our lives. When the storms of life occur we come to the truth of just how deep our faith is. Safety is not an abse...
Mark 4 verses 36-34 How to Grow God's Kingdom
June 07, 2021 11:32 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThe parable of the sower explains how the kingdom can start in the hearts and minds of each and every one of us. Someone-a minister, a parent or another faithful servant of God-plants a tiny seed of faith in each and every one of us. It doesn't matter how the seed is planted, only that it is planted. Those of you who were farmers or who have planted any type of seed know that it can take a long time for the seed to grow into a strong, vibrant plant. We can water it and fertilize it all we wan...
1 Samuel 8 verses 4-20 Be Careful What You Wish For
May 31, 2021 11:18 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBHow many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the reading from 1 Samuel 8:4-20 didn’t remember that commandment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.
John 3 verses 1-17 How Can We Measure God's Love.
May 25, 2021 12:34 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBOne of the most famous Bible verses is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world." Just how great is God's love and how could we measure it? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sermons-from-my-heart--2423678/support.