Child Defiance

A child who knowingly disobeys his or her parents challenges their authority and dares them to respond to that challenge. Both the act of defiance and the attitude of disrespect must be dealt with swiftly and firmly in order to lead that child to a better conclusion about who he or she is, who the parents are, and what boundaries are for.

Indifference Toward Sin

When the Israelites entered the promised land it was their indifferent attitude toward sin and evil that ultimately brought about their ruination. What will our indifference toward sin and evil do for us?

Worshiping God(s)

Idol worship is selfish because it focuses on what people can receive from that (false) god. The worship of the one true God, however, is just the opposite. God's true people are to be selfless - serving Him while expecting nothing in return from Him. We serve God for who He is and worship Him for all of His greatness an splendor. It is our appreciation for who He is and what He has already done that drives us to our deepest worship of him. We serve God for woe He is - not for what we can get from him.

Truth Measures

Truth cannot be measured by numbers or facts. It often stands against majority opinion or circumstances. Truth never changes because it is guaranteed by the nature and character of God - who is the truth. In fact, without Jesus, truth is not possible at all and is unobtainable by human beings. Without Jesus, life's deception would completely overwhelm us all.

Answered Prayers?

When you ask God for something and then get it, this does not mean He has agreed with you. If you have approached Him with a sinful attitude or asked with sinful motives - getting what you want may could prove to be costly.

Recognizing His Work

When a large body of Christ-followers is active for the Lord, He tends not to display His power in the form of mighty (miraculous) acts. Instead, He works through His people as they obey Him. When we realize this, we can begin to see the acts of God's love and power in more of the circumstances and learn that He is just as supernatural there and in that time as anywhere else in time or circumstances.

Worship Designed

In the Old Testament (particularly Leviticus) God establishes rules for Worship. It's set up on an orderly, regular pattern of fellowship with Him an and with other. It's God telling us how to celebrate our relationship with Him. Our worship today should demonstrate our devotion to God and our worship should be as purposeful as that which He designed for us centuries ago!