Broken is also now available in paperback.  You can purchase a copy by clicking on this link.  Or, if you prefer, it will be available on Amazon within the week.  https://www.createspace.com/4915188

Yesterday, I delivered the fourth part of our series on Failures.  We'll end this series for now, but may pick it up again down the road.  However, in this message, I talked about the sin of Judah and the grace that God bestowed upon him in spite of his sin.  We saw once again that we're saved not by being "good" people, but by the grace of God.  This message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/Judah

Responding to the Call is also now available in paperback  https://www.createspace.com/4910268

Trusting God When It Doesn't Make Sense is now available in paperback. It will be available on Amazon in a few days. Or you can follow this link to order now: https://www.createspace.com/4907727

On the 6th of July, we heard part 3 of our series on Failures.  We looked at the life of Jacob and his tendency to seek blessing by his own means rather than trusting in the Lord.  Again, for some reason, the sound quality isn't great.  But it can be found at https://archive.org/details/Jacob_201407

This past Sunday, in my absence, Pastor Nate brought the message.  He shared how we cannot trust in our own righteousness.  We must instead trust in the righteousness of Christ.  His message can be found at https://archive.org/details/AudioRecord20140713103924

Last week, we began a new series of messages on failures.  We're looking at the great men of faith in Scripture, the ways they failed in their life of faith, and the grace of God that was given them in spite of their sin.  Last week, we talked about Adam and Eve.  Unfortunately, this message was not recorded.  This week, we talked about Abraham.  The sound quality isn't good.  I'm not sure why.  However, this message can be streamed or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/Abraham_201406

My short devotional on the book of Jonah, Responding to the Call, is currently free on Amazon.  You will be able to download it free of charge through June 17th.  You can find it at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYW9MN2

After a long vacation, I'm back.  We talked on Father's Day about the God-given role of fathers.  This message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/AudioRecord20140615104606

Pastor Nate Nash, our youth and family pastor, filled in during my absence.  His messages can be found at:

https://archive.org/details/AudioRecord20140601103902

https://archive.org/details/May252014_20140616

For the next few days, my short work titled Broken: Reflections on Humility, is on sale for only $0.99.  It will then go up to $1.99 for a few more days before returning to full price.  Check it out.  And, if you like it, please take the time to write a review on Amazon.   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JV58KL6 

Unfortunately, the first couple minutes of this message were not recorded.  However, in it, Jesus comforted his disciples.  After giving them some distressing news, he encouraged them by telling them where he was going and what he would accomplish for them.  In response to their questions, he also told them the way to the Father.  This message is also an encouraging message to us, as we live in a world of sin and evil.  We receive Christ's promise of what he has done for us, that we might believe and be saved.  This message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/TheWayToTheFather

Yesterday, on Mother's Day, we talked about the influence mothers can have on the lives of their children.  We looked at the example of Timothy, who was raised in faith by his mother and grandmother.  We then used to this to reveal the important role possessed by moms.  Even though they may feel limited in ministry by their children, raising their children in faith is truly the most important ministry they could ever possess.  This message can be found at https://archive.org/details/AGodlyInfluence

Trusting God When It Doesn't Make Sense is on sale, starting at noon today, for $0.99.  It will remain at this price through the morning of the 12th, and then go to $1.99.  If you've already read this book, please write a review on Amazon and refer it to a friend.  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8QA21U

Yesterday, at Ebenezer, was confirmation Sunday.  We witnessed two of our youth publicly confess their faith in Jesus.  And our message was directed at them.  That being said, it's something that we all need to hear.  We heard how faith in Jesus is not a one-time event.  It's ongoing.  And we heard of the great blessings that come when we follow him.  This message can be streamed or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/AbidingInTheWordOfChrist

This past weekend, we hosted Pastor Mujahid El Masih.  He shared with us about his life in Islam, his coming to faith in Jesus, his ministry, the persecution he endured, and how God brought him to the United States.  He also shared with us three sessions on Christianity and Islam.

This link will take you his testimony that he shared Sunday morning  https://archive.org/details/Masihtestimony

Session 1 of his presentation on Christianity & Islam can be found at https://archive.org/details/ChristianityAndIslamSession1

Session 2 - https://archive.org/details/ChristianityAndIslamSession2

Session 3 - https://archive.org/details/ChristianityAndIslamSession3

The only part of his presentation that went unrecorded was the adult Sunday School hour on Sunday morning, where he talked about Silent Jihad.

I've just released another short work on Amazon.  So often, we go through the motions of faith. We go to church, sing the songs, and bow our head to pray. However, even though we do all the right things, our heart and attitude are displeasing to God. If this is to change, if we're to be acceptable to God, we must first be broken. If we're to be pleasing to him, our heart must be crushed.  You can purchase this ebook at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JV58KL6

On Maundy Thursday, we talked about arrogance and humility.  Even though we're turned off by arrogance, most of us display this quality in many ways.  Jesus, however, calls us to a life of humility and service.  This message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/TrueHumility

On Good Friday, Pastor Nate brought the message.  He talked about our tendency to look to signs rather than trust in the gospel of Christ.  His message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/TheSignOfJonah_201404

Unfortunately, our Easter message did not get recorded.

Yesterday, we heard another installment of our Lenten series on the Passion History. We looked briefly at the inscription that Pilate placed on Jesus' cross and the ways it was understood.  We then asked how we understand these words today.  This message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/TheInscription

Responding to the Call is on sale. For the next 3 1/2 days, it's available for only $0.99. After that, it will be $1.99 for another 3 1/2 days. Check it out and share with your friends.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYW9MN2

Yesterday at Ebenezer, I continued my Lenten series on the Passion History.  We looked at the women who followed Jesus, mourning for him, as he was led away to be crucified.  And we find that, instead of mourning for his suffering, we should mourn for ourselves.  This sermon can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/TheWeepingWomen

On Wednesday of this past week, Pastor Kirk Thorson from Larimore, ND brought our message.  It was part of our series "Sermons Preached by Christ's Enemies." His sermon focused on the words of the chief priests, "He saved others, but he cannot save himself." This message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/HeCannotSaveHimself

The price of "Trusting God When It Doesn't Make Sense" is now $4.99 every day.  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8QA21U

Also, check the link on the right: Recommended Books & Products.  It provides recommendations of books I've read and products I've used.