To Live By Faith

There are people who claim that faith is a blind leap into the dark.  They say it is irrational and unreasonable.  They only believe in what they can see, touch, taste or hear.  They only believe in things that can be tested by the scientific method.

The truth is, they have many areas on their life in which they operate by faith. But they don't often realize it.

Hebrews 11:1 (ESV)

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

The Y in The Road

When you come to a "Y" in the trail you need to gather whatever information is available in order to decide which way to go.  The author of Hebrews has come to a decision point and lays it out in stark terms.

Which path will you choose?

What should you do about your loved ones on the wrong path?

Sermon In A Sack: Trophies

For thousands of years people have been highly motivated by the prospect of winning trophies - even something as perishable as a laurel wreath.  How much more should we be motivated to work hard toward pleasing Jesus Christ?  The rewards he will distribute are eternal!