Sermon (video): What Motivates You? (Matthew 6:1)

So you are a serious follower of Christ and engage in a lot of good deeds and Christian ministries? That's commendable. But, did you know that Jesus is more concerned with why we do what we do than He is with what we're doing?

Matthew 6:1 begins a section of Scripture where Jesus speaks often of eternal rewards. It is in this verse that He tells us that if we aren't properly motivated when we do our "good deeds", we'll forfeit the eternal rewards we could have received.

This is a very serious biblical principle that will have eternal ramifications.

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Sermon (video): Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

Do you battle with anger or resentment because of how someone has treated you? Did you know that Jesus has told us that we are to love those who are opposed to us and pray for those who mistreat us? Believe me, it isn't easy. But, it is a command nonetheless.

This sermon explores what it means to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. It further reveals why it is essential that we comply with Jesus' commands regarding how we are to treat those who oppose us.

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Floating down the Weeki Wachee (10/19/2012)

Kim and the boys were out of school yesterday so we took a few hours and canoed/kayaked down the Weeki Wachee River. I regret that I took so few pictures. We had a blast!

This is before we hit the water.
The 5.5 mile river route is highlited in blue behind us.

I shared a canoe with Kim and Joseph.
Zach and Sean can be seen in their kayaks up ahead.

The water is completely clear and beautiful.

The smile on Zach's face tells it all. We had a blast!

I took a trip down this river about a year and a half ago. If you want to watch a video that I shot and edited of that trip, click here. Be sure to watch the end of it. I took some incredible video of some manatees.

First Baptist Church: 160 Years of Ministry

An article appeared in our local newspaper (Hernando Times) about our church's 160 years of ministry in Brooksville, Florida. I think Gail did a great job on the article! You can read it by clicking here.

Sermon (video): Be People of Truth (Matthew 5:33-37)

As Christians, we are called by Jesus to say what we mean and mean what we say. In short, Matthew 5:33-37 calls us to be honest.
 
But, I wanted to show in this sermon that we must also make sure that we speak the truth in love, that we know what the truth is by studying God's Word, and that we develop toughness to experience the consequences of speaking the truth in love.
 
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Video: My Family on Test Track

On Monday, March 19, 2012, my family and I took a ride on Test Track at Epcot. I uploaded a video of the ride but never created a link on my blog.

To view the exciting video, simply click here.

Sermon (video): God's Word on Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)

The fact that the topic of divorce is rarely addressed from behind pulpits and Bible study lecterns is troubling. So many of God's children have gone through it, know someone who has or may even be contemplating it themselves. We simply must know what God has said.

As I preached this sermon, I strived for a balance of truth and love, law and grace. I pray it brings some clarity to the issue.

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