What does "remembering the Sabbath" look like for Christians, today?
Category: Sermon Study Guides
Lessons written to accompany a sermon (taught by someone else), usually meant to provide devotional follow-up thoughts throughout the week.
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Although the old hymn, "Sweet Hour of Prayer", probably wasn't talking about a literal hour, we can still give God some of our undivided attention in prayer.
Take the Step
Not every opportunity demands our action, but many of them give us chances to make a difference.
Do the Simple Things
Being a hero doesn't require superpowers. Sometimes, it just means stepping up to do what needs to be done.
Invasion of the “Have Tos”
A careful look at Scripture may suggest that we "have to" do fewer things than we think, allowing us to "get to" do more of God's will for our lives.
Does Margin Really Work?
Can we be inspired to make room in our lives for God's messages and opportunities?
Exasperation
If we shouldn't exasperate our children, what should we do for them, instead?
I can do it myself!
For those of us who fear the unknown, a better path may mean trusting God for answers, or leaving some room for Him to work.
Modern-Day Manna
Does modern-day "manna" leave us with empty baskets (or a jar of spoiled results), when we try to bend the rules?
Heroic Words
While we usually think of heroes by their actions, sometimes a hero just says the right things at the right time.
From the Other Side of Manhood
If you feel that you have reached manhood, are you willing to pass along to others what you have learned?
“Someone Else Might Have Gotten It Wrong”
Sometimes, stepping away from a responsibility is necessary not only because we need it, but also because someone else needs the opportunity to step into that role.
Heroes of the Faith
Let's take a look at some of the heroes of the Bible, and how we can emulate their heroic actions in our own lives.
“Naps are Wasted on the Young”
Children don't need an excuse to get rest. Let us remember that among our schedules, not only to take care of ourselves, but to spend time with Jesus.
The Best Kind of Respect
The best respect is the kind you earn.
Redeeming the Time
Our time - and the little and big opportunities we get each day are like a ticket - for us to seize or squander.
Jesus, the Perfect Man
Jesus certainly qualified as a "manly man" by today's standards. What else did he model for how men should live today?
What happens in the margin?
I would like to give you a challenge today - to look for what actually happens in the marginal spaces of your life.
I’m Tired
An honest day's work takes a lot out of a guy, but Jesus didn't use that excuse when He was needed.
Those Who Sin Differently 