Philemon 1:24-25: Perspective on Grace, Part 1
In Philemon, Paul offers a unique perspective on grace. If we understand God’s undeserved forgiveness of us, we must extend grace to others also.
Urgent Need: Flooding in Pakistan
This year, severe seasonal flooding in Pakistan during the monsoon season has devastated my home country. Here’s how you can send support.
Philemon 1:21-23: Perspective on Obedience
In Philemon, Paul offers a unique perspective on obedience. Do we put obedience to Christ first? Can others testify to that?
Philemon 1:17-20: Perspective on Partnership
In Philemon, Paul offers a unique perspective on partnership. God does not force us to partner with him, but rather he invites us to share in the work of the Gospel, which does not discriminate.
Philemon 1:8-16: Perspective on Service
In Philemon, Paul’s perspective on service shows us that agape love, not obligation or guilt, should motivate us to serve God and others.
Philemon 1:4-7: Perspective on Fellowship
The idea of Christian fellowship in the Bible necessitates mutual participation, contribution, and sharing of life and faith in all seasons whether joyful or painful.
Philemon 1:1-3: Perspective on Love
Agape love changes our perspective on our circumstances in life and the challenges of life. When we are committed to the Gospel love we can be assured that God will turn our life challenges into an opportunity to love Christ more and love His people more.
Why Colossians Is So Relevant to Our Era
Earlier this year, I preached through the book of Colossians at my church, First Baptist Church Metuchen, focusing on two questions. 1) Does truth matter in this day and age? […]
Philemon Sermon Series – Spiritually Free
Philemon is a unique letter about the how the Gospel changes our perspective on life and gives us hope for reconciliation and forgiveness.
The Five Cs of Christmas That Every Christian Should Know
During the Christmas season many take shots at the origin, meaning, and purpose of this day and post articles, videos, and arguments against or for Christmas on the internet. I thought it would be appropriate to go a little beyond the traditional stories to address the elephant in the room that is the origin of Christmas day, and to try to distinguish it from the purpose and meaning of Christmas that we celebrate as believers.
