Columbia, MD
May 4, 2025
Main Idea: The greatest asset for security in life is trusting in the Lord. It is worth pouring our energy, wisdom, and resources into collaborating with Him as He builds our trust portfolio, not just our financial one. Key Ideas: A 2021 Gallup survey found that 41% of adults worldwide reported experiencing high stress, with… Read More »
April 27, 2025
Jacob’s Early Life Birth: Grasped Esau’s heel—symbol of lifelong tension. Birthright Acquisition: Jacob used his cunning when Esau was famished. Jacob proposed a deal: lentil stew for Esau’s birthright. Birthright included inheritance and spiritual leadership. Deception for the Blessing Jacob, with Rebekah’s help, tricked Isaac into blessing him instead of Esau. Esau’s wrath: Planned to… Read More »
April 20, 2025
Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NIV) “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” Childhood anecdote: How I boldly answered, “The devil!” to the… Read More »
April 13, 2025
Introduction God is not just a Creator but a Poet. His ways are creative, unique, and deep—more like poetry than a thesis. Main Idea: He writes the lines; we trust the Poet. Scripture Focus: Luke 19:28-44. 1. God is a Poet in How He Communicates A third of the Bible is poetry: Psalms, Proverbs, Song… Read More »
March 30, 2025
Main Idea: Humility is not only okay, it’s Better Scriptural Focus: Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life. (NIV) “Humility and the fear of the Lord”: Humilityis a proper view of oneself, recognizing one’s limitations and dependence on God. Fear of the Lordis a proper view of… Read More »
March 23, 2025
Introduction: Communion Sunday is a time to reflect on Jesus’ love demonstrated on the cross and to appreciate the life He purchased with His blood. Think of this message as a collage or kaleidoscope, presents a series of “paintings” capturing different truths. Painting 1 Real faith thrives on honesty, not platitudes. Truth reveals “what is”—flaws… Read More »
March 16, 2025
Text Passages: Acts 17:24-28; Colossians 1:15-17 Main Idea: The Creator is still Creating Through Us. From Friday’s Just a Moment, (See Blog Post at Valleybrook.church) God’s work in creation is deliberate and ongoing. We are not chance occurrences on this earth. The Lord chose the time and the place for each of us to be born. … Read More »
March 9, 2025
Putting Prayer in its Proper Place Message Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Main Idea: Prayer’s place is at the front of the line, not the back of it. Prayer is not the last resort. It is the first and best option. 1. Petitions, Prayers, Intercession, and Thanksgiving Be Made for All People There is a fundamental… Read More »
March 2, 2025
Text Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-15 (NASB77) 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give… Read More »