Paul compares worldly achievement to the free gift of grace, and finds everything else "garbage" compared to being saved by Christ.
Looking at how the Apostle Paul leaned on friends in his time of need. As Christians, we all have somebody to lean on.
Paul's call to the church to act in unity, by practising humility, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
Unity in the church is stronger than "cosmic glue", the force that holds the atom together.
Paul emphasizes the greatness of knowing that as a follower of Christ, he is destined for Heaven.
The batteries on the recorder died about 20 minutes into the sermon, but there's still enough there to get something! Paul's showing us how to be brave and wise when facing difficult circumstances.
Casting our bread upon the waters is an act of faith. Faith needs to be acted on to be complete.
Last in a series on the seven virtues, showing how love holds all the other virtues together.
Sixth in a seven part series on the seven virtues, asserting that Jesus Christ is worth of our faith.
Fourth in a series on the Seven Virtues, focusing on the long term benefits of self control.
Third in a Seven virtues series, focusing on how we grow in courage as we place our trust in God.
Second sermon in a series on the seven virtues, contrasting our sense of justice with God's real justice.
First of a series on the seven virtues, looking at the need for God's wisdom in our lives.