by Greg Burdine | Mar 20, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
The only miracle recorded in all four Gospels is the ‘Feeding of the 5,000.’ You can read this miracle in the following Bible passages: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15. Though similar, each brings a different view of this event in...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 18, 2017 | Christian Living, Current Issues, Sermon
Good things come to those who wait. But I hate waiting. As a child I hated waiting for Christmas. I hate waiting for an appointment at the doctor’s office. I hate waiting for an important phone call or meeting. A key belief of many Christians is that Jesus is...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 13, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
Abraham Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas for the presidency. The two were at the Capitol for Lincoln’s inauguration. Lincoln was holding the manuscript of his speech, his cane and tall silk hat. As he was introduced, he was looking for a place to put his hat. Stephen...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 9, 2017 | Christian Living
We live in a very angry world. More gentleness is definitely needed. Our personal relationships need gentleness. Is it possible that much of the stress we feel in our life is because we are not gentle? Paul encourages gentleness in Philippians 4:5. “Let your...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 6, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it. Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world. The three most powerful words in the English language are “I love you.” Some are confused about love. But even with all our counterfeits,...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 1, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
I was going through some of my old stories in my ‘Illustration File.’ This is one of my favorites from Tony Campolo. I hope it speaks to you. Many years ago, when I was a young pastor, I was asked to be a counselor at a junior-high camp. Everyone should...