Sermons
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 12 of 15
When someone is in crisis, we often say of that person “He’s having a really hard time.” He is. But for him (or for us) to think that the crisis is all about the person in the middle of it is to misunderstand an important truth. Whether in or out of a crisis, this really [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 11 of 15
We are reminded of the verse which says “the love of Christ constrains me.” In today’s sermon, we consider the love of Christ and how it is absolutely essential to the one who is leading in a crisis. Not only does it constrain us, but it supports us in a way which no earthly love [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 10 of 15
In the midst of crisis it can be difficult to maintain proper focus. There are many things going on, but which of them should receive your attention? Why can’t you simply focus on the problem? These and more questions are the focus of today’s message. Full audio of the sermon is as follows:
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 9 of 15
There is little question that faith must play a part in crisis. The questions arise when we consider what faith does, or ought to do in crisis. Is it simply required that we have faith to make it through the hardest parts of the crisis unscathed or does faith have any benefit in the in-between [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 8 of 15
Most of us have heard of the Communion of the Saints, but what does it have to do with making our way, properly, through a crisis? That is the subject of today’s sermon. Full audio of the sermon is as follows:
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 7 of 15
As we examine the 7th part of Changed Forever, we consider what part emotion has to play, particularly for the one who is leading the family through the crisis. Are we to completely distrust any emotion? How should emotion be handled alongside of our will and our spirit? Can emotion help us to make sense [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 6 of 15
Letting go is rarely simple. Letting go in a crisis is much more difficult. However, it is one of the things which is usually part of crisis. Learning how to let go is the topic of part 6 of Changed Forever. Full audio of the sermon is as follows:
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 5 of 15
We continue with part 5 from the Changed Forever by considering perspective. Perspective is always important. As humans, we lack God’s omniscience–which means that we can only see things from a limited perspective. However, the closer we can get to understanding our crisis from God’s perspective, or at least from the perspective that God would [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 4 of 15
As we continue with part four of the series based on Changed Forever, we come to the sermon which details the comfort which is given by the scriptures. When one is in the midst of grave crisis, the words and kindnesses of people are indeed helpful. But at the same time, they are insufficient to [...]
Sermon: How to Lead Your Family Through a Crisis–Part 3 of 15
We continue with part three of the series based on the book Changed Forever. Today’s sermon covers expectations and how to ensure that they are not cut off. Full audio of the sermon is as follows:
