Boasting
Don’t Brag About Tomorrow
Date: December 24, 2022
Passage: Proverbs 27:1–9
It is a big mistake to boast about what you will do tomorrow because there is really no way of knowing for sure what will happen (v. 1). This is especially true when it comes to putting off being saved. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Not only should a person refrain from …
Limits of Paul’s Authority
Date: March 13, 2019
Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:13–18
Paul poses three questions that we may ask ourselves as we seek to measure our ministries…
IllustrationThe Difference of Running For Life or For Diner
A certain dog had always boasted of his ability as a runner. Then one day a rabbit that he was …
IllustrationNapoleon’s Method of Remembering Names
Napoleon boasted he could remember the names of every person he ever met. His technique was simple. If he didn’t hear the name clearly, he said, “So sorry I didn’t get the name clearly.” If it …