As the ol’ Gospel song goes, “This joy I have the world didn’t give it to me… The world didn’t give it and the world can’t take it away.” The foundation of Christian joy is salvation through Christ. Because of our past, present, and future (i.e., final) salvation, our present circumstances do not ultimately deter joy — indescribable joy.
![The Ten Commandments (Part III) Sunday School Lesson [Slides]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/God-Gives-The-Ten-Commandments-Part-III-326x245.png)
While Commandments I-IV concern how we should love God, Commandments V-X concern how we should love others. The Ten Commandments address our thoughts, words, and deeds — perhaps in chiastic fashion — that we may be a kingdom of priests through whom God will bless all nations…
Brothers and sisters, may we always be careful when using the LORD’s name. Let us not only avoid using God’s name in swears (in both senses of the word), but let us also use caution when aiming to attach divine authority to our words.
![The Ten Commandments (Part II) Sunday School Lesson [Slides]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ten-Commandments-Bible-Study-Power-Point-Slides-Part-2-326x245.png)
In this lesson, I aim to cover Commandments II-IV. The Israelites were told not to think of nor to treat the living God as a pagan god, to not say the LORD’s (YHWH) name in vain, and to remember the Sabbath Day — imitating God’s first “work week.”
What does one need to know to play any game? (1) How does it start (origins)? (2) What are the rules (morality)? (3) What is the goal (meaning)? (4) How does it end (destiny)? Every worldview has to — at least — address each of these questions. The answers that a Christian worldview provides are much more…
![Ten Commandments (Part I) | Sunday School [Slides]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ten-Commandments-Power-Point-Slides-Part-1-326x245.jpg)
In this lesson, I aim to cover some of the context and background information concerning the Ten Commandments, as well as the key, first commandment.
Just as an earthly father lovingly disciplines his child in order to train his child to do what is right, so our Heavenly Father lovingly disciplines His children in order to train us to do what is right(eous). Hardship is not proof of the absence of God’s love…
Is every “something” worth believing in? My issue is not with the causes for which Kaepernick is protesting, my issue is with Nike peddling poor philosophy for profit. This is no maxim to live by. But, the One who is truly worthy to be believed in…
![The Shape of Love: The Cross [Sermon Audio & Text]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/John-15-13-sermon-commentary-meaning-context-326x245.jpeg)
What is “love”? What does love look like? True, crucial, Christ-like love has both a vertical component – joyful, loving obedience to God in Christ – and a horizontal component – self-sacrificially striving for another’s ultimate good.
“Truth,” “Justice,” “Right,” Wrong,” “Success.” Can’t we see how people can use these same key terms but have different definitions? I suspect conversations about controversial issues would be a bit easier if our conceptions of such key terms did not contradict. Perhaps unbeknownst to us, our disagreement often runs much deeper.
Copyright © 2026 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes
