Witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection

"Easter Sunday Sermon" “The most significant event in all human history was the discovery of the empty tomb.” Through his resurrection Jesus slew that "awful monster" death. (2 Nephi 9:10,26) New Testament Witnesses The New Testament contains a partial account of Jesus 40-day ministry after his death. During that time, “Jesus showed himself alive by … Continue reading Witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection →

Satan’s Strategies. “Know Your Enemy.” (Introduction)

"Sunday Sermon" Sun Tzu (371-256), the great military strategist, recognized that the key to victory is: “Know thy enemy.” (The Art of War) Satan is our eternal enemy. To avoid being outsmarted and outmaneuvered, we must know his strategies. Ignorance leaves us vulnerable. “Knowledge is power.” That is why Brigham Young taught, “We should not … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies. “Know Your Enemy.” (Introduction) →

Doctrine of the Pure Love of Christ – Agape (1 Corinthians 13)

"Sunday Sermon" The New Testament on the Pure Love of Christ (Agape) One of the major themes of the New Testament is the pure love of Christ (Gr. agape). (This is akin to the Old Testament theme of everlasting kindness (Heb. hesed). In the original Greek New Testament there are three major words for … Continue reading Doctrine of the Pure Love of Christ – Agape (1 Corinthians 13) →

“Don’t Look Back” – Luke 9:62

"Sunday Sermon" Luke 9:62: "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." "Remember Lot’s Wife" The most famous example of “turning back” in the scriptures is Lot’s wife. Jesus specifically asked us to, “Remember Lot’s wife.” (Lk. 17:32) How could we forget? Because of … Continue reading “Don’t Look Back” – Luke 9:62 →

Covenant Pattern: A New Birth, a New Name, and a New Beginning

"Sunday Sermon" When Abram entered into a covenant with the Lord, he was given a new name - Abraham. This represented a new beginning, symbolic of being born again. (Gen 17:1-8) Likewise, Sarai was given the new name of Sarah. (Gen 17:15-16) When Jacob entered in a covenant with God, he was given a new … Continue reading Covenant Pattern: A New Birth, a New Name, and a New Beginning →