I originally shared this message on Halloween.  So there’s a short talk on that subject.  How do you think a Christian ought to handle Halloween?

It was also right before the 2010 elections.  So the rest of the talk is about some of the hot button issues then.  It’s primary time for Republicans, and not far down the road it will be election time again.  How do you decide who to vote for?  Do you use morality, popularity, random selection?  How much does the conduct of your elected leaders matter to you?

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CHAPTER TWO – I Surgery

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You reap what you sow.”  Did you know it’s really true?  It’s not just a saying.  If you live a good life and help others and always do what’s right and obey God in everything you do, then you will reap the good fruit of integrity and character and peace and joy.  But if you sow dishonesty and gossip and sinfulness, you will reap judgment and punishment and death.  Do you believe it?  Do you believe it enough to change the way you live?

Either way you’ll end up believing it.  On that day when you stand before the Great Judge of the universe, you’ll believe you reap what you sow because you’ll experience it in a deeper reality than you’ve ever experienced before.

My suggestion: get right with Jesus today.  Change your life and ask God to forgive you so that you can start living for him now and reap a good fruit rather than a bad harvest.

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I shared this talk at my old church a few years ago.  It was at 6:00 in the morning–YIKES that’s early!  But it was a good time.  My dad recorded a video of it and gave me a copy.  So I just thought it would be fun to share.  It’s split up into 4 parts.  Enjoy…

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PART 1 of 4

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Part 2 of 4

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Part 4 of 4

Jesus said “Those who obey me are the ones who love me.”  So, may your life start showing Jesus some real love that’s more than just flowery words and emotional drama.  For the love of God obey him. 🙂