Ed's Sermons and Things

Thirty-Seven Days Learning Appreciation for Matthew 6.

I had been told many times, “live one day at a time,” by folks much wiser than myself. I had been able to associate this advice with our Savior’s words, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow…

An Example of Judging Hastily

Many years ago, while working with a local church, there was man who occasionally attended Sunday services with his wife and son, who were faithful members of the congregation. I will call him Mr. XL. I’d had a few very…

“Consuming Alcohol”

Drinking alcohol continues to be a problem among men. Alcohol use ultimately brings ruin, and yet, it is a multi-million-dollar product. Living in Kentucky, we are well aware of the bourbon industry, and the dollars (in taxes and profits) it…

“New Heavens and New Earth”

II Pet. 3:13 There are two places in Isaiah where this expression is found “17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind,” Isa. 65:17.…

The Fallacy of Unconditional Forgiveness

The idea that a Christian should forgive a brother who sins against him, whether or not he repents, seems to be gaining momentum among my brethren. We read of it in the social media, hear it discussed in Bible classes…