I just started a new summer sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit. As I study for this series it is becoming apparent to me that fruit is a by-product of my relationship with Christ more than me hunkering down and trying to make changes in my behavior… (you know - work at being more loving, […]

My staff and I have just finished reading a most interesting book: ‘A New Kind of Christian” by Brian McLaren….a very challenging and thought-provoking look at how we go about church and the impact we aren’t making on the world. This book and others like it represent a new movement called the “Emerging Church Movement” […]

Jerry Falwell has passed away. Whether or not you agreed with how he went about confronting our culture on moral issues, I would think you would have to agree that he made a positive difference. It was Jerry who in the late ‘70s founded Moral Majority (maybe not the best name) — the organization that […]

My staff and I have just finished reading a most interesting book: ‘A New Kind of Christian” by Brian McLaren….a very challenging and thought-provoking look at how we go about church and the impact we aren’t making on the world. This book and others like it represent a new movement called the “Emerging Church Movement” […]

So… I’m just finishing up a five-part sermon series on stewardship. When you see that word… you know… the ‘S’ word…. is your first thought, “Oh, that sermon series must have been about money….raising funds for some project” – am I right? Well, I hardly talked about money in this series and it’s not because […]

We have two very interesting speakers coming to Bayside…one speaking at both Sunday morning services on January 28th and the other February 11th.  They are very similar on one hand, yet very distinctive on the other. Let me explain. Rami Danieli, a citizen of Israel, is a good friend of mine with whom I have […]

Christmas…it’s always had a special place in my heart. I loved it as a kid and the kid in me still does. I must admit it’s not only the celebration of Christ’s birth, but all the trappings of the season: you know, lit up decorated fir trees, carols, excited kids, decorated streets and stores with […]