I really believe the purpose of Scripture is to give us this authoritative handbook.

I'm thinking, "What difference will this sermon make in their lives tomorrow? What am I trying to give them that will make a difference?" For example, had to do with the theme that Jesus will not let go of you. He's holding onto you. I talked to them about the disciples and Peter on the night before the crucifixion of Christ - how Jesus said that all of you are going to turn away, but He would be waiting for them in Galilee.

You are God's child. His creation. Destined for heaven. You are a part of his family.

We refuse to believe that this present world is the sum total of human existence.

God wants no one to leave our presence empty handed.

I try to be honest; I really do try not to exaggerate the story. I try to be accurate.

I try to help people see they're going to have these times in which they turn away, in which they deny Christ and their faith grows cold, their convictions weakened; but Jesus is waiting.