Category Archives: religion

What Determines a Church’s Direction? Memory or Imagination?

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

…he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith (Matthew 13:58). Huntingtown United Methodist Church needs both. I have served churches that were planted in the late 1800s, so I understand the power and value of … Continue reading →

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Is Splitting Up All Bad?

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord (Acts 15:39-40). We need partners in ministry: … Continue reading →

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Humiliation at Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Zacchaeus and The Disadvantages of Being Short

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. Luke 19:3 As I prepare for this Sunday’s sermon about Zacchaeus, my mind keeps wandering. What was it like being short … Continue reading →

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Can Christians Be Certain?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 One of my favorite quotes comes from a book titled The Workshop Way of Learning, which was written in 1951. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Arguing Can Be Good For You!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“When Peter came to Antioch, I (Paul) had to oppose him to his face.” Galatians 2:11 Our recent election provided numerous opportunities for arguing. Many of these centered around the candidates themselves, while others took place at a philosophical level. … Continue reading →

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God’s Dysfunctional Families

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.” Genesis 4:8 It’s pretty easy to find biblical principles applying to marriage and family life. Ephesians 5-6 highlight sacrificial love, mutual submission, trust, respect and nurture as … Continue reading →

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Political Parties, Corporations, and a Peasant Baby.

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Corey Sharpe

While the powerful often use the common people for their own purposes, the Christmas story reminds us that God uses them – even without their knowing it – to serve the kingdom of God. Continue reading →

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Is A.D. The Bible Continues Biblically Accurate? (Episode 3)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Corey Sharpe

No, strictly speaking. A.D. sometimes portrays persons and events that are not in the Bible. A.D. the Bible Continues attempts to flesh out the story of the 1st century Church, and more fully develop characters like Pilate, Caiaphas and Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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