Chris Clark

It Works Because It's True

Difference between Modern and Postmodern mindset Modern “It works because it’s true” Making crux of matter the objective embrace of an objective truth Postmodern “It’s true because it works” Making crux…

Acts 27:1 (HCSB), Acts 27:2 (HCSB), Acts 27:3 (HCSB), Acts 27:4 (HCSB), Acts 27:5 (HCSB), Acts 27:6 (HCSB), Acts 27:7 (HCSB), Acts 27:8 (HCSB), Acts 27:9 (HCSB), Acts 27:10 (HCSB), Acts 27:11 (HCSB), Acts 27:12 (HCSB)

Preparing for an Apology

Apology 1 Pe 3:15 Apologia [απολογία] “thought-out word delivered away from” someone On behalf of defendant In answer to charges that are usually unfounded How do you prepare for an apology? 1. Remember…

Acts 26:4 (HCSB), Acts 26:5 (HCSB), Acts 26:6 (HCSB), Acts 26:7 (HCSB), Acts 26:8 (HCSB), Acts 26:9 (HCSB), Acts 26:10 (HCSB), Acts 26:11 (HCSB), Acts 26:12 (HCSB), Acts 26:13 (HCSB), Acts 26:14 (HCSB), Acts 26:15 (HCSB), Acts 26:16 (HCSB), Acts 26:17 (HCSB), Acts 26:18 (HCSB), Acts 26:19 (HCSB), Acts 26:20 (HCSB), Acts 26:21 (HCSB), Acts 26:22 (HCSB), Acts 26:23 (HCSB), Acts 26:24 (HCSB), Acts 26:25 (HCSB), Acts 26:26 (HCSB), Acts 26:27 (HCSB), Acts 26:28 (HCSB), Acts 26:29 (HCSB), Acts 26:30 (HCSB), Acts 26:31 (HCSB), Acts 26:32 (HCSB)

Got Jesus?

Acts 25:13-26:3 Paul makes a public defense of himselfHaving stood before four peopleWho, in contrast to what appeared to be the case on the surfaceAll had some very real needsEach need which could be…

Acts 25:13 (HCSB), Acts 25:14 (HCSB), Acts 25:15 (HCSB), Acts 25:16 (HCSB), Acts 25:17 (HCSB), Acts 25:18 (HCSB), Acts 25:19 (HCSB), Acts 25:20 (HCSB), Acts 25:21 (HCSB), Acts 25:22 (HCSB), Acts 25:23 (HCSB), Acts 25:24 (HCSB), Acts 25:25 (HCSB), Acts 25:26 (HCSB), Acts 25:27 (HCSB)

Why We Need to Know Our Legal Rights

Why do we need to know our legal rights? 1. Because Some Citizens Have Self-Centered MotivesExemplified by Jewish leaders from JerusalemVv.2-3High priestLeaders of the JewsPresented case to Festus against…

Acts 25:1 (HCSB), Acts 25:2 (HCSB), Acts 25:3 (HCSB), Acts 25:4 (HCSB), Acts 25:5 (HCSB), Acts 25:6 (HCSB), Acts 25:7 (HCSB), Acts 25:8 (HCSB), Acts 25:9 (HCSB), Acts 25:10 (HCSB), Acts 25:11 (HCSB), Acts 25:12 (HCSB)

In The Dock

God in the DockCollection of speeches and essays by CS LewisBased on analogy by LewisRather than see himself as standing before God in judgmentPrefer to place God on trial and act as judgeFollowers of…

Acts 24:1 (HCSB), Acts 24:2 (HCSB), Acts 24:3 (HCSB), Acts 24:4 (HCSB), Acts 24:5 (HCSB), Acts 24:6 (HCSB), Acts 24:7 (HCSB), Acts 24:8 (HCSB), Acts 24:9 (HCSB), Acts 24:10 (HCSB), Acts 24:11 (HCSB), Acts 24:12 (HCSB), Acts 24:13 (HCSB), Acts 24:14 (HCSB), Acts 24:15 (HCSB), Acts 24:16 (HCSB), Acts 24:17 (HCSB), Acts 24:18 (HCSB), Acts 24:19 (HCSB), Acts 24:20 (HCSB), Acts 24:21 (HCSB), Acts 24:22 (HCSB), Acts 24:23 (HCSB), Acts 24:24 (HCSB), Acts 24:25 (HCSB), Acts 24:26 (HCSB), Acts 24:27 (HCSB)

It's All About Jesus

Theories abound about the reason/purpose of life He who dies with the most toys wins Transcript from “City Slickers” What is the purpose of life? Discovering and doing God’s will 1. Jesus is the Source…

Colossians 1:15 (HCSB), Colossians 1:16 (HCSB), Colossians 1:17 (HCSB), Colossians 1:18 (HCSB), Colossians 1:19 (HCSB), Colossians 1:20 (HCSB)

Informant or Snitch?

No one wants to be a snitch Tattle-tale Stigma that goes with label There come times in our lives when we are entrusted with sensitive information Sometimes with a request to keep confidential Sometimes…

Acts 23:12 (HCSB), Acts 23:13 (HCSB), Acts 23:14 (HCSB), Acts 23:15 (HCSB), Acts 23:16 (HCSB), Acts 23:17 (HCSB), Acts 23:18 (HCSB), Acts 23:19 (HCSB), Acts 23:20 (HCSB), Acts 23:21 (HCSB), Acts 23:22 (HCSB), Acts 23:23 (HCSB), Acts 23:24 (HCSB), Acts 23:25 (HCSB), Acts 23:26 (HCSB), Acts 23:27 (HCSB), Acts 23:28 (HCSB), Acts 23:29 (HCSB), Acts 23:30 (HCSB), Acts 23:31 (HCSB), Acts 23:32 (HCSB), Acts 23:33 (HCSB), Acts 23:34 (HCSB), Acts 23:35 (HCSB)

Why Joy is Yours

People are searching for what makes them happy Nowhere in the Bible are we promised “happiness” Happiness is conditional Based upon circumstances Circumstances change Therefore our happiness can change…

Acts 23:11 (HCSB)

Did You Check Your Brains at the Door?

Acts 22:30-23:10 Intro What passes for “intelligent, enlightened” thought in society today Bill Maher “explaining” the Bible Implication If you believe the Bible, you are an idiot Always a problem with…

Acts 22:30 (HCSB)

Defeating the Giants

Acts 21:37-22:29 “Defeating the Giants” Intro My baseball preferences are no secretLike 4 teamsDodgersPadresAngelsWhoever is playing the GiantsDue to being born/raised in SoCalGrew up disliking team…

Acts 21:37 (HCSB), Acts 21:38 (HCSB), Acts 21:39 (HCSB), Acts 21:40 (HCSB)

Defeating the Giants

Acts 21:37-22:29 “Defeating the Giants” Intro My baseball preferences are no secretLike 4 teamsDodgersPadresAngelsWhoever is playing the GiantsDue to being born/raised in SoCalGrew up disliking team…

Becoming an Honorable Father: The Father as Role Model

1. Model of Commitment Ph 3:8-10 Everything else was garbage Compared to main thing Knowing Christ Relationship Implication Paul was committed to this relationship Dad can be the key to the spiritual…

1 Corinthians 4:14 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 4:15 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 4:16 (HCSB)

Becoming an Honorable Father: The Father as Disciplinarian

Role of father is key role One of the critical tasks is that of bringing discipline to kids’ lives Need to learn values Discipline needed in that process Involves rewarding/praising good behavior Involves…

Proverbs 3:11 (HCSB), Proverbs 3:12 (HCSB)

Becoming an Honorable Father: The Father as Teacher

Honorable father needs to be an Honorable Husband Today we will examine role as teacher Dads have a tremendous amount of influence over what their children learn and value Reason How God ordered society…

Deuteronomy 6:4 (HCSB), Deuteronomy 6:5 (HCSB), Deuteronomy 6:6 (HCSB), Deuteronomy 6:7 (HCSB), Deuteronomy 6:8 (HCSB), Deuteronomy 6:9 (HCSB)

Becoming an Honorable Husband

We value families Last couple of years, we have used Feb to highlight building stronger marriages This year, focus is on role of the father I believe is the most influential role/position in all of society…

Ephesians 5:25 (KJV), Ephesians 5:26 (KJV), Ephesians 5:27 (KJV), Ephesians 5:28 (KJV), Ephesians 5:29 (KJV), Ephesians 5:30 (KJV), Ephesians 5:31 (KJV)

Sanctity of Human Life: The Heart of the Matter

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 29, 2012 Facts are Facts Heartbeat around 22 days after conception Over 54 million abortions since 1973 Women cited “social reasons” in 93% of abortions performed…

Luke 1:41 (HCSB), Luke 2:12 (HCSB)

Fallen and Can't Get Up

Watch with fascination Furor created over Tim Tebow Furor created over Jesus followers being public with their identity with Christ Yousef Nadarkhani Pastor in Iran imprisoned over faith in Christ Told…

Acts 21:27 (HCSB), Acts 21:28 (HCSB), Acts 21:29 (HCSB), Acts 21:30 (HCSB), Acts 21:31 (HCSB), Acts 21:32 (HCSB), Acts 21:33 (HCSB), Acts 21:34 (HCSB), Acts 21:35 (HCSB), Acts 21:36 (HCSB)

Turning the World Upside Down

Reviewing and previewing what the Lord is doing One of the greatest phrases in Scripture Was used by the Thessalonian Jews Upset with Paul and Silas How people were following their teaching Went to the…

Acts 17:1 (HCSB), Acts 17:2 (HCSB), Acts 17:3 (HCSB), Acts 17:4 (HCSB), Acts 17:5 (HCSB), Acts 17:6 (HCSB), Acts 17:7 (HCSB), Acts 17:8 (HCSB), Acts 17:9 (HCSB)

A New Start

Start button on Windows Why you had to hit the “Start” button to shut down the computer Thinking about what is “New” New Year New resolutions New innovations iPod iPhone iPad Not everything that is…

2 Corinthians 5:17 (HCSB)

Why Mary?

Many of the circumstances we face today were faced at the birth of the Lord Question we will examine today Of all the women to bear children, why Mary? I Mary was Chosen A Vv.28-30 1 “favored woman”…

Luke 1:26 (HCSB), Luke 1:27 (HCSB), Luke 1:28 (HCSB), Luke 1:29 (HCSB), Luke 1:30 (HCSB), Luke 1:31 (HCSB), Luke 1:32 (HCSB), Luke 1:33 (HCSB), Luke 1:34 (HCSB), Luke 1:35 (HCSB), Luke 1:36 (HCSB), Luke 1:37 (HCSB), Luke 1:38 (HCSB)

Why are there Grinches?

Examples of modern-day “Grinches” Henderson County Courthouse Freedom From Religion Foundation Demanding nativity scene be removed from courthouse grounds Alongside Santa, Frosty, carolers, gnomes/elves…

Matthew 2:1 (HCSB), Matthew 2:2 (HCSB), Matthew 2:3 (HCSB), Matthew 2:4 (HCSB), Matthew 2:5 (HCSB), Matthew 2:6 (HCSB), Matthew 2:7 (HCSB), Matthew 2:8 (HCSB)

Treasures and Tools: Maxing Out The Tools

Mt 6:19-21Defining “treasure”Defining “tool” SolomonWhat happens when tools become treasures First ChurchWhat it meant by church having all things in common“Their stuff” belongs to LordThey were entrusted…

1 Corinthians 16:1 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 16:2 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 16:3 (HCSB), 1 Corinthians 16:4 (HCSB)

Treasures and Tools: Getting It Right

ReviewToolsTreasuresExample of what it looks like when two become confusedSolomonExample of what it looks like when two remain as they areJerusalem church 1. Getting The Mind RightThe believers were “together”V.44They…

Acts 2:44 (HCSB), Acts 2:45 (HCSB), Acts 2:46 (HCSB)

Tools and Treasures: When Tools Become Treasures

Treasures and Tools“When Tools Become Treasures”1 Kings 3:1-151 Kings 10:14-11:8Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 IntroClip from AladdinIf you had three wishes, what would you request? 1. Solomon’s Great Request1 Ki…

1 Kings 3:5 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:6 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:7 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:8 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:9 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:10 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:11 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:12 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:13 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:14 (HCSB), 1 Kings 3:15 (HCSB)

Tools and Treasures: Which is Which?

Topic that has been in newsMoneyEconomic turmoilEuropeGreeceAsiaChinaUnited StatesEconomic conditionsUpcoming 2012 elections“Occupy” movementAngry over haves-have notsRaises issueHow do we care for poor/needy?Who…

Matthew 6:19 (HCSB), Matthew 6:20 (HCSB), Matthew 6:21 (HCSB), Matthew 6:22 (HCSB), Matthew 6:23 (HCSB), Matthew 6:24 (HCSB)