10 Purposes of Marriage
1. Companionship: “Then the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” (Amos 3:3). 2. Enjoyment: “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth” (Proverbs 5:18). “Let marriage be held in honor among … Continue reading 10 Purposes of Marriage
Consecutive Expository Preaching
Over the past several months, I have preached from several different genres of Scripture – Gospels, Epistles, and Prophets. I typically pick a portion of Scripture and then work through it verse by verse, emphasizing the authors intended meaning. This is called expository preaching. For the most part, however, I have not preached consecutively through a chapter or section or book of the Bible. At … Continue reading Consecutive Expository Preaching
Living With Eternity in Mind
What if you knew you only had a short time to live? When my grandpa was dying many years ago, my family gathered around his bedside where he gave each of us some parting words. He told us the things he felt were most important for us to know and do. I will never forget grandpa telling me to serve the Lord and keep the Stegeman name going … Continue reading Living With Eternity in Mind
Shepherd the Flock 