When Jesus called Ananias to go speak to Saul of Tarsus, Ananias answered, “Here I am, Lord” (Acts 9.10). Ananias was not informing Jesus of his whereabouts; the Lord was quite aware of his location! Rather, he was saying (in effect), “I am listening; You have my attention.” Numerous Old Testament characters spoke those same words in answer to God’s call or to other people. For example, when God called Abraham to offer Isaac, Abraham responded, “Here I am” (Gen. 22.1). As he and Isaac went up the mountain, Isaac called to his father. Abraham again replied, “Here I am” […]

AM Scripture Reading: Luke 18.18-23 This Morning’s Sermon: Tim Barkas VISUAL ACUITY Introduction: Optometrists examine our eyes to determine our visual acuity or how keenly we can see. Spiritual vision is even more important. Without God our vision is impaired. We must examine our vision when it comes to how we are to conduct ourselves. The only way for us to sharpen our visual acuity is to submit our lives to the One who sees the whole picture! GOD SEES IT ALL! There is nothing that can be concealed from God. (Heb. 4.13; Job 34.21) He sees within man’s heart. […]