Biblical Education

TRASH OR TREASURE Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop on stewardship he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. Conversations about the Church and it’s effectiveness quickly turned to the pastors pointing towards poor stewardship, wrong mindsets and the inability to sacrifice as some of the reasons why the church…

On September 28, 1882 the Worcester Ruby Legs from Massachusetts played the Troy Trojans from New York in a professional baseball game. This is a famous game… but for not for reasons you might suspect… this game has gone down in the history books because it set a record for the lowest number of fans in the stands. The Trojans beat the Ruby Legs that day, 4-1… with a whopping…

“When you hear the phrase “whatever it takes” or “going the extra mile”– a phrase we will hear in today’s text – what comes to mind?” …”Going the extra mile” means we make a special effort or go beyond what’s expected.” Here’s what typically comes to mind…Going above and beyond to get the job done… we use a phrase like this to talk about staying up late to finish a…

There was a popular worship song several years ago written by Matt Redman called “The Heart of Worship.” He was leading worship at his church and they were working through a topical series on the theme of worship. Here’s how the lead pastor explained what happened, “With a spanking new building, a congregation wearing combat trousers, a PA system that cost thousands and links with the summer festivals, some might…

Embracing a “Whatever It Takes” Mindset: The Power of Reconciliation and Anger Management At Dayspring Christian Church, the year 2025 is marked by the theme “Whatever It Takes,” a call for us to adopt a tenacious faith that shapes how we live, interact, and serve. It’s more than just a slogan—it’s a mindset that challenges us to be willing to sacrifice and endure for the sake of God’s kingdom. But…

WHAT’S OUR TRUE IDENTITY CLIP:  MIKE ERUZIONE, FROM MASSACHUETTS…WHO DO YOU PLAY FOR?   I PLAY FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Who are you? How do you answer when someone asks you that question? A while back Bruce Morrill approached a young man in our congregation and asked him politely, Who are you?  Young man must have had a puzzled look and Bruce elaborated, I’ve been attending DaySpring for a…

Climbing the Mountain: A Journey Through the Beatitudes I want to begin by taking a step back into the past—into the 80s. Think about the songs that defined that era. Turn to the person next to you, and without hesitation, tell them: What is the best song from the 80s? You don’t need to ask them, just share your pick. I’m sure some of you are thinking of classics like…

  In this “Whatever It Takes” series we’ve covered some ground. We’ve dug into some pretty challenging texts… and hopefully we’ve learned a few things. At this point, as we’re getting closer to moving into the Sermon on the Mount, I think it’s important to remind ourselves that we didn’t begin this journey so that we could get to the end and just become smarter.     That might be a…

THE QUESTION OF OUR STANDARD OF MEASURE Went to the doctor recently. You know the ropes. Call your name, greeted warmly, asked to go through the gamut of preliminary markers; get your weight. I got on, number came up and I looked at the nurse and was like, that can’t be right? She smiled. Was asked to stand and get my height (I stretch like nothing else). She audibly said…