Vernis Stanaland

Vernis Stanaland: Renewal

January 7, 2011

Elder Vernis Stanaland examines scriptural stories of renewal and reconciliation to make a very practical application. In every human relationship, we will experience hurts and grievances, or simply differences of opinion. These can sharply divide us, as they divided Barnabas and Paul when they could not agree on John Mark’s eligibility to travel with them [...]

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Stanaland: A Double-Minded Person (Spring ’09)

March 22, 2009

Elder Vernis Stanaland considers the marks of a double-minded person, as referenced in James 1:8. He contrasts the double-minded man and his hidden agendas with the singleness of purpose and transparency that come from a commitment to following God. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Stanaland: Dealing With One Another (Spring ’09)

March 21, 2009

Elder Stanaland turned to the book of Nehemiah, chapter 1, focusing on where Nehemiah confesses to God that he and his people have dealt corruptly with God. Elder Stanaland finds parallels between Nehemiah’s time and our own today, and calls us to action with scriptural exhortation. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: [...]

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Stanaland: Introduction and Prayer (Spring ’09)

March 20, 2009

Elder Vernis Stanaland from Tyler, Texas opened our Annual Spring Meeting Friday evening with comment and prayer. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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