I will make of thee a great nation… and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee. — Genesis 12:2–3 Antisemitism is rising. It is not just found in political movements, media pundits, and educational campuses—it is growing within churches, too. What do I mean by antisemitism? I am not… Continue reading A Biblical Look at Israel and a Warning Against Rising Antisemitism
There are moments in life that remind us of how much we are blessed by good family and friends in our lives. When a family member passes awayWhen a child is bornWhen that empty-nest feeling settles upon youWhen sickness comesWhen loneliness settles upon your heart The list can go on, but there are just times… Continue reading Now More than Ever, with my Church Family
We need preaching, but what does that mean? Is preaching a bunch of opinions clothed in religious garb? Is it funny stories, life lessons, or yelling with scratchy pitches? I submit that the preaching we need is Bible preaching. Look at what the apostle Paul said about his preaching: And I was with you in… Continue reading What Kind of Preaching Do We Need?
Express Personal Services, an employment company based in Oklahoma City, has provided temporary help for some rather unique jobs. They've placed workers to chase deer off an airport runway for $8 an hour, or pour thousands of cans of rancid beverage down a drain for $6 an hour.One of the most unusual placements came from a… Continue reading The Sunday School Worker
It is a blessed church that has faithful men who are deacons! Through the work of the first seven deacons at the church in Jerusalem, the word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied. Consider Acts 6:1-8 and I Timothy 3:8-13. The only reason to have deacons is to help the pastor.… Continue reading The Baptist Deacon
Sunday School is a great ministry of the church to reach others and to teach others. Through the Sunday School, the church is organized into smaller groups, typically by age, that can facilitate its work of reaching and teaching. Our goal is obedience to the Great Commission given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ.… Continue reading Ten Goals of the Sunday School
Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God. - William Carey There is nothing like excitement in the air! One reason I enjoy football so much is because it's a game where something big can happen at any moment: a 40-yard rush, a sack, or sometimes a goal-line stand. How can I get… Continue reading A Spirit of Expectancy
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: - Colossians 1:24 Notice the expression of Paul near the end of the verse, "for his body's sake." Paul claimed that he was suffering… Continue reading Ask Not What Your Church Can Do for You….
Many pray for a revival. That certainly is a prayer that is pleasing to God, it is along the line of His will; but many prayers for revivals are purely selfish. The churches desire revivals in order that the membership may be increased, in order that the church may have a position of more power… Continue reading R. A. Torrey on Revival
What does it mean to be a member of a church? Keep in mind that I am purposely drawing a distinction between attending a church(es) as a guest/visitor and joining a church as a member. I believe there is a severe lack of value placed on church membership. Do you agree? That statement is based… Continue reading Five Responsibilities of Every Church Member
