preacherjrmy

The Design of the Church

God left much of the organization of the Church up to the Apostles and the early Church. Scripture will show us about the particular characteristics and life qualifications for pastors, elders and other servant leaders of the church. While the organization of a congregation was given to each local gathering, we do find in ScriptureContinue reading “The Design of the Church”

Encouragements for pastors

Pastoring is not a light task or easy role. It can bring a person to the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Being a pastor requires a God-given calling. Paul told Timothy, “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). TheContinue reading “Encouragements for pastors”

Important things to keep in mind this year.

We need to reflect and remember God’s truth in light of a new year. The following is the outline for the first Sunday morning sermon of 2017. The title of the sermon was “Doctrine for a new year.” You can hear the sermon at our church website (click here). The Triune God invites you intoContinue reading “Important things to keep in mind this year.”

Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.

If you have not already done these three things, pray, seek God’s will, and start moving forward. Ask God for direction Scripture is clear that planning and preparation without humility before God are sinful. James 4:13-17 is one such Scripture that gives us this position. Paul reminds us that all work is fruitful only becauseContinue reading “Help for small Church pastors to start 2017.”

2016 – Top 10 Posts

Thank you, everyone, for a wonderful year. Interestingly, the top three links were associated with my denomination. 10. Worshipping Christ at Christmas 9. Colossians 1:9-22, Part 2, Bible study 8. Fishing Family 7. Colossians 1:1-6, Bible study 6. A burden for change. 5. Holding on for change. 4. Church Health 3. A pre-history of the Christian Baptist 2. What is Christian Baptist? 1. CardinalContinue reading “2016 – Top 10 Posts”

Jesus: Lord

One of the strongest statements about Jesus was given by one of the disciple’s known for his doubt. John 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Thomas doubted the other disciples and the women who testified of Jesus’ resurrection. After a personal visitation by Christ, Thomas emphasized his allegiance toContinue reading “Jesus: Lord”

Jesus: Son of Man

One of the titles that Jesus applied to Himself is “Son of Man.” It is found in the Old Testament and New Testament. It signifies the humanity that Christ added to deity through the incarnation. The Gospel writer, Luke, emphasizes this title. This association with Christ is not by coincidence with Luke being a doctor andContinue reading “Jesus: Son of Man”

Jesus: Son of God

If you were to ask someone who Jesus is, you would probably hear someone say that He is the “Son of God.” What does this mean? Especially, in light of Scripture that tells us that we are the children, sons, or daughters of God (Matthew 5:9; John 1:12; Romans 8:14-19; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 3:1).Continue reading “Jesus: Son of God”

Jesus: The Word

Jesus said the Pharisees, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). Scripture makes clear that Jesus existed before creation. Scripture is also clear that Jesus was not a part of creation but the cause of it. John beautifully describes the pre-incarnate nature of Jesus: John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word wasContinue reading “Jesus: The Word”

Jesus: The Christ

After writing my previous post (Jesus: Name above all Names), I received an e-mail asking what is the meaning of Christ and whether it was Jesus’ last name. I gave them a little bit of the sense and told them that the name, “Christ,” was my next post in the series. Matthew 16:16 “And Simon PeterContinue reading “Jesus: The Christ”