Psalm 13 The beginning of a new year often carries the promise of fresh starts, but it does not always bring relief. Old burdens frequently follow us into new seasons, and sometimes new ones appear almost immediately. In those moments, it is natural to ask difficult questions: How do we make sense of this? HowContinue reading “How Long, O Lord? Learning to Trust God in the Silence”
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Break Up the Fallow Ground
Hosea 10:12 This past November, I took Hosea 10:12 to our quarterly ministers’ conference and preached it as a challenge to our pastors and leaders. By the Lord’s help, we called this verse out as a theme for the Christian Baptist Association. With Christmas and everything surrounding that season, I did not feel it wasContinue reading “Break Up the Fallow Ground”
The Eighth Man In: A Servant’s Heart in the Father’s Role
In 2 Peter 2:5, the apostle writes: “And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly.” Noah is described as “the eighth person.” This stuck out to me as I came across this verse. That simple phrase holdsContinue reading “The Eighth Man In: A Servant’s Heart in the Father’s Role”
Video Sermon: Jesus as a Young Boy at the Temple.
Jesus Going to Jerusalem
For many people it can be a dreadful thing for someone to borrow something from us. We are reluctant when somebody asks us and fearful that if the item is given that we will never see it again. We are anxious in awaiting its return to us, but what if that item was to serveContinue reading “Jesus Going to Jerusalem”
The Breath of Jesus
Many people today are looking for a fresh new start in their life. People will make new years resolutions, buy self-help books, take up a new hobby, and look to countless methods of bringing a newness and purpose into their existence. The sad truth is that many will quit and all will still be searchingContinue reading “The Breath of Jesus”
The Lamb of God – John 1:29-34
What is your Jesus story? In other words, what is your personal testimony? It may seem difficult at times to share our faith, but doing so is important to our faith. By the Holy Spirit, God strengthens and gives us the boldness to share what coming to Jesus in faith has done. He helps usContinue reading “The Lamb of God – John 1:29-34”
Let Jesus be in Me
Last week was our church’s Vacation Bible School. We had an awesome turnout of about 45 people throughout the week. We used the previous year’s VBS resources from Answers in Genesis. By using the previous year, we were able to get the supply kit for half-price. We believed this to be a great stewardship ofContinue reading “Let Jesus be in Me”
Jesus, Risen and Speaking Again
Sermon Notes for Resurrection Sunday 2019 Often we have heard of the last seven sayings of Jesus on the cross. But, what did Jesus say after the resurrection? First Seven Sayings of Jesus after the Resurrection in John 20. The first three sayings were to Mary Magdalene. Why Weepest thou? (13 & 15) Rev.Continue reading “Jesus, Risen and Speaking Again”
Seven Sayings: I Thirst
Soon Jesus would be dead. The four last statements of Jesus seemed to happen in quick succession. The fifth word of seven is, “I thirst.” John 19:28-29 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar:Continue reading “Seven Sayings: I Thirst”
