We have been working for some time on a web ministry for Grace Baptist Church. A place on the internet where we can podcast the sermons preached at Grace Baptist as well as articles written by members of Grace and a place for Christians to find encouragement and resources for living. We still have more work to do, but we…
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Dr. Dave Doran has an excellent post over at his blog about “Christian Movements” and specifically the “Fundamentalist Movement.” Check it out! Here is a snippet from his post. The center of God’s will for this dispensation is in the local church (1 Tim 3:15). That’s where the unity of the Spirit is to be preserved in the bond of…
In considering the Biblical call for expositional preaching, the classic text is Nehemiah 8. We see a tremendous account of the power of exposition. Picture this scenario. The entire congregation of Israel-men, women, and children (all that had understanding) gather together while Ezra opens the Book of the Law of Moses in the sight of all the people. Standing behind…
“If a man would be used greatly, God must hurt him deeply.” -Dr. Les Ollila I often wonder why God would count me worthy placing me into the ministry; and the only answer I can think of is that God chooses the weak to confound the wise. I feel a lot like Peter, always saying the wrong thing at the…
Dave Doran over at Glory & Grace presents a good perspective on the current debates and ramblings going on in American Christianity and reminds us to focus on what really is important. That was a good reminder!
WARNING! LONG, CONFUSING POST-ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK OF LOSING YOUR SANITY! Oh how the word “Calvinism” sparks such controversy and uproar, and I am not just talking about the way the blogosphere goes at it. This one word has broken relationships, split churches, and created (as most debates do) an awful lot of misrepresentation by both sides of the…
There is a grave danger within fundamentalism to want to shoot those on the same team or to want a pound of flesh (like old Shylock) from those we disagree with. I am convinced that unity can exist where agreement does not, therefore; I have resisted in my public ministry from lobbing critical grenades at those who are on my…
No Blood, No Altar Now No blood, no altar now the sacrifice is o’er! No flame, no smoke ascends on high. The Lamb is slain no more; But richer blood has flowed from nobler veins, To purge the soul from guilt, and cleanse the reddest stains. We thank Thee for the blood, the blood of Christ, Thy Son: The blood…
I love the Gospel! I borrowed an idea from another Pastor friend about preaching the Gospel once a month and encouraging the church to invite family and friends to that special service. We call that day “Discover Grace Sunday.” Of course this is a play on words since our church name is Grace Baptist. In no way do we believe that…
I used to think that roller coasters were a lot of fun. I mean who doesn’t like getting strapped into a seat too small for you, while pulse-pounding music is playing in your ears. Only to have the coaster slowly take off (after hearing beaps and buzzes and seeing some official looking guy running out of the engine room with…