Aug 3, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
In the years preceding 1994, the Quaker Oats Company had posted strong financial earnings. At the same time, the company which produced Snapple teas was doing equally as well. So that year the chairman of Quaker Oats pushed his company into buying Snapple for $1.7...
Aug 2, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The fourth book of the Decalogue is called “Numbers” – for what reason (it is the fourth number in the Hebrew mathematics; there are more numbers in that book than in any other; that is where we are told to “number our days;” the book begins...
Aug 2, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
I’d like you to consider Barabbas this morning, because, ironically, he has wonderful lessons to teach us. He was an evil, wicked man, who was “saved” by the grace of God – in a certain sense of the word. But first, let me try to set the stage just a...
Jul 26, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Miracles in General: The New Testament word “miracle” might come from either of two Greek words; one of those words “semeion” (say-mi’-on) literally refers to (sayings; the voice of God; signs; symbols)? Signs The second Greek word...
Jul 24, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
In November 1681 the Baptist church in Boston granted authority to William Screven to “exercise his gift in ye place where he lives or else where as the providence of God may cast him.” That place of service was in Kittery, Maine. Apparently the Lord...
Jul 23, 2015 | Wednesday
Years ago – many years ago – I preached a series of messages from the Book of Jeremiah. It wasn’t verse by verse, as we are doing with Matthew – it was more like highlight by highlight. I have to admit that I haven’t preached much from Jeremiah since then. But...
Jul 19, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Missionaries and evangelists. How many times is the word “missionary” found in the Bible (4; 12 40; 316)? Never Therefore, we conclude that missionaries are (common; frequent; rare; absent) from the Bible? “Missionary” refers to (someone...
Jul 19, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
I’ve titled this message “Christ’s Trial before Pilate.” I have probably used the word “trial” many times over the last couple of weeks, and I will do so again. Jesus stood before the Jewish council, then before Pilate, then before Herod and...
Jul 19, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
I have been trying for weeks to put myself into Judas’ shoes, but it has been without much success. I have tried to reach a reasonable explanation for his betrayal of Christ, but I can only make guesses. And now we come to the aftermath of that betrayal and his return...
Jul 17, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Alfred Taylor was the son of Pastor Joseph Taylor. Joseph for a time had been a Methodist preacher, but in reading the Word of God, he realized that the baptism of the Methodists was rooted in Catholicism, not the scriptures. He was immersed in September of 1804 and...
Jul 16, 2015 | Wednesday
There are many lessons here for us in this chapter. Lessons on: the fear man, ministerial burn out, unwise prayers, the power of God, the care of God… There are also several people that make for good messages – Ahab, Jezebel, Elijah, Elisha, the 7,000. But...
Jul 13, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Years ago, I awoke one Saturday morning with a terrible pain in my gut, low on the right side. Knowing my body fairly well, I told Judy, my wife, that I had appendicitis. When she replied me that I needed to go to the hospital – our doctor’s office was closed. I...
Jul 12, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Martyrs. Which of the following was chosen to be a “martyr” of Christ’s resurrection (Peter; Matthias; Mary Magdalene; John the Baptist)? Acts 1:22 – “must one be ordained to be a witness (martyr) with us of his resurrection.” What does the...
Jul 12, 2015 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren: Restarting Again! By the strengthening grace of the Lord and the effectual work of your prayers, I am once again getting back to doing a little bit more than I have been able to do the last month. I have been given permission by my...
Jul 12, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
I feel led of the Lord to postpone my promised message on suicide until next week. In the context and chronology of this scripture, I think that it is important to deal with another subject first. We touched on it last week, but sometimes a touch is not enough. Just...
Jul 10, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
During the days of the Reformation, a young man was born into a wealthy family of Naples. Algerius was given a good education, and he became exposed to the literature of Luther and then of the Anabaptists. He met another student who spoke openly of his personal...
Jul 9, 2015 | Wednesday
The days of our text were very exciting. It’s not that our days are not exciting — they are – we’re on the brink of the Second Coming. But the days of the Book of Acts were days of persecution and greater power and accomplishment. Our’s are days of potential...
Jul 6, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Sometimes I feel like a reporter, or perhaps the publisher, for one of those grocery store tabloids. I rake up the muck in some people’s lives and spread them all over the front page. But I hope that no one ever thinks that it is for the headlines or for some sort of...
Jul 5, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Truth and Honesty. Moses wrote a psalm or song in which he ascribed greatness unto Jehovah; he said that God is our rock and (He is eternal; He is high and lifted up; He is just and right; He is a God of truth). Last 2 – Deut. 32:4 We may possess a strong...
Jul 5, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
I want to return to a subject which I directly address, on average, about every four or five years. I want to speak to you about repentance – specifically Judas’ repentance, and what it should teach us. I am probably getting the cart before the horse today. But I...
Jul 3, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Benjamin Watkins was born into an Episcopalian home on this day in 1755. His father died while he was just a baby, but his did her best to see that he was raised well – that he was moral, obedient and kind. She succeeded in her desires, but the heart of Benjamin was...
Jul 2, 2015 | Wednesday
The words we’ve just read describe God’s estimation of His people. In His own words God tells us the people of Israel were to Him as valuable rare gem stones set in gold. They were precious to Him; important and beautiful in His sight. And scripture...
Jun 29, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
If I am not mistaken, the general characteristics of fiction writing have changed over time. Correct me if I am wrong, but one, two and three centuries ago, most novels depicted the good-guy, the protagonist, in the best light. Of course there have always been...
Jun 28, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Lepers and Leprosy. Strong’s Concordance defines the Hebrew word “tsara‘ath” (tsaw-rah’- ath) thirty-five times and in only one way – (hiccup; lopsided; purple ugly scab; leprosy). Leprosy Although there is little conformation, Easton’s Bible Dictionary...
Jun 28, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
How can we prove to our unsaved friends that Bible Christianity true – that it is the only true faith? How can we prove to an unbeliever that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and God the Son? How can we convince someone that he is in desperate need of a Saviour?...
Jun 26, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Milo P. Jewett was born in 1808 into the family of a wealthy Presbyterian physician. Having graduated from Dartmouth College at the age of 20, followed by time at Andover Seminary, he became a professor at Marrietta College, Marrietta, Ohio and pastor of a...
Jun 25, 2015 | Wednesday
This evening we a short devotional based on four scriptures. We begin with Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Verse 130 adds – “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the...
Jun 22, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Without apology, I return to a subject which I have preached many times. We should pray that I never stop returning to the subject of the deity of Christ. The crucifixion of Christ Jesus must never be separated from the fact that He is God. As well as being the Son...
Jun 21, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
Most of you will remember the judicial debacle of Orenthal James Simpson – the football star accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman. In 1995 it was being called “The Trial of the Century,” probably because of O.J....
Jun 21, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Biblical Laughter: Generally speaking laughter in the Bible is (evil; joyful; innocuous; diverse)? Could be good or bad Hebrew words translated “laugh” or “laughter” speak of (derision; scorn; joy; playfulness)? All of these Greek words...
