Jun 21, 2015 | Timothy Parrow
Recovery Setback I had been doing well at the rehab center going three times weekly to exercise lightly for an hour each session. Then my cardiologist arranged an appointment with a electrophysiologist for a consultation on implanting an ICD, or in other words, a...
Jun 19, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Isaac McCoy was born in June of 1784 and died on this day (June 21) in 1846 at the age of 62. This Baptist missionary gave his life to Christ and to the Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations which were forced to relocated to what became...
Jun 18, 2015 | Wednesday
For the umpteenth time, I reading “Pilgrim’s Progress” on my Kindle. I have no idea how many times I have read this wonderful story by John Bunyan. I used to have a hard copy, but it has disappeared; if I could borrow one, I would really appreciate it....
Jun 15, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Biblical Kisses. Do you expect this lesson to be (uncomfortable; enlightening; exhortational; gratifying)?????? The Old Testament word translated “kiss” comes from the Hebrew root word meaning (smooch; pucker; kindle; nook)? Nashaq (naw-shak’) from nasaq...
Jun 12, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
In 1755, Daniel Fristoe was converted to Christ through the ministry of David Thomas and the Chappawamsick Baptist church of northern Virginia. On this day in 1771 Brother Daniel was ordained to the gospel ministry, knowing full-well the persecution that our brethren...
Jun 11, 2015 | Wednesday
These middle chapters of Joshua describe the inheritance of each of the tribes of Israel. The distribution began with the tribe of Judah. The details are given to us in two different ways: In some places Joshua describes the boundaries of the tribe: Such and such a...
Jun 8, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Our title this evening is – “Jesus’ Friend, Judas” – taking, as our text, Christ’s words in verse 50 – “Friend, wherefore are thou come?” You might think, incorrectly, that this is more about Judas than the Lord Jesus. We had our message about...
Jun 8, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
Our church believes and teaches the doctrine of the depravity of man. What I mean is that every member of human race has been corrupted by sin – thoroughly corrupted. Our hearts – all our hearts – are desperately wicked, as Jeremiah 17:9 tells us. This wickedness is...
Jun 7, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The Old Testament Heathen Kings. One of the kings of the Amalekites was (Able; Abel; Agag; Ahasuerus)? Agag – I Sam. 15:32 One of the kings of the Amorites was (Sion; Sihon; Sennacherib; Shallum)? Jos. 13:10 – Sihon One of the kings of the Ammonites was...
Jun 5, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Joos Verbeek was apprehended by the Margrave of Antwerp on this day in 1561. Two days later, when he was charged with being the minister of an illegal church, he confessed his faith in Christ and his belief in the truths of the Word of God, including believer’s...
Jun 4, 2015 | Wednesday
Why should we spend any time thinking about Jonathan? First, because there he is IN the Word of God; the Holy Spirit seems to push him into the spot-light. Second, because there are several important lessons that he can teach us. Jonathan is a marvelous study – as...
Jun 1, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
The events of this text occurred one evening about 2000 years ago. The participants involved here, in many respects, were quite different from you and me. They had no technology; they spoke a different language, and their clothing was different. They ate different...
May 31, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The Old Testament Judges. Old Testament judges sat behind big oak desks, in black robes, with white curly wigs (yes; no; I don’t know). The Hebrew verb translated for “to judge” means to (adjudicate; avenge; plead; execute)? All of these The theme of the...
May 31, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
It is with deep emotion and utmost reverence that I approach this scripture with you this morning. As I have said several times, an expositional study, such as what we have been in for so long, forces me to address subjects which I might otherwise avoid. That might...
May 29, 2015 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren: New Visitors! We had new first time visitors attend our Sunday morning service on April 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Phil and Teresa Banfield and their son, Austin, visited with us and heard a good message by Bro. Gaches from II Peter 1 on meekness...
May 29, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Porter Cleveland was born in Connecticut on this day in 1797. During his early life, he was a peddler, selling odds and ends from town to town. Eventually this occupation brought him to Virginia. Perhaps it was his appearance, perhaps it was his occupation, his...
May 28, 2015 | Wednesday
Joshua had a life worthy of one of the great biographical authors. He was the Hebrew equivalent of several of the important fathers of the United States. He was born in Egypt, then served under the George Washington of his nation. And then upon the death of Moses, he...
May 26, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
John Bunyan allegorically described the Christian life as a (wave upon the sea; a journey; a vapor that appeareth as a little time and then vanisheth away; a pilgrimage)? A pilgrimage; a journey A pilgrimage, by definition, is (a much needed vacation; a transition...
May 25, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
The Saviour and His disciples were on the move. They were going to a place they had apparently visited on previous evenings – the Mount of Olives. Judas was aware that this has been the Lord’s practice for most of this week. There was a private and peaceful garden...
May 24, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
There are no obvious homiletics in this verse. It doesn’t naturally divide into three rhyming points followed by a poem – although I’m sure that there probably was some Hebrew poetry involved. There isn’t a great sermon here, but it is so unique and special that I...
May 22, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
On this day in 1689, soon after William and Mary were seated upon their respective thrones as King and Queen of England, the Toleration Act was passed, by which compulsory attendance at the Church of England was abolished. The State Church was still privileged, but...
May 21, 2015 | Wednesday
Someone has said – “The eyes are the window of the soul.” He was thinking that when we look into someone’s eyes we sometimes can see his heart. But there are two sides to most windows – there is a way of seeing in – and a way of seeing out. Where...
May 18, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Jesus’ Names and Titles: Which of these is not one of Jesus’ Biblical names or titles (Adam; Abraham; Alpha; Amen)? Abraham Which of these is not one of Jesus’ Biblical names or titles (Beginning of creation; Begotten of the Father; Bishop; Beulah Land)? Beulah...
May 18, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
I think it was last Wednesday night that Brother Berg mentioned talking to some Baptist preacher. The subject of the Lord’s Supper came up, and eventually the questions focused on the difference between open and closed communion. If I heard and understood correctly,...
May 18, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
How can different people read one passage of Scripture and reach drastically different interpretations? One explanation is that we all have a storehouse of information tucked away in our heads and hearts. As we are reading, the definitions that we have learned, and...
May 16, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The location of Jerusalem: How would you describe the location of Jerusalem within Israel (north; south; east; west)? South central It was situated (in a valley; on a plateau; in the mountains; on a mountain). In and on mountains It was in the tribe of (Ephriam,...
May 15, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
William Buck was born in 1790 in the State of Virginia. He had little opportunity for a formal education, but he had a sharp mind and used every opportunity to read broadly. The Lord saved him early in life, and over time it became apparent that the Lord was calling...
May 14, 2015 | Wednesday
Since I knew that Judy and I would not be here for Mothers’ Day, I deliberately chose our theme for last Wednesday, from among the ladies of the Bible. And I’ve done the same for this evening. Last week, we looked at poor Mrs. Job, and tonight it is poor Mrs. Noah. As...
May 13, 2015 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren: Recovery and Recuperation During the month of March the Lord has enabled me to return to attending church services on the 15th but just to sit in the pew. Bro. Dick Gaches is doing a good job of preaching the Word from II Peter chapter one,...
May 7, 2015 | Wednesday
What is your opinion about this lady, the wife of Job? To your mind, is she a shrew – a woman with a violent, scolding, nagging personality? Perhaps you picture her as an agnostic; a spiritual fool. Has she been a professing Christian, but a closet unbeliever, all...
