April 30

Apr 27, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

It was on this day in 1823 that George Boardman and his wife were sent to Burma as missionaries. Working with other missionaries, God blessed their work, particularly amongst the Karen tribe. By 1910 there were 774 Karen Baptist churches and more than 50,000 members....

The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 1:10-19

Apr 27, 2017 | Wednesday

In 1829, Mary Howitt published a little poem which eventually became an often misquoted a classic. “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly, “‘Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is...

How WE Got OUR Bible – Luke 21:29-33

Apr 24, 2017 | Sunday Evening

Every once in a while I will read an article which impresses me. Some times that article develops into a message which is entirely my own. But on other occasions, there is little that I can add to what the author has said. And when that happens I don’t mind telling...

The Offering of a Sweet-Smelling Savour – Ephesians 5:1-2

Apr 23, 2017 | Sunday Morning

This is a powerful sentence in a number of different ways. It takes us back to Calvary and the cross upon which the Saviour died. But the cross is not Paul’s purpose. It is primarily used as an illustration. But what is Paul’s purpose? What was the Holy Spirit trying...

April 26

Apr 20, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Early in 1529, the council of the Archbishop of Cologne presented a special report to Charles V, Emperor of the “Holy” Roman Empire. It said in part that the Anabaptists call themselves “true Christians,” and that they had existed for more than...

The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 1:7-9

Apr 20, 2017 | Wednesday

A good sermon usually begins with an introduction of some sort. It might be an ear-catching illustration designed to hook the attention of the audience for a while. It might be a reiteration of what has been recently taught, building on that earlier foundation. Or it...

The Stone of the Resurrection – Matthew 27:62-28:2

Apr 16, 2017 | Sunday Morning

I am going to take a unorthodox approach to several orthodox points of doctrine. My theme will be the stone, which covered Joseph’s tomb when Jesus’s body lay inside. Other than the seal which was placed on it, I have never spent any time giving it much consideration....

April 16

Apr 13, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

William Moore was born on December 8, 1821 in Ohio. At the age of twenty he was born again. Six years later he was ordained to the gospel ministry. He and his wife sailed for Burma and arrived there on this day in 1849. For five years the couple labored unceasingly...

The Proverbs of Solomon – 1:1-6

Apr 13, 2017 | Wednesday

I have been thinking about a study of Proverbs for several years. But its enormity and probable tedium deterred; I just didn’t feel the Lord’s leadership in it. Well, I’ve looked at it again, and feel that it’s the Lord’s will that at least tonight we look at the...