Bashful Boasting – II Corinthians 11:16-33

Feb 2, 2017 | Wednesday

The church in Corinth was one of Paul’s thorns in the flesh. Obviously it should not have been, but it was what it was. The church was prosperous in the things of the world, but it also rife with spiritual poverty. It appears to have been relatively large, but that...

The Ark of the Covenant in the Crises of Life – Joshua 3

Jan 30, 2017 | Sunday Evening

There are major events which stand above all others in history. Things like Noah’s flood and the crucifixion of Christ. There are things which are so far back in history we can hardly comprehend their importance to us today. Things like the Norman invasion of England...

The Salvation of Lydia – Zechariah 4:1-10 (Acts 16:9-15)

Jan 29, 2017 | Sunday Morning

When Judah returned from her captivity in Babylon, it was not in power and great glory. She was but a remnant of her former self, almost slinking back home like the prodigal son. Despite the blessing of their foreign monarch, her people were an helpless, insignificant...

January 29

Jan 27, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

On this day in 1620 Lucy Apsley was born. Her birth took place in the Tower of London where her parents were – not imprisoned – but where her father, Sir Allen Apsley, was governor. Lucy’s parents were dedicated Presbyterians. She was raised in a godly home surrounded...

How to Die Content – Genesis 25:7-8

Jan 26, 2017 | Wednesday

  I was talking to Bro. Martinson yesterday, and missionary David Brainard came up. Bro. Chris was just finishing re-reading Brainard’s biography – which is taken from notes in his journal. The man died quite young from the effects of tuberculosis. But it might be...

The Ark of the Covenant: The Presence of God – Numbers 10:33-36; 14:40-45

Jan 22, 2017 | Sunday Evening

As you can see, this is a continuation of this morning’s message. My earlier purpose was to convey the idea that the Ark of God’s Covenant was a type of Christ Jesus. It was a picture, a figure, a foggy mirror of the Incarnate Son of God. But it would be a mistake to...

The Ark of the Covenant – a Picture of Christ – Exodus 25:9-22

Jan 22, 2017 | Sunday Morning

When two young people marry, several major changes should revolutionize their lives. Particularly – if it hasn’t occurred already, their partner should become the center of his or her life. “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to...

January 22

Jan 19, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Hezekiah Smith was born in 1737 at Long Island, N.Y. Under the ministry of John Gano, he was born again, and following Gano’s example, he moved to Hopewell, N.J. in order to attend the Baptist Academy. After some time there he moved a few miles down the road to attend...

Names in the Book – Philippians 4:1-3

Jan 19, 2017 | Wednesday

How large were the churches in the New Testament? What were their attendance & membership numbers? The church in Philippi had started with a Jewish lady’s prayer meeting, but then God began to bless. Through persecution the church became well-known in town. By the...

December 2016

Jan 16, 2017 | Timothy Parrow

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Our Last Report for the Year 2016 The year 2016 is about to close. After looking at our December 2015 report, I see that the Lord has given us two visitors that come to our services consistently. Comparing the 2015 report with the report I’m...