Oct 2, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
We learn from God’s word that Aquila was not an apostle or even an ordained preacher, but he and his wife, Priscilla, were much used of the Lord. Cephas Bennett, in 1804, was born into the family of Alfred Bennet, pastor of the Baptist church in Homer, New York....
Sep 28, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
I have very eclectic reading habits. For the past several weeks now I have been re-reading Baptist history books. But I admit that I enjoy reading various kinds of mystery books. My last one involved the theft and forgery of some very valuable postage stamps. One of...
Sep 27, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Based upon what criteria was it said that Abram was very rich (land; gold; silver; cattle)? Last 3 – Gen. 13:2 Of what material were the ornaments which Abraham’s servant gave to Rebekah (platinum; brass; gold; silver)? Ge 24:22 – gold Because of Sarah,...
Sep 27, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
There seem to be a lot of Christians who know the mind of God much better than I do. That is perfectly fine as far as I am concerned, because I am delighted with what I do know. And if it is true on their part – they do know the Lord well – then I’m sure it is very...
Sep 25, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
William Carey is often said to be the first missionary of the modern era, but that may not be exactly true. Ten years before Carey sailed from England to India, George Leile, left the United States to plant a Baptist church in Jamaica. Furthermore, he and his Jamaican...
Sep 20, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
This afternoon I would like us to step back a few minutes during the events of the crucifixion. And let’s leave Matthew in the process. There is an invaluable lesson in these few words. Not only do we learn a little more about the Lord Jesus, but we have an example...
Sep 20, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
Several years ago, I shared this illustration, but it is so appropriate to this message, I’ve decided to use it again. For some time, a man named Juanito Piring, imagined himself in the spot light, with 20,000 eyes watching him. Eventually all the details were worked...
Sep 18, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
No two – or no three – servants of God are exactly the same in temperament and talents. Generally speaking, they have different gifts sovereignly dispensed by the grace of the Lord. For this reason some are considered by men as more “successful” than...
