Modern False Christs – Matthew 24:3-5; 22-23

Feb 15, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening

From time to time, you and I need to remind ourselves that we are very blest people. Amen? That statement could take us in many directions, but I have a special one in mind this afternoon. We were never directly a part – or else we were rescued from – the religious...

These are the Beginning of Sorrows – Matthew 24:4-8

Feb 15, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning

I hope that you aren’t here today with plans to listen to something new. My commission is not to entertain you, and I am not some sort of cult leader with new revelation from God. My job is to teach you what the Lord has already revealed in His Word, and a part of...

February 15

Feb 13, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History

The first record in the books of the First Baptist Church of Boston reads: “The 28th of the third month, 1665, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the Church of Christ, commonly, though falsely, called Anabaptists, were gathered together, and entered into fellowship...

Christ-likeness – I John 4:12-21

Feb 12, 2015 | Wednesday

I suppose that all of us at one time or another have said – either seriously or in jest – “Well, that’s easy for you to say.” Or maybe its been some other form – “It’s easier said than done,” or “Words are cheap.” These phrases...

So Shall the Coming of the Son of Man Be – Matthew 24

Feb 9, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening

As I have said many times, I don’t like to speculate on prophecy. There are churches whose evangelism is built solely on wild, speculative eschatology. They seem to be trying to frighten people into Heaven; not a bad thing in itself – but certainly not enough. Some of...

Biblical Executions and Excuses – Psalm 103:6

Feb 9, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Biblical Executions: Which of the following is not a synonym for “to execute” (excrete; enforce; perform; put to death)? Excrete More often than not, in the Bible “to execute” means to (kill; carry out; lynch; administer)? Admin, carry out What...

Destruction of the Best – Matthew 24:1-2

Feb 8, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning

The Lord Jesus and His disciples were exiting Herod’s Temple for the last time. As He was leaving, He said to the Pharisees, “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.” Then at some point, while looking back “one of this disciples saith unto him,...

February 8

Feb 6, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History

  It was on this day in 1801 that George Boardman was born. The place was Livermore, Maine and his father was the Baptist pastor in that community. George was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1825 and later that year, along with his wife, Sarah, he set sail for the...

The Race – Hebrews 12:1-2

Feb 5, 2015 | Wednesday

When the word “race” is mentioned, there could be all kinds of images that arise. The first in some people’s minds involves skin color and ethnic origin. Then we have the Iron Man competition here in Coeur d’Alene, with three types of races and where the...

February 15

Feb 4, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo Dear Christian Brethren, Greetings in Our Lord. It was brought to my attention that I had not sent out a prayer letter update for awhile. I could not believe it but this one is the first one this year that I have written. I am sorry for...