The Mission Work in Ephesus – Acts 19:1-20

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

If we can use the length of time that Paul spent in various cities as a judge of the importance the mission work there, then Ephesus was one of the most important places of his entire ministry. At least as far as what took place in his three missionary journeys, Paul...

The Ministry of John the Baptist – Acts 19:1-7

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

Years ago, while I was still in Calgary, I had a pastor-friend who I was trying to encourage in Baptist doctrine. We heard about a Baptist church over British Columbia’s Okanagan valley which was having a fellowship meeting, and my friend said that he would like to...

Ephesian Tongues – Acts 19:1-7

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

As I said last week, I think that this passage of scripture is the most mysterious and controversial in Acts. There is very intriguing material for the Christian to study, but then there isn’t enough information to enable us to be really dogmatic. HOWEVER, dogmatism...

The First Baptist Church of Ephesus – Acts 19:8-10

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

When Judy and I first moved to Calgary, it was to work with Missionary Ken Johnson and his wife. A mission had already been started in the city, and it was then meeting in its second location. Both Brother Johnson and I received criticism from people who didn’t...

Synonyms and Euphemisms – Acts 19:7-10

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

The other day, Judy told me that she had been looking at our church web-site, and she spotted a mis-spelling. On the opening page, which has been floating around cyberspace for several years; In the left column, where people can click to other pages, I had mis-spelled...

Ephesian Miracles – Acts 19:11-16

Jan 20, 2015 | Acts

  When two powerful armies, of equal strength, face each other, generally speaking, victory is achieved through the skill of the soldiers or the genius of the generals. The satellite images may reveal something in the geography of the enemy position, or the...

Chapter Eighteen – John 17:26

Jan 20, 2015 | Books, Lord's Prayer

From “Studies in the Lord’s Prayer,” by Pastor K. David Oldfield John 17:26 John 14 begins with one of the sweetest and most comforting passages in all of the scriptures. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me....

Introduction – And Jesus Wept

Jan 20, 2015 | Books, Jesus Wept

And Jesus Wept A Pastor’s Look at Pain By Pastor K. David Oldfield Copyright 2001 by CBM Publications 100 West 12th Street Post Falls, ID 83854 Introduction Why is it that modern life has such a numbing effect on people? Ask the average person what he did on...

Chapter One – The Perplexity of Pain

Jan 20, 2015 | Books, Jesus Wept

From “And Jesus Wept,” by Pastor K. David Oldfield Boy, am I Konfused If it wasn’t for the great mysteries of life this would be a very dull universe. It is mystery that keeps the astronomer probing the sky for black holes, quasars and pulsars....

Chapter Two – The Prediction of Pain

Jan 20, 2015 | Books, Jesus Wept

From “And Jesus Wept,” by Pastor K. David Oldfield Thus Saith the Lord The first direct reference to pain in the Bible, as well as the first in human history, is found in the form of a prediction. The book of beginnings, Genesis, which lays the corner-stone for the...