Temple Cleansing – John 2:13-17

This episode in the life of the Lord Jesus took place very early in His ministry. This is John 2, not John 19. Chapter 1 records Jesus’ baptism by John, and then the gathering of some of the first disciples. Chapter 2 begins with the “beginning of miracles” which “did...

Immunity from Prosecution – Titus 3:1-7

Looking at your phone one day, your news feed tells you there has been another gruesome murder. This time it isn’t far from where you live, or it occurred at a place where you once spent some time. So your interest is piqued, and over the next few weeks you follow the...

November 24

Many of God’s greatest preachers and pastors were supported by unnamed or unsung women – their patient wives. Susanna Mason was born in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in about 1725.  Her family had been Baptists for several generations, going back to the old country. ...

Revelational Epistemology – Hebrews 1:1-2

I do a lot of my reading while exercising on an elliptical treadmill. I have a pencil in the machine’s cup holder and a little wire gizmo which keeps the pages of my book open. Whenever I see something which is worth remembering, I put a little pencil mark beside it...

How to Measure Your Salvation – Exodus 15:11

Most of the people in our auditorium this afternoon are children of God; born again souls. We were dead in trespasses and sins, but the Lord, in His grace, resurrected us to eternal life. And for those who are not born again Christians, we yearn for your salvation,...

November 17

On this day in 1843 Joseph G. Binney and his wife Juliette set sail from America to give their lives for the salvation of souls in Burma. The life of a “missionary wife” was severe, and in time Mrs. Binney’s health began to fail. Anticipating her departure to Heaven,...

How to Make a Fool of Yourself – Luke 24:13-31

The title of our little message for this evening is: “How to Make a Fool of Yourself.” This is a subject about which I am an expert, so I may have some insights you might be able to use. Our scripture is not unfamiliar. I think several preachers here over the last...

The Silence of the Christ – Mark 14:53-63

At the very beginning of His earthly ministry, the true identity of Jesus Christ was exposed by Satan. Jesus was born like any other child, and in many ways He had an ordinary childhood and young adulthood. At the age of 30, He came to John and requested baptism, at...

Like our subject from last week, William Cate was born and raised in East Tennessee, apparently in Sevier County. On this day in 1837, he and his wife, after their public professions of faith in Christ, were immersed and joined the local Baptist church.  Three years...

Essential Musical Elements – Psalm 96:1-4

I wonder if it would be too bold to say that Christians are commanded to sing? I know for a fact that King David often exhorted his citizens to sing and praise the Lord. And the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah did the same. “Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent...