Diligently Watching – Philippians 3:17-21

Feb 8, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Paul begins this chapter with warnings about the dangerous condition of the last days. “Beware of (predatory) dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the (Jewish) concision.” “To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe” – and...

February 8

Feb 6, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

George Wagner was arrested in Munich, Bavaria, because he held to four particular articles: Priests cannot forgive men of their sins; no man can bring God down from heaven; Christ is not to be found in religious bread and wine; and water baptism does not save from...

The Bivocational Christian – Philippians 3:20-21

Feb 5, 2026 | Wednesday

There has been a term flying around Evangelical Christianity for many years, which many of you have heard. From the very beginning, there have been pastors and evangelists who have been “bivocational.” It is not a Biblical WORD, and in some ways it is not a Biblical...

Enemies of the Cross – Philippians 3:16-19

Feb 1, 2026 | Sunday Morning

I’ll start this morning with a word of warning: If any preacher, any religious blogger, any author – sounds like the Apostle Paul, have nothing to do with him. If any man even hints: “Brethren, be followers together of ME, and mark them which walk so as ye have US for...

February 1 in Baptist History

Jan 30, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

The Civil War was one of the most horrendous periods in American history, but God can, and does, bring good things out of bad.  While many thousands of lives were lost, there were also thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict who threw themselves on the...

God Shall Reveal – Philippians 3:12-15

Jan 29, 2026 | Wednesday

As I said in a previous message, Paul’s words in this scripture sound somewhat contradictory. But of course they aren’t. The Holy Spirit, in inspiring the Word of God, cannot give His prophets mutually opposing facts. But that doesn’t mean that we, the readers of...

The Counter-Agent – Philippians 3:12-14

Jan 25, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Recently, while doing my daily treadmill running, I have been reading a non-religious biography that Sister Kathy recommended to me. It is called “The Woman Who Smashed Codes,” by Jason Fagone. The description on the cover says, “A true story of Love, Spies, and the...

January 25

Jan 23, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Hans Hut was led to the Saviour through the ministry of Hans Denck.  On May 26, 1526, he testified to his faith by receiving believer’s baptism.  Immediately his manner of life changed; he was a new creature in Christ.  Soon he was traveling about Bavaria and Austria,...

Paul’s New Passion – Philippians 3:7-11

Jan 22, 2026 | Wednesday

A wrestler from a little town in North Idaho is in the spotlight, competing for a medal at the Summer Olympics. His Russian opponent wrestles hard, pushing him to the end of his strength and requiring him to use every technique he has ever learned. But he comes out...