April 23

In 1528, a report was presented to Emperor Charles V by the Council of the Archbishop of Cologne about the growing number of Anabaptists. The document stated that the Anabaptists call themselves “true Christians,” that they practice baptism by immersion, and they hold...

Trusting Faith – Proverbs 3:5-8

We have a tool at our house that my wife and I call our “grabber.” This three foot long instrument has two rubber-coated claws on one end. On the other end there is a handle with a triggering mechanism to close those claws around various objects. We use it to grab...

Katapult to God’s Blessings – Ephesians 3:14-21

I’ve given this message the title: “Katapult to God’s Blessings,” spelling the word catapult with a “k” not a “c.” I want to give you that up front, to create a little curiosity. But you will have to wait for my explanation. I hope that you are yearning for God’s...

April 16

William Moore was born in 1821. Following his conversion to Christ, his call to the ministry, his marriage, and his ordination, he and Mrs. Moore set sail for Assam on this day in 1849. They served in that country and in Burma for five years before Brother Moore...

The Revival of Faith – II Chronicles 7:12-16

Israel’s King Solomon took the materials prepared by his father, David, and built a magnificent temple in which to worship and serve God. When it was completed, he also had a temporary ten foot high pulpit set up in the temple courtyard. II Chronicles 6:13 says, that...

From Whence Cometh This Faith? – John 20:24-25

In our on-going study of the principles of faith I would like to expand a point made in this morning’s message. Believe me, I am not mad at anyone, even though I might get a little heated about this. This is just one of the basic principles about faith, and therefore...

The Faith of the Twin – John 20:24-29

One Wednesday, more than two thousand years ago, our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was crucified. In His death, the work of our salvation was accomplish – completely finished. The blood of the Lamb had been shed for the redemption of many. There was nothing left...

April 9

Calista Holman was born on this day in 1807, and she was born again as a teenager. Throughout her life she was often sick, and during one of those illnesses, when it was feared that she would die, she insisted on being baptized. On a cold day in March she was carried...

The Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:11-17

Picture, if you will, an ancient valley community, clinging to the banks of a rushing river. Against that village there is a terrible army, coming to kill, loot and destroy. The poor community has no natural defense other than the river to its back. So the male...

The Beloved Son – John 3:16-18; 35-36

This message is a cousin to the one we shared last Sunday morning. Last week I tried to address “the Servant of Jehovah,” the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ Jesus was a servant by coming to do the will of God. He died on the cross to bear the sins of many. I introduced...