The Whole Earth is Full of God’s Glory – Isaiah 6:1-3

Mar 18, 2021 | Wednesday

I realize that we looked at this scripture just a few weeks ago, but I’d like to consider it again. Actually, according to my records, this is the 5th or 6th time that I’ve used this as my text for a message. It is not only fascinating, but it contains important...

Ye Cannot Serve the Lord (this way) – Joshua 24:19-21

Mar 14, 2021 | Sunday Morning

The other day, one of the members came to me, asking why Joshua said in v.19, “Ye cannot serve the Lord.” I hope that you’ll always feel free to bring me your questions. I promise never to make fun of you – or ridicule you for something I think that you should already...

March 14

Mar 12, 2021 | This Sunday in Baptist History

On this day in 1773, Theodore S. Harding was born in Barrington, Nova Scotia. After his father died, he was raised by his godly mother. At the age of thirteen Harding was born a second time, and shortly thereafter he felt the call of God to go into the ministry. His...

Whatsoever Ye Do – Ephesians 6:1-11

Mar 11, 2021 | Wednesday

One of our faults and failures as 21st century Christians is our propensity to compartmentalize things. Or as my pastor used to say, our “proclivity” – our “proclivity” to pigeonhole various aspects of our lives. A “proclivity” is a choice to do something regularly;...

Goliath’s Shield Man – I Samuel 17:1-11

Mar 8, 2021 | Sunday Evening

I have read, studied and preached from this chapter many times. But it occurred to me the other day that there has been something I’ve skipped over – over and over again. As Goliath came out to challenge Israel, there was a man who came out ahead of him. Verse 7 –...

March 7

Mar 5, 2021 | This Sunday in Baptist History

On this day in 1869, Oliver Willis Van Osdel was immersed and joined the Baptist church in Yorkville, Illinois. He had been raised as a Methodist, but he survived, and the Lord saved him when he was a child. He served in the army during the War between the States and...

March 7

Mar 4, 2021 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

On this day in 1869, Oliver Willis Van Osdel was immersed and joined the Baptist church in Yorkville, Illinois. He had been raised as a Methodist, but he survived, and the Lord saved him when he was a child. He served in the army during the War between the States and...

The Saint and His God – Psalm 90 1-17

Mar 4, 2021 | Wednesday

I am currently reading a book which explains some of the differences between Islam and Christianity. It was written by a couple of converted Muslims, who travel across America, teaching about ways in which to witness to those who worship Allah. One of the things the...

These Are Not Drunken – Acts 2:1-28

Mar 1, 2021 | Sunday Evening

Our message this morning was from Acts 2:40 – “Save yourselves from this untoward generation.” We began reading from verse 29 – “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David.” While I was preparing for that message, I began looking over the...