It’s to be expected that when churches enter the Easter season, they trumpet the Joy of Jesus’ Resurrection. How can they not? His triumph over Death sets Christianity apart from all other faiths and isms. But because of this proper emphasis during this time of celebration, some of the less significant events can get lost … [Read more…]
Whenever there are five Sundays in a month, we celebrate our Lord in a different fashion. Instead of the usual order of service that includes a 30-minute sermon, our Praise Band leads us through about a dozen contemporary songs that are interspersed with prayers of thanksgiving and praise “from the floor.” Our Praise and Prayer … [Read more…]
The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If you’re going to get to heaven that’s the only way you’re going to get there. You can’t earn it, you can’t work for it, you can’t buy it. It’s just by God’s grace. … [Read more…]
We’re all guilty of responding to certain questions with typically trite and mindless answers; like, “What’z up?” Answer: “Nutin’.” Or, “What would you like for dinner?” “Whatever.” Or, “Where are you going tonight?” “Nowhere.” Then there’s my favorite: “How ya’ doing?” “Good.” Now I confess, I often pose this question to set up my listener … [Read more…]
The book of Hebrews purpose was to present the Lord Jesus Christ as perfect and superior in comparison to anything Judaism and the old covenant had to offer. The unknown author was writing to a group of Christians who were under intense persecution and some were contemplating a return to Judaism. He admonished them … [Read more…]
