I learned long ago, either in a class in college/seminary or through a pamphlet of the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board), a simple way to be alert for the signs or red flags of a cult. These four points are based on the basic principles of mathematics that we… Continue Reading See a red flag? RUN
It is that time again here in Florida and other parts of the US where we go over our lists, check our preparation and make sure we are ready for a potential hurricane. Other parts of the country do this for other weather-related events, while others live in this state of mind all the time, just… Continue Reading Shelter from the storm
Did you ever play king of the hill as a kid? As sinful men, we all want to be king of our hill, castle, domain or however you define your life. Left to ourselves we quickly devolve to emulate those in Judges 21:25. Continue Reading The King of the hill
What would you do if you came into an extremely large and life altering inheritance? Many would pay off their mortgage, help others, invest, or in some way make a difference. Our passage from Sunday told us, “Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints of… Continue Reading The importance of being salt and light
Did you watch the eclipse yesterday? Do you step out and check out the moon from time to time? As the moon covered the sun yesterday, and you could only see part of it; was all the sun still there even though you couldn’t see it? What about the moon at night as it goes… Continue Reading Not seeing is believing
“Live in such a way that it requires a Jesus explanation for why you do (live that way).” Does that make you stop and think? There are people who don’t believe in Jesus but attend church, offer help and serve others in need, give to charities, read the Bible, and in general are very nice… Continue Reading What has changed?
The empty tomb of Jesus is so critical to the doctrine of the Christian faith that without it, there is no reason to trust in or follow Jesus. Everything hangs together or falls apart on the reality and truth of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, never to die again. The resurrection is the… Continue Reading The resurrection is the validation
We wear them as jewelry, have them tattooed on our bodies, we place them in our churches and more; there are crosses everywhere. Sanitized, glittering and precious to us are the crosses with which we surround ourselves. The almost 2000 years since Christ hung on a cross have removed the horrid spectacle of Roman crucifixion. … Continue Reading Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
After service this morning, someone shared with me what would bring them the greatest happiness (Biblical definition) or blessing. It would be that their loved ones would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ the Lord. This is what they would place in the bag I shared in Sunday’s sermon. This dovetails with… Continue Reading It’s in the bag – or is it?
