In sixteenth century England, history tells the tale of what has come to be known today as the English Reformation; a movement that began due to one king’s fervent desire for a male heir to his throne. Historians tell of how King Henry VIII had made the determination that he…
The words my mother spoke to me before I departed, when I had to travel for a school event, still resonate very clearly upon my memory. She would speak to me in her gentle, yet firm voice, “Son, just don’t forget who you are. Wherever you go or whomever you…
Of the apostles, Peter stood forth as the one who was always first in acting. He is frequently criticized for when his faith wavered when he attempted to walk on water (Matt. 14:22-33), but his faith in the Christ was great and remember that he was the only one to…
Disasters have a unique way of bonding strangers together. Although they are undesirable, the urgency created by them elucidates the true characters of men. The dire circumstances brought about by destruction (whether created by nature or man), can become a powerful agent for unity by providing a common goal for…
In the Gospel account of John, the Master proclaims “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11). It was customary for the Lord to use examples from the everyday life of His audience. He used this method as a tool to present important spiritual lessons in a manner that related to…
The Bible is composed of books, prose, poetry, and letters better known as epistles. Every one of these works of literature were “given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2nd Timothy 3:16). God, in His infinite wisdom, was well…
We tend to pick and choose who we preach the gospel to. We fail to remember that the gospel is for all. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God…
One may ask can you achieve unity in diversity? Can you truly have a diverse group of people, and yet still be unified? The answer is YES, in fact this is what God expects of His people. First, let’s look at unity. Unity is a word that easily rolls off…
When we see the phrase “one another” in God’s Holy Word, it is making references to how we should interact with our fellow man and more specifically to other Christians, our brothers and sisters in Christ. First and foremost, because we have submitted ourselves to God in obedience through baptism,…
Like almost every congregation where I have been a member, we are in need of those willing to teach. Both for the upcoming Wednesday evening topical series, but also in our various bible classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. It always seems that those who are willing to help…