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Category Archives: The Gospel
Saving One
A young man on vacation at the beach got up one morning at dawn to take a stroll on the sand. As he made his way along he happened upon an elderly gentleman who was searching for starfish that had … Continue reading
For the Furtherance of the Gospel
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel. (Philippians 1:12, N.K.J.V.) The traditional view is that Paul wrote the books of Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Change, Complaining, Disappointment, Discipleship, Evangelism, God's Work, Influence, Ministry, Missions, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Service, Suffering, The Gospel, Trials, Witnessing
Tagged for the furtherance of the gospel, Paul chained to a Roman soldier, Paul witnessing to the palace guard, Paul's imprisonment in Rome, turning a loss into an opportunity for ministry
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Sitting Down in Jesus
I believe the life story of George Washington. I believe he was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. I believe he served as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army that won the Revolutionary War. I … Continue reading
How to Jump Start Spiritual Life
I have an aunt named Betty Jean who was married to a man named Bill. Bill passed away several years ago, but I’ll always be indebted to him for doing me a great favor one day. For some reason that … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Eternity, God's Wrath, Grace, Heaven, Hell, Personal, Salvation, The Gospel
Tagged being connected to Jesus, being made alive in Christ, dead battery on a Camaro, dead in trespasses and sins, make sure your connection is good, problem jump starting a car, the life found in Jesus, using jumper cables correctly
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Carrying Water
The Civil War’s Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was primarily fought on December 13, 1862. Approximately 200,000 soldiers fought in the battle, as Union General Ambrose Burnside commanded his 120,000 troops in a two-pronged attacked against Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Discipleship, Doing Good, Evangelism, God's Work, Mercy, Ministry, Salvation, The Gospel
Tagged an act of compassion in the midst of war, General Joe Kershaw, Heritage Baptist College, illustration about Jesus being the water of life, Russell Dennis Jr., Sergeant Richard Kirkland, The Battle of Fredericksburg
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The Baptism For the Dead
Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? When then are they baptized for the dead? (1 Corinthians 15:29, N.K.J.V.) In Mormonism, living members of the Mormon church who … Continue reading
The Snowstorm That Helped Charles Spurgeon Get Saved
This past Saturday night we got a little skiff of snow that created some slick roads and icy parking lots early Sunday morning. Consequently, like some other churches in our area, we cancelled Sunday School and 11:00 p.m. worship service … Continue reading
The Shepherds’ Reaction
“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #3) Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this … Continue reading
“Christian Verses” Podcast: 2 Timothy 4:2
Drew Brees, the quarterback for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, recently got himself into trouble with the LGBTQ community. What did he do? He promoted Focus on the Family’s “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” Focus on the Family, you … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 