Of course, a pastor telling Christians not to go to church is like a dentist warning his patients not to brush their teeth. It’s absurd and self-defeating, to put it mildly. MATT WALSH | September 14, 2016 I recently read a report showing that less than 20 percent of the people in this country attend church on a … More Christians, Let’s Be Honest. Our Excuses For Skipping Church Are Lame.
On October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther, a monk who had been at issue with the Catholic church for years over their “Indulgences scale.” So the day before “All Saints day” when he knew the church would be full, Luther posted his now famous “95 Theses” not as a formal protest but to initiate debate. It … More Sunday Sermon Series – 10/20/2022
LUKE 18 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have, I. The parable of the importunate widow, designed to teach us fervency in prayer (v. 1-8). II. The parable of the Pharisee and publican, designed to teach us humility, and humiliation for sin, in prayer (v. 9-14). III. Christ’s favour to little children that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/28/2022
When I read the following devotional this morning my mind went not to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse but to the men pictured above. Notre Dame backfield of Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller, and Layden, known as the four horsemen, was the most fabled quartet in college football history. Quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, left halfback Jim Crowley, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2022
SERMON CHRIST THE CONQUEROR OF SATAN DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26, 1876,BY C. H. SPURGEON,AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON
(This Breakpoint is republished from 8.2.21.) Recently, a denominational leader said to me that the best thing that the Church could do to handle the challenges of this cultural moment would be to “stay in its lane.” That the so-called “culture wars” have been grueling, and the Church is primarily called to spread the Gospel. That when it comes … More The Church’s Lane Is the Whole Cosmos
If the Good News Is So Good, Why Aren’t People Flocking to It? If God is really so good, surely mission must be the easiest work in the world. Simply hold out Jesus in his gospel, and people should come flocking. Of course, that’s not how it is. Quite the opposite. Bizarrely, the wonderful good … More Why Aren’t People Flocking to the Good News?
Psalm 83 Chapter CONTEXT from TOD: An appeal to God in a general manner fills Ps 83:1-4; and then the psalmist enters into details of the league, Ps 83:5-8. This leads to an earnest entreaty for the overthrow of the enemy, Ps 83:9-15, with an expression of desire that God’s glory may be promoted thereby. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/20/2022
MATTHEW 25:14-30 Some Resources for CONTEXT of this Parable: What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents? – GotQuestions.Org The Parable of the Talents – J.C. Ryle The Parable of the Talents – Matthew Henry Be Faithful!- The Talents – Dr. Ligon Duncan Interestingly this parable is found only in the Gospel of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/11/2022
Reacting to the news that Kentucky churches are co-sponsoring a homosexual “pride” event, one that welcomes children to attend and mingle with adults, a Christian apologist says he hopes the church leaders bring plenty of millstones, too. READ STORY HERE > > >
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