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Devotional Thought – ‘consumer’ worship – 09/24/2024

September 24, 2024

Does the Bible specify the way one is supposed to worship God? The answer is most assuredly yes: Particular elements of worship are highlighted: The following article makes some excellent points on how modern worship is undermining that which God has ordered. INTRO Alistair Begg warns rise of ‘consumer’ worship eroding biblical engagement in congregational … More Devotional Thought – ‘consumer’ worship – 09/24/2024

A Proof for God’s Existence – 09/23/2024

September 23, 2024

In the past few months, I have noted an increasing number of anti-Christian social media posts. The common theme seems to be that our “faith” in God of the Bible is false because no one can see God, John 1:18 and 1 John 4:12 are often quoted. My response is simple: if y’all want to … More A Proof for God’s Existence – 09/23/2024

Mortifying Sins – 09/03/2024

September 3, 2024

What Does It Mean to Mortify the Sins of the Body? September 01, 2024, by: John Owen “If ye by the Spirit do mortifie the deeds of the flesh, ye shall live” (Rom. 8:13) The Duty: Mortify Your Deeds The duty itself, “Mortify the deeds of the body,” is next to be remarked upon. Three things are … More Mortifying Sins – 09/03/2024

Devotional Thought – “We Smell” – 08/31/2024

August 31, 2024

2 Corinthians 2 2 Corinthians 2:14 CONTEXT v.14 But thanks be to God. Here he again glories in the success of his ministry, and shows that he had been far from idle in the various places he had visited; but that he may do this in no invidious way, he sets out with a thanksgiving, … More Devotional Thought – “We Smell” – 08/31/2024

Sunday Sermon Series- “Come Holy Spirit”-08/25/2026

August 25, 2024

COME, HOLY SPIRIT Come, Holy Spirit, with all your sweet and precious favor. Come, Lord, to convince and comfort me, to humble and direct me, to chill my affections to the world, and to warm them toward the Lord Jesus.Come, you holy, gracious, almighty reviver and restorer—and glorifier of my God and Savior!Cause the graces … More Sunday Sermon Series- “Come Holy Spirit”-08/25/2026

Five Heavenly Crowns – 08/17/2024

August 17, 2024

What are the five heavenly crowns that believers can receive in heaven? Answer: There are five heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be awarded to believers. They are the imperishable crown, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of righteousness, the crown of glory, and the crown of life. The Greek word translated “crown” … More Five Heavenly Crowns – 08/17/2024

Friday’s Feature Quote -“Furnace of Affliction” – 08/16/2024

August 16, 2024

Anne Bradstreet, born in 1612, was the first woman in America to have her poetry published. Her work captures the reality of life in the New World, reflecting on her Puritan faith, family, and the natural world. Isaiah 48:10 I have refined thee; or, I will refine thee. Although I will not cut thee off, … More Friday’s Feature Quote -“Furnace of Affliction” – 08/16/2024

Devotional Thought – “Images” – 08/15/2024

August 15, 2024

The First Commandment declares we are to worship God (Yahweh/Jehovah, the Holy Triune God of the Bible) alone. The Second Commandment proclaims how we are to worship Him. Paul in Romans 1:18–32 tells us that fallen humanity’s tendency is not toward atheism but rather to idolatry. Having rejected the God who does exist, sinners are prone not … More Devotional Thought – “Images” – 08/15/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “GLORY vs. SIN” – 08/11/2024

August 11, 2024

I have noted in the past that there are couch potato and pew warming Christians. You know the type they show up on Sunday but bear no fruit in their daily lives. The Westminster Shorter Catechism states: Quest. 1. What is the chief end of man? Ans. 1. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,(1) … More Sunday Sermon Series – “GLORY vs. SIN” – 08/11/2024

Friday Feature Quote – ” Righteous Hope” 08/09/2024

August 9, 2024

Lord, however, you deal with me in outward things, whatever you take from me, whatever you deny me—do not deny me Christ! Do not deny me a share in his righteousness! Amen. David Clarkson, “No Hope without Christ’s Righteousness,” in Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans, ed. Robert Elmer (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2019), 19. … More Friday Feature Quote – ” Righteous Hope” 08/09/2024