Barna Update: Most Black Adults Say Religion & the Black Experience Go Hand in Hand

When Black History Month is observed each year, faith is a thread throughout many of the stories and celebrations of the Black community in the U.S. In fact, according to Black Americans, it’s an essential part of the narrative.  In this February release for Barna’s ongoing 2021 series exploring new data about the Black Church, … More Barna Update: Most Black Adults Say Religion & the Black Experience Go Hand in Hand

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/18/2021

They who love anything better than Christ are not worthy of him. – Covenanter field Minister James Renwick, on the day of his martyrdom MATTHEW 10:24-39   Some try and say that this section of scripture is counterintuitive to the teachings of Christ.  After all, didn’t Christ tell us that Love was the foundation of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/18/2021

Sunday Sermon Series – We Preach Christ Crucified

Yesterday’s devotional had the same title or theme as of today’s sermon. In it, we covered the details and context of today’s text 1 Corinthians 1:23. I purposely left out these sermons so I could share them and the above quote with you today. I sincerely hope it edifies you and glorifies God.  SERMONS PREACHING … More Sunday Sermon Series – We Preach Christ Crucified

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/12/2021

1 Corinthians 13 One of the best known and most quoted and preached Chapters in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the “Love Chapter.”  Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit strategically places it immediately following all the teachings on Spiritual Gifts.  I for one am convinced this is purposeful, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/12/2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2021

1 Corinthians 6 Matthew Henry gives us some overall context for this chapter; Cautions against going to law in heathen courts. (v.1-8) Sins which, if lived and died in, shut out from the kingdom of God. (v.9-11) Our bodies, which are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Ghost, must not be defiled. (v.12-20) In our main text … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2021

Persecution and Purity

    Intolerance for biblical Christianity is seemingly on the rise. This shouldn’t surprise us—the Lord promised that His people would be persecuted. But it should sharpen our resolve to remain faithful and pure before a watching and increasingly hostile world. This series, first published in July 2015, is a timely reminder to that end. … More Persecution and Purity