Devotional – “Dare to Be a Daniel” – 08/21/2024

1 Chronicles 29 1 Chronicles 29:11 1 Chronicles 29:12 CONTEXT/STUDY CHAP. 29 THIS chapter relates how largely and liberally David, besides what he had before done, and his princes, offered towards defraying the expenses of building the temple, ver. 1–8 and the joy and thankfulness that he and his people expressed on that account, attended … More Devotional – “Dare to Be a Daniel” – 08/21/2024

Devotional Thought for Today – “Worldview Battle” – 08/12/2024

worldview. A comprehensive set of basic or ultimate beliefs that fit together in a consistent or coherent manner. A full worldview would include answers to the following questions and more: What kinds of realities are there, and what is ultimately real? What explanation can be given of reality? What is knowledge, and how do we … More Devotional Thought for Today – “Worldview Battle” – 08/12/2024

Devotional Thought/Quote “Freedom” – 07/29/2024

The Delaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Part of the Pre-amble we see above declared to all the world and England speciffically that all men were: Created Equal Had Unalienable Rights These Rights included: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Philippians 1 Philippians 1:20 It is my own eager expectation and hope, that … More Devotional Thought/Quote “Freedom” – 07/29/2024

Devotional Thought – Evangelism – 07/18/2024

ACTS 13 ACTS 13:47 CONTEXT CHAPTER OVERVIEW: After Cornelius and other Gentiles are reported to have received the Holy Spirit, the church in Jerusalem agrees to send teachers to the church in Antioch. Now the church in Antioch sets up an initiative for a new mission. In the next two chapters, Barnabas, Saul (who after … More Devotional Thought – Evangelism – 07/18/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “Yielding Obedience” – 05/19/2024

GENESIS 5 GENESIS 5:24 CONTEXT: CHAPTER FIVEContents: Generations from Adam to Noah.Characters: Adam, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch, Methuseleh, Lamech, Noah.Conclusion: By man came death. In Adam all die. In Christ shall all who believe be made alive.Key Word: Generations, v. 1.Strong Verses: 24.Striking Facts: Enoch, the seventh from Adam was translated and made … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Yielding Obedience” – 05/19/2024

Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

a person, organization, or country that does not behave in the usual or acceptable way: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rogue CONTEXT: PSALM 16 PSALM 16:2 OVERVIEW: In this psalm’s movement from cry for help to affirmation of God’s rule and blessings, the reformers, propelled by Peter’s apostolic warrant in Acts 2, find the acts of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Even the psalm’s title—for all our exegetes except Calvin—authorizes … More Devotional Thought- “Rogue”- 04/02/2024

Devotional Thought – “Evildoers” – 03/27/2024

The Bible is clear, “true believers” are to have no part in “worldly” affairs. However, this does not mean we are to abstain from the world completely. To completely separate ourselves from the world in every aspect would mean disregarding the Biblical commands to Make Disciples and to Render unto Caesar… The exposition of our … More Devotional Thought – “Evildoers” – 03/27/2024

Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

When folks speak about “Influence and Influencers” in today’s high-tech world they are referring to those with a social media presence that affects upawards of millions. The chart below shows just how important social media presence is, those with less than 500 followers and at least 25% engagement per post (I/we are in this category) … More Devotional Thought – “Influence” – 03/26/2024

Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – “Best Defense” – 02/10/2024

The best defense is a good offense is an oft-heard quote in military circles that originated or at least is attributed to Jack Dempsey the prizefighter from the 1910s – 1920s. While this sounds good, the fact remains that sometimes offenses stall and other times there is a need for strong defensive fortifications. In the … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – “Best Defense” – 02/10/2024

Devotional Thought for Today -” Holy Servants” 02/06/2024

PSALM 16 PSALM 16:3 CONTEXT: Overview of Ps 16 . v.3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.But, i.e. but my goodness extendeth, which is easily understood out of the former verse; from which also there may be fetched another supplement; O my soul, … More Devotional Thought for Today -” Holy Servants” 02/06/2024