Most people would typically understand and agree that one of the pastor’s main responsibilities is the weekly preaching and teaching from the pulpit. Further, most would agree that the pastor is the overseer of the doctrine that is taught in the church, although most likely it is within the bounds of the confession or doctrinal […]
Preaching
Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?
Genesis chapter 18 tells the story of the Lord visiting Abraham and Sarah and telling them that in a year’s time Sarah will have a son. This is the son that the Lord had previously promised Abraham of which He would make into a great nation. Abraham was 99 years old at this time, and […]
Trust Like A Weaned Child?
The more a believer matures in Christ, the more humble and childlike his faith becomes. In Psalm 131 the psalmist confesses a simple and humble trust in His God. David is the author, but the circumstances of this Psalm are not apparent. However, we see that David confesses his childlike trust in the Lord, and […]
Protecting Gospel Purity in the Church
“The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. […]
Global Prayer in the Local Church
We now live in a culture that is hostile to anyone claiming to know absolute truth. We often hear, “if its true to you, then its true to you…but its not true for me” We are faced with this insanity on a daily. For Christians, it is scandalous to share the gospel, because our message […]