The following is a sermon delivered on the Lord's Day, April 26, 2020, at First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 5:33-37 on the subject of making oaths.33 "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall ... Continue Reading
What Did Jesus Say About Divorce?
The following is a sermon delivered on The Lord's Day, April 19, 2020, at Providence Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. The text was from Matthew 5:31-32. 31 "It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But ... Continue Reading
The Church is More Essential than a Hospital: Responding to Criticisms
In the midst of the current pandemic, various local governments have been shutting down those businesses and services it deems "non-essential." This has stirred a lot of discussion as to what is considered essential and what is not. It was in the spirit of ... Continue Reading
Is There a Conspiracy to Make the Bible Anti-Gay?
The following is a question I was asked by a listener of the WWUTT podcast. I mentioned on episode 1185 that I would answer it on my blog. Here is the question and my response. Hi PG, I enjoy your podcast, especially the Friday editions! I have a ... Continue Reading
The Virtual Communion of Saints?
As the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to loom large, many local governments have put stay-at-home orders in place to prevent the rapid spread of this pandemic. Most of America's churches have ceased gathering regularly to comply with these ... Continue Reading
10 Signs You May Soon Be Leaving Your Church
Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."I have been privileged to be a ... Continue Reading
What in the World is Going On in the Southern Baptist Convention?
Perhaps you heard the sound of a massive creaking ship rocking the online community, and you turned in your boat to see a commotion aboard the U.S.S. Southern Baptist Convention. That's because on Monday, the Pastors Conference, which precedes the annual ... Continue Reading