Ready... Steady... Go! November 11, 2019 In my personal devotions this morning I was forcibly struck by the text - it was the section towards the close of Matthew that deals with the Judgment of Christ, namely 24:1-25:
The House that Built Me November 11, 2019 In the country song "The House that Built Me," Miranda Lambert sings of returning to visit her childhood home built by her father. The song begins with her addressing the lady who now
words The Finished Script November 09, 2019 Every word we speak is known to the LORD! That was my waking thought as I pondered Psalm 139. Even before a word is one my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it
Whole Counsel of God Just a Sliver! November 07, 2019 The holidays are quickly approaching and with them holiday pies, such as pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, pecan, mincemeat, and more! Despite the great abundance of overeating that takes place, perhaps you’ve had
God's Law How I Love Your Law November 06, 2019 I've been enjoying reading Ernest Kevan's book The Moral Law - it has been a helpful reminder of the goodness and greatness of God's law. It is also a useful tool for preachers
3GT Episode 155: LGBTQ Dilemmas November 05, 2019 A listener sends in a question asking how believers are to faithfully interact with the LGBTQ community and navigate some of the perplexing situations of our day. So the guys discuss first the
The Parable of the Mansion Lights November 04, 2019 Once a wise woman, prospered by the Lord, purchased a great estate. Rolling acres of property, with forests on the outskirts and beautiful gardens within, surround the stately mansion. The fair lady who
Grief He will wipe away every tear... November 02, 2019 As some will know by now, my mother has just been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at the age of 83 years: it is condition which attacks the electrical junction of the nerves
Gentle Spirit, Gentle Conviction November 01, 2019 Robert Murray M'Cheyne, arguably one of the 19th century's best preachers preached on John 16:8, "And when He [the Comforter] is come, He will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness,
3GT Episode 154: Asking Jesus into Your Heart AGAIN? October 30, 2019 Often some of the guys' best conversations happen off the air. After they stopped recording the last session, other questions arose about Kyle‘s experience in "asking Jesus into his heart." So the
history History as a work of honor October 30, 2019 Count this as the post of a proud pastor. A friend and member of our congregation, Diana Vice, after months of hard work, was able recently to honor a local WW1 soldier named
Psalm 23 Hounded by Hesed - Psalm 23:6 October 28, 2019 It is always good to be reminded of God’s grace. There are few better places in the Bible to go to study this than the cherished twenty-third psalm. The goodness and mercy
YouTube Picks October 26, 2019 Following last week's post on YouTube I'm actually going to recommend a few YouTube videos I've enjoyed in recent weeks. There are three long ones, and two short ones. I can't remember who
Evangellsm To the Jew First October 24, 2019 As I sit in Newark Airport waiting for my flight to the Emerald Isle, I thought it might be a good point to reflect on my visit to New York. It was a
The Church in Revelation Your Church is a Lampstand October 24, 2019 Let us embrace the breathtaking privilege of being part of churches, which are the receptacles of God’s Spirit, designed to display His divine light to the world.
Superior Envy October 23, 2019 Jonathan Edwards wrote: “Envy may be defined to be a spirit of dissatisfaction with, and opposition to, the prosperity and happiness of others as compared with our own.” We usually think of envy
3GT Episode 153: Asking Jesus into Your Heart? October 22, 2019 Do you know what happened on October 12, 1988? Well, many things, but way up in the land of Garrison Keillor a little boy "asked Jesus into his heart" at an Awana meeting.
Generosity A Christian Approach to End-of-Year Giving and a Life of Generosity October 22, 2019 How do we as Christians decide where, how, and to whom we give?
Ten Tips on Sermon Illustrations October 21, 2019 Illustrations can be a glorious bridge in a sermon between the text of God's Word and the congregation. A good illustration can open up a passage of Scripture, bring understanding to God's people,
Hospitality Surrounded by Love October 20, 2019 Just a quick post as a testimony to grace. I'm currently out of the country, and there are too many positives to state. I've stayed in three Christian homes, been driven all round
Writing To Write, or Not to Write, That is the Question October 18, 2019 “To write the holy things of God, is to take on us, to tell what God thinks, and what is His will, which is a most concerning thing; especially to do it solemnly in writ, lest it prove, at least, a taking of God's Name in vain.”
Pray for the Lord to visit us October 18, 2019 In three days’ time two pieces of abhorrent legislation will be imposed upon Northern Ireland by the UK government. In spite of the fact that no Northern Irish politicians voted for the laws,
1 Corinthians 12 Hey! I Need You! October 17, 2019 In the year 2000 or so, my daughter’s home school group presented a musical based upon 1 Corinthians 12, where Paul addresses the importance of all the parts of the body. This
1 Corinthians 14 Looking Closely at Speaking in Tongues October 16, 2019 1 Corinthians 14 is not an easy passage. The rise of modern Pentecostalism over the last 120 years has made the issue of speaking in tongues a perpetual issue, making it even more
3GT Episode 152: What about Roman Catholic Baptism? October 15, 2019 After a stunning introduction ends with an unfortunate mic whack, Scott gets back on track with a listener's question. Should a Protestant church receive a convert's Roman Catholic baptism? The meaning and Westminster
