"Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness" (Hebrews 9:1). How are we to worship God? This question comes to all who want to worship. The answer to the question is directly related to how one views God and his authority. What do we mean by the phrase … Continue reading Regulatory Principle of Worship?
Books
Hold to Gods Unchanging Hand
Mirrors
The problem with mirrors is that they force us to see ourselves. Now some mirrors reflect your appearance differently. Funhouse mirrors can make you look tall, short, wide, or narrow. Instagram and Facebook have different filters that can make you appear a thousand different ways. While those mirrors can be fun for a while, we … Continue reading Mirrors
Look Up
The horrible weather has a lot of people down. The hurricanes in the south have been devastating for many families and businesses. With all the storms coming and the water rising, thousands have been fleeing to higher ground for safety. Thankfully, there was safety to be found. Over one hundred souls have agreed to Bible … Continue reading Look Up
VALUE OF FAMILY & FAMILY VALUES
Family is essential. God has designed mankind to be a part of a family. We each need family to care for us in infancy; guide our physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth; support the transitions into adulthood; help with raising children; and finally care in old age. How sad it is that this support system … Continue reading VALUE OF FAMILY & FAMILY VALUES
New Steps
We are thankful for the renovations which have been achieved in our physical church building in the last few months. One of the latest and greatest renovation is the reworking of the steps leading to our baptistery. We are all thankful for the great work to make baptisms more accessible for us all. While the … Continue reading New Steps
Vindication
Preaching the second coming of Christ often requires a fiery sermon. But for the Christian the second coming of Christ is the single shining ray of hope in this dark world. What a great thing it is to think on Christ’s return! What a blessing for the child of God to anticipate the day of … Continue reading Vindication
What if they Will Not Hear?
The Problem of Pleasure
We hear much about the problem of pain--if God is just, powerful, and good, then why does he allow evil. This has been the great problem presented to Christians by atheists attacking Christianity and belief in any God. However, there is a greater problem than suffering--the problem of pleasure. The problem of pleasure is that … Continue reading The Problem of Pleasure
The Mind
"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). What type of person do you want to be? What type of person has God instructed us to be? The way we think determines the way we live. God tells us to "be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2). This … Continue reading The Mind