Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page Jesus answered them and said "My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent me." (John 7:16) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Mention the word "doctrine" among church circles, and you will get a variety of different responses. On one hand, … Continue reading Doctrine and the Christian Life
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First, the Bad News
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once observed that "Most of us read the Bible the way a mouse tries to remove the cheese from the trap without getting caught." (1) Certainly, the Bible can be approached from a number of angles. Each day, it is read by millions … Continue reading First, the Bad News
The Word of Faith Controversy
I come from a Word of Faith background and this is a transcript of a sermon I preached during that time. While I no longer actively identify with the Word of Faith label, I have also been careful not to go too far in the opposite direction. In spite of some excesses, the movement has … Continue reading The Word of Faith Controversy
Receiving God’s Forgiveness
Transcript of a Sermon Preached at Morgan County Correctional Facility in Wartburg, TN Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want … Continue reading Receiving God’s Forgiveness
The “Politically Incorrect” Teachings of Jesus
The above quote is often used to reprimand "un-Christlike" Christians. Ghandi had first hand experience with this. For example, he was once turned away from a church service because he was not white. Certainly, we Christians have often failed to live up to the ideals of our Savior. I make no excuses for that either … Continue reading The “Politically Incorrect” Teachings of Jesus
Alcohol: To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
The issue of alcohol has always been a controversial one within the Christian community. Did Jesus make, or advocate the use of, intoxicating wine? Is having an occasional drink really that big of a deal? These are certainly valid questions that committed Christians have asked over the years. Beliefs and practices among individuals vary. Baptists, … Continue reading Alcohol: To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
Preachers and Politics
Should ministers run for political office? I write this only a few days after longtime Christian broadcaster and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson passed away. As people remember his legacy, both the positives and the negatives, I thought it would be a good time to revisit some of the issues regarding the role of the … Continue reading Preachers and Politics
Heaven, Hell, Eternity and You
Transcript of a Sermon Preached at Morgan County Correctional Facility in Wartburg, TN on Sunday, June 4th 2023 God is a relational God. Keep that in mind as we go through this message. Everything with God comes down to relationship, especially when we think of eternity and the afterlife. Turn with me to Ecclesiastes 3:11 … Continue reading Heaven, Hell, Eternity and You
Bible Keys To Victorious Prayer
Transcript of a Sermon Preached at Morgan County Correctional Facility in Wartburg, TN A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus "If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again." On the second night, he … Continue reading Bible Keys To Victorious Prayer
Holy Living 3: Legalism- Counterfeit Holiness
In Part 1 of our study, we have discussed God's command for all Christians to live holy lives. In Part 2 we discussed the wonderful experience of sanctification and how the work in making us holy is ultimately God's, not ours. As we conclude, the next question becomes "What does a holy life look like?" … Continue reading Holy Living 3: Legalism- Counterfeit Holiness