I was the pastor of Carr Lane Baptist Church (near Eagle Rock, and Golden, Missouri) from June 18, 2006 through June of 2014 until I accepted the call to be the pastor of Shiloah Baptist Church in Jenkins, Missouri. When I first went to Carr Lane I started a website/blog for that Church, and after … Continue reading Carr Lane Baptist to Shiloah Baptist
Preaching the Prophetic Word
"But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, 'Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: for these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is the third hour of the day. But this … Continue reading Preaching the Prophetic Word
The Power In Going
"Afterward He appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen Him after He was risen. And He said unto them,' 'Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth … Continue reading The Power In Going
In the Spirit and Power of God – 1 Corinthians 2:1-9
"And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech … Continue reading In the Spirit and Power of God – 1 Corinthians 2:1-9
Persuading Them Concerning Jesus – Acts 28:17-31
"And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, 'Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the … Continue reading Persuading Them Concerning Jesus – Acts 28:17-31
The Great Voice
The following is the sermon Outline for Sunday Morning October 28, 2018... Revelation 1:12-17 - The Great Voice On the Lord's day John heard a "Great voice" behind him, the voice, "as of a trumpet" (Rev. 1:10); yet, he did not hide himself as did Adam and Eve when they heard this Great Voice in … Continue reading The Great Voice
The Teaching of Rebellion
Jeremiah did not enjoy preaching the message which God gave him to preach. He loved the people, the priests (they were members of his own family), the princes, and the kings. He loved the temple and what it represented. Most of all Jeremiah loved God and His commandments. When Hananiah the prophet preached that God … Continue reading The Teaching of Rebellion
Lying Preachers, Lying People; Judgment Coming
"They have lied about the LORD, and said, 'It is not He. Neither will evil come upon us, nor shall we see sword or famine. And the prophets become wind, for the word is not in them. Thus shall it be done to them.'" Jeremiah 5:12-13 (NKJV)
Thoughts from Today’s Sermon – 061916
When the World is Collapsing Around Us Ezra 7:10 Make the Lord the Treasure of Your Heart. Turn Your Heart and Eyes to the Word of God. Put the Word of God to Work in Life. Teach the Word of God to Others.
Study of Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-7 PURPOSE: To understand who we were before salvation; our position with God, then and now, and His greatness of grace that made us who we are in Him. INTRODUCTION: In this lesson we are going to look at death. In particular there are three deaths that are the "wages of sin" (Romans 6:23). … Continue reading Study of Ephesians 2:1-7
Study of Ephesians 1:1-5
Riches of Christ Jesus Ephesians 1:1-5 Purpose of this study: 1. To discover the greatness of being in Christ; 2. To know the richness of His blessings; 3. To know and understand our purpose in Christ; 4. To better understand our calling. The book of Ephesians was written by Paul the apostle while he was … Continue reading Study of Ephesians 1:1-5
To Shepherd the Church
"For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure savage … Continue reading To Shepherd the Church
The Gospel Preached
"Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill: The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. What then? Only that in every way, whether … Continue reading The Gospel Preached
In The Wisdom of God, The World through Wisdom Did Not Know God
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? … Continue reading In The Wisdom of God, The World through Wisdom Did Not Know God
Released to Preach and Teach
There are a few people I know who have jail, and prison ministries. They do it because they believe God has called them to go to the places where men and women are incarcerated for crimes against God and humanity. Yet, these minister to the men and women who are willing to listen to the … Continue reading Released to Preach and Teach
