I’m sure many of you are aware of the news of Boise, Idaho pastor, Saeed Abedini. Since September, 2012 he has been in an Iranian prison. He has an an eight year sentence for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are a lot of ways you can be involved in spreading the news of…
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Amazed or Amused
Charles Gabriel penned these words that express a redeemed soul’s marvelous wonder. I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how he could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean. Many in the church today would rewrite these words to be more fitting for their entertainment drive for self. I sit amused…
From My Vantage Point
There are so many things that I am thankful to God about in the ministry duty of pastoring. One of those is the privilege of participating in weddings. The union of man and woman in marriage is to be honored by all (Hebrews 13:4). This past Saturday I witnessed (with about 200 other people) the union…
Don’t Waste Your Disappointment
From the Archives: Thursday, February 4, 2010 We are told that release is sure to come today because we now have a lawyer. We have yet to talk to this lawyer and find out what his plan is. We are only aware that this lawyer has been secured [by] connections with people who know [him].…
Worship What?
Today, the (snail) mailbox had promotional pieces inviting worship leaders to attend their seminar or conference. I usually take a quick look and then toss them in the waste basket. This time I thought I should at least respect the sender enough to consider what they want to communicate to churches. I must say, I…
Doctrinal Truths Sunday
The teaching (doctrine) of who God is is always on the table when Scripture is being examined. Yesterday, February 3, Eastside gathered to consider this doctrinal statement from the 1925 New Hampshire Confession, paragraph 2, which reads… II. God There is one and only one living and true God, an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being,…
Shipwrecked on God
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col 1:13 NASB) The LORD is my portion (Psalms 119:57 NASB) I recently read a sermon by Vance Havner (1976). As he was expressing the nature of a true convert he made a statement that has me…
They Were Severely Distressed
Both sermons from January 20, 2013, Sunday morning and evening are now uploaded to SermonAudio.com Sunday Morning: Judges 2:16-23 They Were Severely Distressed Sunday Evening: Psalm 4:2 How Long Will You Love What is Worthless
In Search of a Pulpit
In some circles that sounds like a pastor looking for a new church. For some reading this, this is the start of a rumor. But in reality, I’m looking for a new pulpit; a literal pulpit. This is really quite exciting. As I have matured in the ministry I have grown to an ever increasing…
Because of Days Like This
I journal because of days like this… Journal entry from January 15, 2010: “…It has been four days since the earthquake. Prayer: Lord, what do you want from your church? We are small and far removed. What do we do?” “Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all Galileans because they suffered…