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].…
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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…
Have We Forgot About the Doctrine of Repentance?
Without doctrine, we are at risk of declaring all things right and doing what is right in our own eyes (Judges 17:6; 21:25) I’ve been reading a great piece entitled “The Doctrine of Repentance” by puritan preacher Thomas Watson (1620-1686). I recommend it to you to read and consider his arguments from Scripture. From section…
Eat Mor Chikin!
Here are some photos from the Grand Opening (events) of the Twin Falls, Chick-fil-A on January 10, 2013! The overall experience was fun. For me this was more than a business opening. There is no secret that I enjoy a Chick-fil-A sandwich, but this store represents something bigger to me. I had my first Chick-fil-A…
No Harmony There
I’m asked upon occasion about the decision I led Eastside Baptist through a few years ago as a church to repent and cease from age segregation of the ministries. I’m challenged by some about what this means about churches who don’t do as we have. I’m told that to use the word “repent” means that we think…