This morning at Eastside Baptist we will examine Isaiah 12, a hymn of thanksgiving. The Lord has fixed in those He has saved a heart of gratitude. Gratitude is the root of… joy happiness pleasure missions discipline obedience Gather with me this morning at Eastside Baptist Church, 204 Eastland Drive North, in Twin Falls, Idaho.…
The Seduction from Virtue
Slowly, ever so slowly, society has been seducing professing Christians away from Biblical virtue. What was seen among professing Christians 50 years ago as lewd behavior is now being seen with increasing acceptance into what’s been being called a new shifting normal. This shift away from Biblical virtue, once seen as a desire of the…
Sovereign Redeemer Baptist Fellowship
Streaming of the Sovereign Redeemer Baptist Fellowship, a mission church plant of Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. Currently meeting on Sunday nights at 204 Eastland Drive North. Streaming available here, starting at 6:30 p.m.
The Standard of Christ
Sermon streaming of Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lord’s Day, March 11, 2018 Isaiah 11
God, is He Antiquated or Ancient
God, is He antiquated or ancient? At one level, He is neither. But from our vantage point… consider this with me. Many in our day are arguing that the Bible is antiquated (meaning, God is antiquated). By using that word they are hoping you will hear them say it is not just old fashioned but…
Burning in the Soul (update)
The first three of twelve “Burning in the Soul” preaching series is complete. If you’ve missed any of the sermons you can listen to them here. April 8, 2018 will be the next “Burning in the Soul” preaching event with Dan Coburn of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cottonwood, Idaho. More details to come soon.
Panoply of God
“Put on the panoply of God.” (Ephesians 6:11) The panoply includes a belt, a breastplate, shoes, a shield, a helmet, and a sword. Not for physical matters, but for spiritual matters. The metaphor the apostle picks up and uses sets the stage for the seriousness of the work of prayer. When Paul moves beyond the…
Do the Work of an Evangelist
Yesterday afternoon one of those who did the work of an evangelist died, and yet he lives. John Requa, age 87, passed away of natural causes on February 27, 2018. John was born in Twin Falls to Dillard and Ruth Requa on March 14, 1930. Following graduation from Twin Falls High School, he joined the…
Stand Firm
The Christian discipline of standing firm is of interest in this week’s column. Have you ever been walking along, sure footed, and then all of the sudden, found yourself on the ground? The risk of falling is increased when conditions are slippery, like they are in the winter. Then the danger of falling is at…
A Public Discussion about Sex Education
This morning I had the pleasure of being a guest with Bill Colley on Newsradio 1310. Listen in on the discussion. What do you think?