I just heard word of a dear brother in Christ that has made way to that better promise of a better rest in Christ. Earl Lowen was a faithful pastor/preacher, and long time mentor of mine. Earl Lowen was kind enough to invest time into my life while early in my pastoring days. Where many…
Equip: for the Church on Mission
I just wanted to remind of of an opportunity next week for seminary level training through the book of Ephesians with Dr. Frank Jones of Kirby Woods Baptist Church and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary hosted at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho on October 13-15. This is open to all pastors, Sunday School teachers,…
Response to Disaster
As hurricane Matthew begins to assault the East coast of the US, it has already left a path of disaster in the Caribbean. By the grace of God, as hurricane Matthew swiped Haiti, our girls home was virtually untouched even as flooding and worse was wide spread. Disasters like this remind us of the plight…
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
Last Sunday (10/02), I finished the exposition preaching of the Kings. (full sermon series HERE) Here are some random (useless) statistics from the sermon series: I began preaching through Kings April 26, 2015. Total sermons recorded: 51 of 53 (I forgot to hit the record button on two sermons.) Total of 2,913 minutes of sermon…
Open Letter to the Golden Spike Baptist Network
Dear Golden Spike Baptist Network, I want to express appreciation to you for your kindness and hospitality to me and my wife on our recent time with you. It was a pleasure to gather with you last night (October 2, 2016) at Second Baptist Church in Ogden. Your attention to your duty was done with…
During the Time of Your Stay on Earth
Join me at the National Center for Family Integrated Churches Fear of God conference at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ashville, NC October 27-29, 2016. Register HERE “How Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways.” (Psalm 128:1) I will have the opportunity to gather with some of the most looked to…
Quick to Hear
Presidential debate hype is in full swing. I’m hearing and reading that potentially 100 million people will view the debate tonight. If true, it will be the most viewed presidential debate in history, dating back to the Carter/Reagan debate. As always, there will be more said about the debate than any candidate will actually say.…
Reformation – An Ongoing Work
Is there a difference in revival and reformation? Fundamentally, yes. Where they feel similar, the work of revival is what God brings and the work of reformation is what God empowers men to do. 500 years ago Martin Luther ignited a movement that we now call the great reformation, but he was not the first,…
The Fear of God and the Voting Booth
Browser not supported. Visit www.270towin.com When you live in a blessed land like the United States of America it is a sobering truth that the follower of Christ, as defined by the Bible, has both a privilege and responsibility to engage in this amazing moment in the election process. From all pages of the Bible…
Responsibilities of a Pastor (Shepherd)
From the Circuit Rider’s Library Sermon Title: Responsibilities of a Pastor Sermon Text:Psalm 23 Date: October 28, 1990 Location: Thermopolis, Wyoming In this message from the Circuit Rider’s Library, the sermon notes contain four simple lines… Responsibilities of a Pastor – Ps 23 Lead Feed Protect That is it. There is nothing else to the notes.…