Sunday evening services at Calvary Baptist Church have been focusing on the Apostle Peter, as he is found in Scripture. Last Sunday we began the study of his first epistle, 1 Peter. Our senior pastor suggested that we read 1 Peter at least once a week through this study in an effort to maintain familiarity … Continue reading »
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Transition for our church; Truth for our church (pt.2)
You can read my initial thoughts on this transition process for Calvary Baptist Church here. We are excited to see God working in our Senior Pastor’s life as he prepares to transition to new ministry and we are excited in anticipation about what God has planned for our church in the months ahead. I was … Continue reading »
Transition for our church; Truth for our church.
April 18th our Senior Pastor, Rick Smith, announced to the congregation his intention of retiring this year. The reactions are as varied as the people that comprise our congregation. If asked what is the overall, prevailing concerns and questions that are coming from the congregation, I would say that they are these: 1) What will … Continue reading »
Another Scandalous Quote – Carson
you may read my first quote from D.A. Carson‘s Scandalous, here. Those who exercise any authority at any level in the kingdom in which Jesus is king must serve the same way – not with implicit demands of self-promotion, confidence in their right to rule, or a desire to sit at Jesus’ right hand or … Continue reading »
Sermon Slices: 2.14.10 James 2:1-4
As much as I can I like to post my notes from a sermon at our church, perhaps highlighting some thought that struck me as I listened. Sometimes I like to think about practical application. Here are some thoughts and notes from Pastor Greg’s sermon on James 2:1-4: How many people do you see in … Continue reading »
U.S. Foster Care – Hope for Orphans
Sunday, Feb. 7, I preached a sermon entitled “Orphans: God’s Character & Our Conduct” as we wrapped up James 1. I focused on James 1:27, and primarily the phrase, “…visit orphans…in their distress…” I promised our congregation to not let the conversation die on our responsibility as the church to perform this duty given to … Continue reading »
Update: Haitian Adoption – Whys & Why Nots
On February 1st I posted a blurb entitled, “Haitian Adoption: Why or Why Not“: Today on radio’s The Albert Mohler Program: Dr.Russell Moore will be discussing Haitian Adoption: the whys and why nots. This should be a timely and interesting program. You can listen live here, or find the details to download the program so … Continue reading »
Local Walmart Advisory for our Church Members
Hey CBC family, Last night Angie & I were in Walmart picking up a couple small items. As we headed to the front of the store (by the way, why is everything we need in the back of the store?) we walked by the Men’s department. The Walmart on SR15 has some winter coats on … Continue reading »
Haitian Adoption: Why and Why Not
Today on radio’s The Albert Mohler Program: Dr.Russell Moore will be discussing Haitian Adoption: the whys and why nots. This should be a timely and interesting program. You can listen live here, or find the details to download the program so that listen at your own convenience. For our CBC family, this might be a … Continue reading »
Sermon Slices 1.17.10
Thoughts and practical suggestions from my sermon notes from the morning worship hour sermon on James 1:9-13: We are all created equally, but we are not all gifted equally. God is doing different things in different people’s lives: how does this look in the body of Christ as a whole? (Jas.1:9): Do you find yourself … Continue reading »
