Day 5: Consider His Glory – Praise Emphasis Week

Philippians 2:5-11  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:  Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:  And being [...]

How to Prepare for a Sermon

God’s Word is powerful. The world was formed by the word of God (Heb 11:3). Souls are saved by the word of the Gospel (Rom 10:17). One day, Christ–the Word Himself–will judge the nations and establish His everlasting rule by the “sword” that comes out of his mouth (Rev 19:13-15). I’m thankful that our pastor [...]

My Favorite CD

There is no doubt about it: we have access to more good music today than at any other time in history.  Download it or buy it the old fashioned way, music is available.  We even have websites like sacredaudio.com that are helpful in pulling together good music selections. I thought this would be another good time for [...]

How Did I Do?

“How did the preacher do today?”  “What did you think of the message?”  “Did you like that choir song?”  “What about the special music?”  Do these types of questions and discussions ever come up in your car or around your dinner table?  I wonder how often we ask this question:  “How did I do today?”  [...]

Real Men Sing!

Some of you men may have been unsure how to think about Pastor Campbell’s recent announcement that we’re having a men’s choir for Father’s Day morning. Basically, we’re trying to give you an opportunity to proclaim to your family and your church: “I praise God by singing. Other people may feel embarrassed. They might think [...]

There is no God like Thee

What is the greatest commandment?  The answer too easily rolls off our tongues: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Mt. 22:37) How much of our lives is governed by this love? 

Family Worship

So, how are your family devotions going? . . . Hit or miss? Non-existent? Whether your kids are 18 months or 18 years old, now is the perfect time to begin a habit of family worship. Consider Deuteronomy 6:4-6. Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD: and thou shalt love the LORD [...]