Luke 2:21-38 records the circumcision and naming of Jesus, as well as when the young Jesus was presented in the Temple. It also beautifully illustrates the theme of obedience to God’s law through faith. This passage reminds us that faith is not just about belief but about living in obedience to God. Like those in... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “The Inconvenient Gospel” by Clarence Jordan (Edited by Frederick L. Downing)
The Inconvenient Gospel is a stirring collection of Clarence Jordan’s most powerful writings, capturing the essence of a life lived boldly in pursuit of justice, unity, and love. As a Southern Baptist minister, theologian, and farmer, Jordan was not content with preaching from the pulpit; he chose to live out his faith by challenging the... Continue Reading →
Sermon Manuscript: Crossing the Jordan
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we find ourselves once more in the company of the Israelites, standing at the very banks of the Jordan River, with the long-awaited, fruitful land of their forefathers finally within sight. The fulfillment of a divine promise made to Abraham generations ago draws near. After enduring centuries of... Continue Reading →