The following was the notes from a Seminar I lead on October 19th 2024, addressing the history of the Christian church's political engagement as well as the Biblical view of government. Works Consulted: “The Baptist Faith and Message 2000” by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee “Baptist Political Theology” Edited by Thomas S. Kidd “The... Continue Reading →
Sermon Manuscript: Rahab Hides the Spies
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we are beginning our new sermon series, "Life in the Promised Land," where we will explore Israel's transition from the wilderness into the land God promised them, uncovering lessons about faith, trust, and God's faithfulness. Today, we start with Joshua 2:1-24, focusing on Rahab, a woman whose courageous... Continue Reading →
The Plagues of Egypt
Sermon Audio: LINK A Mother’s Day Minute: Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day! Today, before we get into our message, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible gift of motherhood in all its forms. Whether you are caring for an infant, chasing after toddlers, driving children from one activity to another, guiding... Continue Reading →
God Promises Deliverance
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the last few weeks, we have followed the story of God's people in Egypt through the book of Exodus. In today's sermon, we will observe God reaffirming His promises to act mightily, inviting us to reflect on our own responses to God's promises when faced with challenges and setbacks.... Continue Reading →
My Prayer for National Day of Prayer 2024
The great hymn writer, John Newton, famous for writing the hymn Amazing Grace once wrote: “Thou art coming to a King; large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” As we gather in prayer today, let us remember that God reigns sovereignly over all. No... Continue Reading →
Glorifying God and Enjoying Him Forever: Biblical Worship (Seminar)
Works Consulted: Complete Topical Guide to the Bible (Baker Books, 2017); Corporate Worship (9 Marks, 2021); Biblical Worship: Theology For God’s Glory (Kregal Academy; 2021); Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Books; 2001), Theology for Ministry (Zondervan: 2022) PART 1: A THEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP: Who We Worship? The Bible firmly establishes that God alone is... Continue Reading →
When God Meets You in the Wilderness
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we will continue our sermon series on the book of Exodus. Last week, we began our series by focusing on several brave women - the Hebrew midwives and the mother of Moses, who refused to comply with the wicked mandates of Pharaoh and, as such, spared countless lives,... Continue Reading →
Songs of Lent: Psalm 32
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: As fallen human beings, we tend to forget things easily. We get distracted by the world around us and can only keep a few essential things in our minds at one time. But what happens when we forget God? I don't mean forgetting that He exists but forgetting to make... Continue Reading →