Sermon Audio: LINK I. The Danger of Presuming on God's Presence (1 Samuel 4) In 1 Samuel 4, Israel makes a fatal mistake. They presume on God's presence without submitting to His authority. Facing the Philistines, a fierce warrior people from the island of Caphtor (modern-day Crete), Israel believes the battle can be won by... Continue Reading →
The Call To Act
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:15-29 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A... 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 →