Posted in Calvin, Church, Church History, Pastors, Preachers/Preaching, Sermon Notes on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last night on Reformation Sunday, I gave the Second Annual Reformation Address to our congregation, entitled “The Influences of John Calvin on Today’s Churches.” The following is my sermon transcript.
THE INFLUENCES OF JOHN CALVIN ON TODAY’S CHURCHES
INTRODUCTION
Although the month of October is notoriously celebrated for a pagan holiday, October 31st is the [...]
Posted in Counseling, Meditations on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In my reading of the Psalms, this particular psalm, Psalm 49, caught my attention and had to read it several times. It reads like a wise counsel to those who are wearied about our current economy – e.g., “Why should I fear in days of adversity, when the iniquity of my foes sourrounds me, even [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Church, Church Planting, Leadership, Sermon Notes on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Past Sunday, I gave an exposition from Matthew 10:5-15, titled “Principles for An Effective Ministry.” At the onset, I challenged our folks, why not read and study what Scripture says about an effective ministry than spending time and money on the latest Madison Avenue approach to church-growth? I hope the following message finds you affirming [...]
Posted in Pastors, Prayer on October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was just informed that Pastor Phil Siefkes’s mom passed away this morning. As many of you know, he is the other contributor to this site, but most of all, serves as pastor-teacher at Calvary Baptist Church. Please pray that he and all the families would mourn well at this time.
Posted in Biblical Studies, Counseling, Humility, Marriage/Family on October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last Sunday one of the things that I was preaching was on what repentance is not. A case in point – Judas Iscariot. Although he recognized his wrong doing, felt remorseful, and even confessed his sins, he was not repentant.
This week I came across a politician who exemplifies what repentance is not. Click here to [...]
Posted in Church, Pastors, Prayer on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In light of Pastor’s Appreciation Month, how about praying, especially, hard and regularly for your pastor this month? Can you imagine what that would do for your pastor, your church, and for you personally?
Many in this generation attend church to find peace and happiness, not pardon and holiness. They want to [...]
Posted in Church, Pastors on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At the onset let me just say that I am not writing the following for any self-serving purpose. Instead, it is for informing purpose. I want to believe that my readers know me well enough not to question my character or motive on a subject like this. So here it goes.
The month of October is [...]
