In these unprecedented times there is so much to be gained by turning to God’s word. The often neglected book of Ecclesiastes has so much...

If we are saved by grace through faith apart from our works (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:28) then what is the point of Judgment Day? Scripture tel...

Did you know there are two ways to get to heaven? That’s right. Believe it or not, the Bible actually gives us two options, or two differ...

“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14) Might 2020 be the year we spiritually wake up...

I preach and teach from the ESV translation of the Bible every week. For those who are used to a different translation, it might be helpf...

There’s a verse in Luke’s account of the birth of Christ that sticks out like a sore thumb. The tone of it is completely different from t...

In the very last chapter of one of the largest and most majestic books in all the Bible, Isaiah, God says the following: “But this is the...

In my sermon on Sunday I mentioned how the New Testament is much like a courtroom drama presenting evidence for the claim that Jesus was ...

As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice wa...

Few things distinguish a local church assembly from other types of community gatherings like congregational singing. When we worship God ...

Would you like to help teach a class at your church but are not sure you could do it effectively? Do you currently teach but feel like yo...

As I write this article our annual revival at Columbia Christian Church has not yet arrived. You may be reading this during it or even af...

One of the wider misunderstandings in our churches today is church membership. What is it exactly? Is it like a gym membership? I pay my ...