Is It Right to Portray Jesus as Gay?
Residents of Stephenville, Texas are furious that the local Tarleton State University planned to host a student performance of Terrence McNally’s 1998 play, “Corpus Christi.” The play presents a modern-day version of Jesus’ life and death in 1960s Corpus Christi, Texas, with a few “updates”: the apostles are all gay, Joseph is an alcoholic wife-beater, […]
Immanuel
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit…So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ‘Behold, the virgin shall be with […]
The Church Isn’t …
There has always been a great misunderstanding about the church that Christ built. Many believe that the church is something that it’s not. Let’s consider a few things that the church isn’t. The Church Isn’t Plan B Premillennialists believe that the church was never supposed to exist. If the Jews hadn’t rejected Christ, the kingdom […]
“I Go Just for Fun”
I recently had a conversation online with a friend from high school that I had not talked to in about 6 years. We discussed how each other’s lives were going and then we got on the subject of church, as I told him I was now a gospel preacher. I asked him where he went […]
12 Excellent Rules
In general, churches need as much harmony as possible. Problems come up and sever unity very quickly. Paul wanted churches to be unified because he told the Ephesian church to work hard to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). It’s my hope that these simple rules will promote […]
How to Really Get Closer to Jesus
Many seem to spend a lot of time looking for ways to feel closer to the Lord as they worship and serve Him. They try everything from finding just the right “setting” or in generating the right visualization. The first thing one needs to realize that there is a vast difference between feeling close and […]
How to Increase Church Attendance
An exact analysis of the causes of nonchurch attendance should be made and an answer given to all excuses and reasons. An accurate examination of these reveals the following facts: All of these causes must be removed before much improvement in church attendance may be expected. The awfulness of sin must be taught and felt; […]
Christ Has Come
Christ has come. He left heaven where He was in the beginning (John 1:1) and entered the world over 2000 years ago. He came as a baby, called Jesus, born of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Luke 2:7). His virgin birth was predicted by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). Christ also came as Emmanuel, which […]
How to Build a Strong Congregation
It’s not sensationalism! It is not gimmicks! Committees cannot build a strong congregation, nor mere programs or even a “fun and games” emphasis. All of these may be appropriate for civic clubs, social clubs, and country clubs, but not for the Lord’s church! But what does it take to build a strong church? It’s my […]
How Men Are Drawn to Christ
There are many who believe men are drawn to Christ through gimmicks. They believe the best way to reach people with the gospel is by giving them what they want. In other words, entertain the masses, give them a show, something interesting, and they will come. True, they will come, but for what reason and […]
