Pilgrim's Progress: The House Beautiful Another one of our deacon's, Bill Miner, led our Pilgrim's Progress study this week due to the pastor's absence. This session dealt with Christian's time in the House Beautiful, a picture of the local church. He is guided by four sisters who equip him with the armour of the Spirit to protect him against the fiery darts of the wicked … [Read more...] about 9.28.08 The House Beautiful [Pilgrim’s Progress]
9.28.08 Witnessing to the Blind [Our Deacons]
Witnessing to the Blind (2 Cor 3.16) For only the second time in 25 years of ministry, Pastor Don was ill and unable to fill the pulpit this Sunday. He thanks God for the willing hearts of the men of our church to stand up in his place and bring God's Word to God's people. Today's message comes from one of our deacon's, Harry Lloyd. This message appeals simply to the sinner … [Read more...] about 9.28.08 Witnessing to the Blind [Our Deacons]
9.21.08 The Head of Our Church (2) [Church Basics]
The Head of Our Church (2) (Mt 16.18) Not being satisfied with our message of the same name last week, our pastor offers another. The Lord Jesus is the authority of every church since the church is his idea and his creation. He it is who stands as examiner, corrector, exhorter, and encourager of His church. If our church will truly have Him as our head, we must submit … [Read more...] about 9.21.08 The Head of Our Church (2) [Church Basics]
9.21.08 Interpreter’s House (Pilgrim’s Progress)
Pilgrim's Progress: Interpreter's House We come now to the point of salvation for Bunyan's Christian, the entrance at the Wicket Gate. From the gate, Christian proceed's to Interpreter's House, a place where the Holy Spirit (or some say a preacher) guides the new believer through various rooms illustrating the things that make for a stable Christian life. Some are guides, like … [Read more...] about 9.21.08 Interpreter’s House (Pilgrim’s Progress)
9.21.08 Having the Law is not Enough (Romans)
Having the Law is not Enough (Rm 2.13-15) The impartiality of God's judgement is under further consideration. The religious man (the Jew) might ask, "Aren't we students (hearers) of the Law? Doesn't that count for something?" The answer: No, hearing the Law (being a diligent student) isn't enough. In fact, the sinners of the Gentiles have the Law in a sense by their … [Read more...] about 9.21.08 Having the Law is not Enough (Romans)