One Way Christians

One Way Christians

From his book, Not Safe, Mark Batterson tells us of a unique group of Missionaries from years ago. “Two centuries ago, a band of brave souls became known as one-way missionaries. They purchased one-way tickets to the mission field. Instead of suitcases, they...
Nouns or Adjectives?

Nouns or Adjectives?

I am presently preaching a series of sermons on Sunday morning under the title of How Should We Then Live?  We have talked about God’s great love  which moved Him to send His only begotten Son to die on our behalf.  The writers of scripture tell us that in His death...
To Our Advantage

To Our Advantage

“But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are you going?’  But because I have said these things to you sorrow has filled your heart.  But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper...
Dear Graduate

Dear Graduate

Dear Graduate by Jon Bloom A significant journey is ending for you. No doubt you are eager to get going on the next one. But go ahead, savor the moment. Such clear rites of passage don’t come often in life. And thank God. Education is a profound gift. And on behalf of...
Not of This World

Not of This World

Speaking of His followers in prayer to His Father, Jesus identified them as ones who were, “not of the world” (John 17:16).  The insinuation that true Christians are those who are in the world but not of this world appears again and again throughout the Scriptures. ...