Lesson Learned: The Need for Strong Teaching

"Strong teaching makes strong Christians. And it makes soft-hearted, tender, loving Christians. But soft teaching makes hard, callused Christians. Soft teaching is for people who have itching ears. They do not wish to have their lives interfered with." - Jim Wilson1 Jim Wilson is becoming one of my favorite authors. He went to be with … Continue reading Lesson Learned: The Need for Strong Teaching

Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

God’s Provision for God’s Service

“Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” - Psalm 119:17 There are three thoughts that I would like to put before you. This is a prayer for God’s care and provision. This is a prayer from a servant to his Master. This is a prayer with God’s glory as … Continue reading God’s Provision for God’s Service

The Word of Our God Stands Forever

‌Note: This is a slightly edited sermon manuscript. This sermon was originally preached at Pioneer Bible Church on April 7, 2024. The text being considered is Isaiah 40:6-8. Context: This is in the same section as Isaiah 53. Isaiah is the Lord’s prophet. He has received the Word of the Lord to deliver to God’s … Continue reading The Word of Our God Stands Forever

The Book of Acts: Introduction Part One

Blogger Note: Our church family began a study in the Book of Acts on January 21, 2024. The following is a copy of the introductory handout from that sermon. Author: Luke. We know this because of the similar opening to Luke’s Gospel. Luke’s authorship of Luke’s Gospel and Acts has been attested to throughout church … Continue reading The Book of Acts: Introduction Part One

Paul’s Letter to Titus: An Introduction (Titus 1:1-5 Outline)

This is a sermon outline for the introductory sermon in a series on Titus. This sermon was preached on May 28, 2023 at Pioneer Bible Church. Theme: Right belief with the right confidence should lead to godly living. The Greeting and Titus’ Purpose on Crete (Titus 1:1-5) I. Writer: Paul (1:1-3) A. Paul’s Position Slave … Continue reading Paul’s Letter to Titus: An Introduction (Titus 1:1-5 Outline)