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Advent 2022 – Free Family Devotionals

by Allen Nelson IV | Nov 21, 2022 | Theology | 1

The Word Christmas is not in the Bible. Never once does Paul, or Peter, or James, or any of New...

Have You Learned Christ?

by Allen Nelson IV | Jun 28, 2022 | Theology | 0

In Ephesians 4:20, Paul says the Christians at Ephesus had “learned” Christ. By that,...

Jesus Tempted As We Are, In Context

by George Alvarado | Mar 18, 2022 | Theology | 0

There is a common misunderstanding concerning Hebrews 4:15: “For we do not have a high...

Sin: Not a Reason to Refuse Communion

by George Alvarado | Feb 24, 2022 | Theology | 7

Enjoying communion with your local church is truly a blessed time. It is not only a sober and...

Pandemic, Wildfires, and Holy Matrimony

by George Alvarado | Feb 2, 2022 | Theology | 0

I recently had the privilege of officiating two weddings. And what a treat it was! But because of...

The Love of Christmas

by Allen Nelson IV | Dec 22, 2021 | Theology | 0

We covered Ephesians 3:18-19 recently at Perryville Second Baptist Church. Strange interpretations...

A Change of Heart – Chapter 2: Mere Christianity (Part 4)

by Allen Nelson IV | Aug 9, 2021 | Theology | 0

For the last year+, I’ve been working on a new book, A Change of Heart: Understanding...

A Change of Heart — Chapter 2: Mere Christianity (Part 3)

by Allen Nelson IV | Aug 2, 2021 | Theology | 0

For the last year+ I’ve been working on a new book, A Change of Heart: Understanding...

A Change of Heart — Chapter 2: Mere Christianity (Part 2)

by Allen Nelson IV | Jul 26, 2021 | Evangelism, Theology | 0

For the last year+ I’ve been working on a new book, A Change of Heart: Understanding...

A Change of Heart — Chapter 2: Mere Christianity (Part 1)

by Allen Nelson IV | Jul 19, 2021 | Evangelism, Theology | 0

For the last year+ I’ve been working on a new book, A Change of Heart: Understanding...

A Change of Heart, ch. 1 — Heart Matters

by Allen Nelson IV | Jul 12, 2021 | Theology | 0

For the last year+ I’ve been working on a new book, A Change of Heart: Understanding...

The Preciousness of Christ – Benjamin Keach

by Allen Nelson IV | Jun 7, 2021 | Theology | 0

The following comes from a sermon excerpt from Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) on Matthew 13:45-16...

Full Stomach, Empty Heart: A Sermon Outline from Ruth 1, Part 2

by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 16, 2021 | Theology | 0

Last time we looked at how Elimelech’s departure from Bethlehem to Moab revealed that he...

3 Most Important Parts of a Marriage Ceremony

by George Alvarado | Oct 9, 2020 | Evangelism, Preaching, Theology | 0

There are truckloads of webpages about how to officiate a marriage ceremony. And for the most...

Pandemic, Wildfires, and Holy Matrimony

by George Alvarado | Sep 25, 2020 | Theology | 0

I recently had the privilege of officiating two weddings. And what a treat it was! But because of...

Why We Groan (Short Devotional)

by George Alvarado | Apr 10, 2020 | Theology | 0

[2Cor 5:1–5 ESV] 1 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a...

They Pray For Us (Short Devotional)

by George Alvarado | Apr 3, 2020 | Theology | 0

[Rom 8:26–27] Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as...

Four Things We Must Consistently Believe About Original Sin

by George Alvarado | Mar 20, 2020 | Theology | 0

I praise God that many are aware that man is born sinful. But the sad part is that we don’t...

Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge

by Allen Nelson IV | Nov 13, 2019 | Theology | 0

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” – Hosea 4:6 Knowledge is power, so they say. When...

Why We Should Have Seeker Sensitive Churches

by Allen Nelson IV | Nov 6, 2019 | Theology | 2

I can’t really document the dates so well, but I think most will generally agree that at the...

Bulls on Your Altar

by Michael Coughlin | Nov 2, 2019 | pSaturday Psalms, Theology | 0

How does sacrificing bulls on God’s altar teach us about right sacrifices to God?

After establishing the right relationship with God through His cleansing power, we see that God WILL delight in right sacrifices and that bulls will be offered on God’s altar. It isn’t that God is completely displeased with sacrifices and offerings (religion). It is that sacrifices and offerings (religion) are only acceptable to God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. Once we know Jesus we are made holy so that we may offer sacrifices to God in Spirit and in Truth (Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 2:5; Matthew 5:23-24).