A man with his back against the wall, fighting for survival, needs more than moral exhortation and pious entreaty. He must encounter the living Lord Jesus Christ. This was true for the aged Apostle John exiled as an old man on the island of Patmos in the late 90s. This is also true for all … Continue reading Fighting for Survival
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With Jesus in the Boat
The early church viewed Jesus’ miracle of calming the troubled sea (Mark 4:35-41) as a sign of His saving presence amidst persecution that threatened to overwhelm the church. In early Christian art, the Church was portrayed as a boat being driven about on a perilous sea and, with Jesus in the midst, there was nothing … Continue reading With Jesus in the Boat
A Psalm Prayer for an Election Year
Psalm 2 teaches believers how to counter the bullying world that intimidates them to retreat and hide. We learn that the LORD's Anointed One (Messiah) is personally and powerfully involved in this world, rescuing and ruling it for His glory and His people’s good. How is Jesus Christ the LORD’s King? He is the Son … Continue reading A Psalm Prayer for an Election Year
O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink Tho’ Pressed by Every Foe
A wonderful hymn with rich words and simple melody O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink - Bathurst/Glaser/Mike Murphy of First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA Click Here to Listen to MP3 O for a faith that will not shrink, Tho' pressed by ev'ry foe That will not tremble on the brink, Of any earthly … Continue reading O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink Tho’ Pressed by Every Foe
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness
Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. - Acts 14:22 No other faith of mankind, religious or political, has quite so extensive a record of violent bitter opposition to its growth than the Christian church. - Kenneth Scott Latourette It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from … Continue reading Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness
Threats to a Growing Church – Wednesday Vespers
Click below for a worship guide for our vesper service that focuses on Acts 5 and two main threats to a growing church: compromise within and force without. Threats to a Growing Church - Acts 5:1-42
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