Happy Veteran’s Day to each of you. The Lord has blessed us to see this Veteran’s Day. As I write this announcement, my family is preparing to…… Read more “Veteran’s Day Sunday is tomorrow, November 12th”
Author: essentialpastor
Pastor D.M. Richardson is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (dual B.A., History and Music) and an MDiv graduate of Southeastern Seminary (Master of Divinity in Christian Apologetics). Richardson received the call from God to shepherd an internet flock and desires to see the masses come to faith in Jesus. Pastor Richardson is the author of four books: "Short-Sighted Faith: Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS) and the Doctrine of Perseverance" and the new two-book series against the Gospel of Inclusion, the first of which is "Doctrinal Deception: Responding to Carlton Pearson's The Gospel of Inclusion." The second book of the two-book series is titled "More Doctrinal Deception: Bishop Carlton Pearson's Inclusion, Further Examined." Her latest book, titled "Lydia's Heart: The Case for Prevenient Grace," is now available in Kindle and Paperback at Amazon.
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention (TBC), I just received word of your recommendation regarding First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and let me say that I’m quite saddened…… Read more “Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.”
Exchanging the truth for a lie: “God or Jesus never addressed Homosexuality in the Bible”
I had a run-in this week with a person on social media regarding my post on Leviticus 20:13. The individual wrote in response to my post something…… Read more “Exchanging the truth for a lie: “God or Jesus never addressed Homosexuality in the Bible””
Bible Study: “Husband of One Wife,” Part 1: Widows Can Remarry
Praise the Lord, church! In this Bible Study, we take a look at the phrase “husband of one wife” to show why the phrase has been…… Read more “Bible Study: “Husband of One Wife,” Part 1: Widows Can Remarry”
1 Timothy 3:12 and “Husband of One Wife”: The Series
Praise the Lord, everybody! Pastor D.M. here. We here at The Essential Church are honored to have you join in with us each week, as we worship…… Read more “1 Timothy 3:12 and “Husband of One Wife”: The Series”
The Deadliest Member (James 3:1-12)
Opening Selection: Every Praise by Hezekiah Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuuZMg6NVeA Intermediate Selection: Speak Life by Toby Mac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeBv9r92VQ0 Inspirational Selection: I Need You To Survive by Hezekiah Walker…… Read more “The Deadliest Member (James 3:1-12)”
Romans 1: Idolatry or Homosexuality?
I watched some lectures some days ago by John Corvino, a Gay Christian apologist who is a masterful, entertaining advocate for gay marriage and the right of…… Read more “Romans 1: Idolatry or Homosexuality?”
Creation and Homosexuality: why Leviticus 20:13 still matters
When it comes to homosexuality, there are some people who think you can find all you need to know right here in the Bible. God said it,…… Read more “Creation and Homosexuality: why Leviticus 20:13 still matters”
Bible Study: On Women Keeping Silent (1 Corinthians 14:26-35)
1 Corinthians 14 continues the discussion of women in ministry, with many complementarians using it to say, “Women shouldn’t talk or speak or do anything involving…… Read more “Bible Study: On Women Keeping Silent (1 Corinthians 14:26-35)”
Harvest Sunday 2017 Sermon: Don’t Knock the Basement: God is at Work in the Small Stuff (Galatians 6:7-9; James 5:7-8)
Audio Message: Note: To read the written sermon, you can find it beneath the worship videos. Opening Selection: Made A Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDnrYaDPcig Selection 2: God’s On Your…… Read more “Harvest Sunday 2017 Sermon: Don’t Knock the Basement: God is at Work in the Small Stuff (Galatians 6:7-9; James 5:7-8)”
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