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Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)

Audio Message: PDF File: The Place of Worship (John 4_19-23) Sermon Title: “The Place of Worship” Scripture: John 4:19-23 I saw a social media post…… Read more “Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)”

Have you seen any interesting discussions on worship lately? I’ve randomly stumbled upon a few, with some turning heated because others have a more general idea of…… Read more “Tomorrow’s sermon: On church exclusivism and true worship”

God made gender to be a good gift to benefit creation and humanity, but today’s scene within and without the church has used it to browbeat…… Read more ““By their gender”: the flawed label of women teachers, preachers, and pastors as false prophets”

One of the foremost debates on women in ministry pertains to the office of Pastor (what the Scriptures refer to as “overseer” or “bishop,” as the KJV…… Read more “Gifts and Offices: Gender-Based or Divinely Willed?”

One question I encounter often with regard to male and female genders in the church is the following question: “How can a man lead in the home…… Read more “Headship in the Church: understanding male and female in relation to Christ”

Praise the Lord, church! Pastor D.M. here, back with another teaching on our “Husband of One Wife” series. Tonight’s Part 2 addressed Christian divorce: a…… Read more ““Husband of One Wife,” Part 2: Christian Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7″

Dear First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, I know, I know. This is a post that many expect would be sad to write. After all, despite my best…… Read more “First Baptist Church Jefferson City, the Tennessee Baptist Convention has spoken; now shake the dust off your feet”

Audio Message: Opening Selection: O Give Thanks (Dr. Judith McAllister) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0g7nAK7i0 Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving (Florence Gospel Choir) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlj_UG6-zlI Intermediate Selection: Grateful (Ted…… Read more “Veteran’s Day 2017: America’s Golden Calf (Daniel 3)”

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”