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)”
We’re looking for Male and Female Pastors
As Pastor of The Essential Church, the Lord has laid it on my heart to pray for a team of pastors to help bear the work of…… Read more “We’re looking for Male and Female Pastors”
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