Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord! We here at The Essential Church are so honored that you’d be a part of what we’re doing here.…… Read more “The Essential Church Internet Church News (September 7, 2017)”
No one can boast: the case for Prevenient Grace
So the question in the end is; did we respond to God’s prevenient grace when our friend did not because God gave us something He withheld from…… Read more “No one can boast: the case for Prevenient Grace”
The Essential Church is seeking volunteer Pastors for preaching and teaching
I love The Essential Church and what the Lord Jesus is doing here. The Lord gave me the name for the church and the vision for the…… Read more “The Essential Church is seeking volunteer Pastors for preaching and teaching”
Jesus, the Ransom of Our Souls (Exodus 30:11-16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aAjLBh_1Og https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOJXier3vm4 Pastor D.M. Richardson here, with today’s message on Exodus 30:11-16. It’s not often that we hear Old Testament sermons, and the OT is…… Read more “Jesus, the Ransom of Our Souls (Exodus 30:11-16)”
Looking for a Bible Study group? Come join The Essential Church Fellowship!
Praise the Lord, church! Pastor D.M. Richardson here, inviting you to come fellowship with us. The Essential Church is looking for you to come and study the…… Read more “Looking for a Bible Study group? Come join The Essential Church Fellowship!”
Divine Sovereignty Meets Human Responsibility (Numbers 14:1-35)
Praise the Lord, everybody! Pastor D.M. Richardson is back this week with another sermon that reminds us of the goodness and glory of the Lord. Divine…… Read more “Divine Sovereignty Meets Human Responsibility (Numbers 14:1-35)”
John Calvin and James Arminius on the Nature of Election
Calvinism teaches that the elect are chosen by God apart from works; while the language says “works,” it includes “faith,” which happens to be the one “work”…… Read more “John Calvin and James Arminius on the Nature of Election”
Salvation in Stages: Taking Issue with “Once” in “Once Saved, Always Saved”
Pastor D.M. Richardson here, back with a message on Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS). I make no secret of the fact that OSAS is erroneous doctrine,…… Read more “Salvation in Stages: Taking Issue with “Once” in “Once Saved, Always Saved””
Against Calvinism: Opposing the Fewness Doctrine (John 3:16-18)
Praises be unto our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Pastor D.M. Richardson here, with a message “From the Pulpit” about the love of God and how the truth of the gospel smashes false doctrine: particularly, Calvinism, the theological system started by the famous or infamous theologian John Calvin.
Church, let’s get back to the essentials
What is a church? This is a question that many believers and churchgoers have wondered about down through the ages, especially over the last 2000 years since…… Read more “Church, let’s get back to the essentials”
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