In Genesis we find where Cain became jealous of Abel and slew him. The life of Abel is a beautiful picture of Jesus Christ. Abel was a keeper of sheep, would be hated without a cause, and put to death … Read More
Elder Chris expands on last Sunday’s sermon after receiving a question from a young member, “How can we strengthen our faith?” Elder Chris encourages us to take the things we hear in the preaching, and prove them at home, requiring … Read More
In Hebrews, the Apostle Paul explains that we are to draw near to God’s house with a true heart, with full assurance of faith, holding fast that profession without wavering because God is faithful that promised. Paul writes to the … Read More
Elder Neil preaches on Ephesians 6 where we find many verses around standing in the power of His might. All the way back to the beginning of the world, we find account after account of men trying to stand in … Read More
Brother McNeil establishes that the Lord is sovereign in salvation, not of works of men. This helps gives clarity to John 3 where we read of Nicodemus complimenting Christ and saying he knew he was a teacher of God due … Read More
Elder Neil reminds us that we are triune beings: body, soul, and spirit. And that which is within us is greater than he that is in the world. He goes on to explain Satan’s beginnings and fall, that he is … Read More
Brother McNiel turns to Romans 5 where we find the explanation that sin entered into the world by one man, which passed to all men. But he reads on that the free gift of grace, our eternal salvation, also came … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Matthew and reads the parable of the sower. Christ was speaking to those that could hear, who may or may not have prepared themselves for the gospel message. Elder Chris explains the various aspects of the … Read More
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi had little rebuke. It was an encouragement and joy to him, strengthening his journey as he thought on the faithfulness of that body of believers. The Apostle Paul does address an … Read More
David begins Psalm 24 writing that all the things we see belong to the Lord. Here we see the victorious Sheppard, the glorious King. Elder Chris proclaims that every thing that is good, the majesty, the increase, the victory belongs … Read More
In Matthew 3, John the Baptist came before Christ preaching the kingdom of God is at hand. He was baptizing in the river Jordan and people were confessing their sins. Concerning the experiences at the river we find two things … Read More
Elder Chris turns once again to Isaiah to revisit the verse “Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.” While the scripture can be applied to King Hezekiah and his princes, he looks at this passage … Read More
Elder James preaches on David’s sins with slothfulness, his desire of Bathsheba, the murder of Uriah the Hittite, and attempts to cover it up. But David could not hide from the Lord. Nathan opened David’s eyes by telling a story … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Isaiah 32 where he writes of King Hezekiah, a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ. He looks at verse 1 “Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.” After King Solomon, … Read More
Elder Chris explains that the book of Ecclesiastes is important since it shows an individual’s experience when the only view is on things of this world. Solomon writes this book at a time when God was not in his life. … Read More
Elder Chris expands on his recent livestream message on discipleship from the Old Baptist Weekly. In the gospel of John, Christ feeds five-thousand men with five loaves and three fishes. The next day many came to see Christ for more … Read More
Elder Chris reads in 1 Samuel where David faced Goliath. The Israelites had chosen Saul who stood head and shoulders above everyone else, and efficient in battle. But God had departed from Saul and he was unwilling to face the … Read More
In Hebrews, the Apostle Paul contrasts the ministry and priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ with the Levitical priesthood. Christ does not follow the lineage of Levi, but rather the order of Melchizedek. Elder Chris explains that a priest goes … Read More
