Fasting and the New Covenant (Exposition of Matthew 9:14-17)

I can think of no more appropriate topic for the Sunday after Thanksgiving message than fasting.  In God’s providence, this is where we are this morning.  God always knows exactly what we need, doesn’t He?
In this morning’s text, the disciples of John ask Jesus the question: “Why don’t your disciples fast?”  Jesus’ answer to this [...]

I’m Voting for Mike

I have decided that I will be voting for Mike Huckabee as the next President of the United States. I have installed a button which links to the Huckabee for President website in my right sidebar. If you would like to learn more about Mike Huckabee and his position on the issues, please [...]

Mohler to Appear on NBC Evening News on Friday

This must be News Release day.  Here’s one from Southern Seminary:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is scheduled to appear Friday, November 30, in an NBC News story about how young evangelicals, particularly those in the Emerging Church movement, are impacting the church and politics. Mohler was [...]

Baptist Worship Identity Conference at Union University

A News Release today from Union University announces an upcoming conference on worship to be held on Union’s campus:
JACKSON, Tenn. – November 29, 2007 – Union University will host a major conference early next year focused on the importance of worship in Baptist life.
The Baptist Worship Identity Symposium Feb. 14-16 will feature a distinguished panel [...]

Last Chance to Order Family Worship for the Christmas Season Book

You must order by Monday, November 26th in order to receive Ray Rhode’s new book Family Worship for the Christmas Season by December 1st.  To order click here.

A Guide to a Happy Thanksgiving 2007

Our children and grandchildren have probably been taught that tomorrow (the fourth Thursday of November) is “Turkey Day” (at worst), or the day we celebrate the Pilgrim’s expression of thankfulness to the Indians for their help (at best). God has been conveniently removed from the equation. The same people who don’t want any recognition of [...]

News on Two Braves Hurlers

Two Braves pitchers were in the news today. First, Tom Glavine returns from his five year Babylonian Captivity with the New York Mets to sign a one year deal with the Atlanta Braves. The three hundred game winner and future Hall of Famer will now have the opportunity to finish his career with [...]

A Recipe for Thanksgiving (Exposition of Matthew 9:9-13)

This is the time of the year when ladies begin to exchange recipes for dishes for their Thanksgiving meal. Ladies’ magazines devote entire issues to the subject. In this morning’s text, there is an unfailing recipe for thanksgiving.
This week many will gather around dining room tables with their families to celebrate Thanksgiving. [...]

Live from the TBC

Charles Henderson and I arrived this afternoon in Kingsport, TN:  the location of this year’s Tennessee Baptist Convention.  After checking into our room we attended the Concerned Tennessee Baptist Dinner and Informational Meeting at Higher Ground Baptist Church.  The meeting was both highly informative and encouraging regarding the future of the TBC.  I am hopeful [...]

Follow Me (Exposition of Matthew 9:9)

In yesterday’s Morning Worship we observed A Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church sponsored by the Voice of the Martyrs ministry. This sermon refers to a video which we watched at the beginning of the service showing the testimony of a young woman persecuted for her faith. For more information and to [...]