A Blind Eye And A Deaf Ear!

“Do not quench the Spirit…” (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
It is amazing how insensitive some can be at church… to their pastor and others… when The Word is about to be proclaimed and enter into worship!  At one church I served the Chairman of Deacons came to me five minutes before it was time for the morning [...]

Calvinism Understood (Simeon And Wesley)

This is a conversation between Charles Simeon and John Wesley as recalled by Charles Simeon.  Mr. Simeon asks Mr. Wesley a few questions…
Sir, I understand that you are called an Arminian; and I have been sometimes called a Calvinist; and therefore I suppose we are to draw daggers. But before I consent to begin the [...]

Spiritualizing Preferences

Preferences are the source of debate, and sometimes arguments, in churches. This may not be an issue where you worship, but there are still a few churches that struggle with these things.  Preferences are not the same as Biblical truth… but some try to raise them to that level.  For example…
What kind of dress or [...]

How To Fire A Minister

Ministerial terminations are at an all time high in churches.  Truth be told, some of them deserve it.  When a minister is guilty of heresy, immorality, or egregious law breaking… termination is sometimes proper.  However…
Many ministers are terminated for matters that do not rise to the level previously mentioned.  There are times that ministers are [...]

“We Didn’t Know!” (Pastor Search Team Member)

As an interim pastor I am delivering a series of messages to the church designed to help the congregation understand the Biblical requirements for their next pastor and how they should relate to him.  The Scriptures I used this past Sunday were…
2 Timothy 4:1 “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ [...]

Pastor Of Coral Ridge Interviewed (Update)

A while back I wrote about the tumult going on at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.  The previous pastor was Dr. D. James Kennedy. Presently their new pastor, Tullian Tchividjian, was under fire from long time members… including Dr. Kennedy’s daughter.
A vote was recently taken and Pastor Tchividjian was affirmed by the congregation to continue as [...]

There IS Wheat… There ARE Sheep!

Where I am presently interim pastor (Moulton Baptist Church), I am constantly reminded that in the church there IS wheat and there ARE sheep!  For those who may not know what I’m talking about, consider what Jesus said…
Matthew 13:24 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in [...]

Race And Religion in 1869 in Moulton, AL.

Yesterday (7/19/09) Freeman Tabernacle of Moulton, Alabama and Moulton Baptist Church held a joint worship service to celebrate FTB’s 140 anniversary.  It was a great time of fellowship, worship, and celebration.  I had the joy and honor of delivering the message for the time of joint worship from Pastor Snodgrass’ pulpit.
You can read the [...]

“Preacher… You’re Fired!”

Truth is… churches fire preachers.  Some deserve it, some don’t.  Truth is… preachers leave church too late, and before they should.  Consider one pastor who was fired by the church he served… after 23 years… by a 230 to 23 vote (90% against him).  I’ll explain why he was fired later…
Jonathan Edwards was probably the [...]

All Preachers Are… Uhhh… Donkeys?

Please read the story of Balaam as found in Numbers 22:21-35.  That’s the only way the rest of this post will make sense.  It’s also the only way you won’t get offended as you read my later comments (I will use a word found in the King James Bible).  Read the story (Skip to v [...]

Things About To Become Extinct In Church?

  I recently read 24 Things About To Become Extinct (Click here).  The link will explain why these things may cease to exist just like the Dodo bird (Left).  Here they are in short order…
  24. Yellow pages.  23. Classified Ads.  22. Movie rental stores.  21. Dial up internet access.  20. Phone landlines.  19. Chesapeake Bay Blue [...]

Watch Your Pastor Worship

  You can tell a lot about your pastor by observing his worship.  You will know a lot about his passion, devotion, and love for God by watching him worship.  You will be able to tell whether or not he loves God with all his heart, mind, soul, and body by what he does in worship.
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Do You Have This Blind Spot?

  Every now and then God takes a verse of Scripture and drives it like a stake into my heart.  He pushes it so deep into my soul and spirit that it almost literally hurts.  The pain is called the conviction of the Spirit.  Truthfully, it is really difficult when God reveals to you one of [...]

Church Life: Cease Fire Versus Peace

  I wonder how many hatchets are buried in churches with the handle sticking out?  Let me explain…
  I was in a meeting last night where a devotion was given regarding a church situation (The church had been through some difficult times).  The man stated that there is a difference between a cease fire and peace.  The [...]

Sarah Palin And Church Gossip

Sarah Palin is right in what she said about anonymous comments… “It’s mean-spirited, it’s immature, it’s unprofessional, and those guys are jerks.”  It was while reading Ray Pritchard’s blog about this as related to church that I reflected some…
Since I’m a pastor and think often about church, here are my 2 cents worth.  As everyone else who [...]