Why Doesn't God Punish Sin Immediately? The Answer Will Shock You

Every weekend, millions mock God. Every year, a million babies die in the womb. Every day, evil seems to prosper. So why doesn't God do something about it? The answer isn't what you think. God's Patience Has a Purpose Romans 2:4 reveals the truth: "Or despisest thou the riches

You Don't Have to Clean Up Your Life to Be Saved: The Truth About Repentance

The Lie That's Sending People to Hell Someone told you that you need to "repent of your sins" to be saved. The question you should ask them is: * How many of my sins do I need to repent of to be saved? * Do I need to repent from all of

Do You Have to Repent to Be Saved?

The Shocking Truth Most Churches Won't Tell You Imagine you're drowning. Someone throws you a life preserver, but you refuse to let go of the anchor dragging you down. That's exactly what happens when people want Jesus to take them to heaven, but won't repent! Jesus made it crystal clear:

Can Good People Go to Heaven?

The Question Everyone Asks But Nobody Wants Answered You've never killed anyone. You help your neighbors. You're a decent person. Surely that counts for something with God, right? Romans 2:1 destroys this comfort zone: "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest

Fountain vs Faucet

There's a big difference between a fountain and a faucet? A faucet needs pipes, pressure, and a water source. Not so with a fountain spring. The fountain is the source! Remember, Jesus is not a faucet of blessing – He’s the FOUNTAIN of blessing! Jesus doesn’t channel life – He

Limited Cabins Remain for Family Camp – October 13-16, 2025

Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2nd Annual Family Camp! Mark your calendars for October 13-16 and get ready for an incredible weekend of preaching, fellowship, and fun at our 2nd Annual Family Camp! After the amazing success of last year's inaugural event, we're thrilled to

23 Sins in Romans 1 That Prove You Can't Fix Yourself

The List God Gave That Destroys Human Pride Romans 1:29-32 contains a devastating list of 23 sins that fill the human heart. Not some people. Not bad people. All people who push God away. "Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit,

Can God Save Homosexuals?

The Lie That's Spreading Through Some Churches There's a dangerous doctrine infiltrating some churches today. It claims that homosexuals cannot be saved – that they're beyond God's reach. This is a lie. And I can prove it from Scripture. What Romans 1 Actually Says People love to quote Romans 1:28:

God Won't Force You to Be Holy

You're Free to Destroy Yourself Here's a truth that will shake you: God is a perfect gentleman. He won't body-slam you into submission. He won't force you to live holy. Romans 1:24 contains some of the most terrifying words in Scripture: "Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness

What Does Without Excuse Mean?

The Verdict Is Already In "So that they are without excuse" (Romans 1:20). These five words from Scripture carry more weight than most people realize. They're God's verdict on humanity—and it's not good news for those who reject Him. When you look up at the stars tonight, you're

The Pride That Destroys: Why Human Wisdom Always Fails

You're Not As Smart As You Think You Are Every generation thinks it's smarter than the last. We've got smartphones, space travel, and gene therapy. Yet divorce rates soar, the depression epidemic rages, and society fractures more each day. Why? Because there's a fatal flaw in human wisdom that nobody

How Christians Worship False gods Without Knowing It

When you'll stand in 35-degree weather for ninety minutes in December for your kids to see Santa, but you won't give God forty-five minutes on a Sunday morning. That's not an opinion. That's what modern idolatry looks like! The Glory Exchange Nobody Talks About Romans 1:23 exposes the truth:

Why Don't All People Believe in God?

"I've Never Heard of God" Have you ever heard someone say this? Maybe during a witnessing conversation or online debate? Here's what might shock you: According to the Bible, this statement is impossible. God Has Already Spoken to Everyone Romans 1:20 declares: "For the invisible things of him from

Are You Under God's Wrath or His Grace?

You're going to die someday. And when you do, you'll face one of two things: God's holy wrath or His amazing grace. There's no middle ground. The Bad News: You're Guilty Romans 1:18 hits you with a terrifying reality: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against

Why Christians Are Afraid to Share the Gospel (And How to Fix It)

The Painful Truth About Christian Fear Here's a question that might sting: When did you last boldly tell someone that Jesus Christ died for their sins? Not invite them to church. Not talk about fishing or sports. Actually share the Gospel. If you're squirming right now, you're not alone. Countless

Are You Ashamed of the Gospel?

The Hard Truth About Christian Silence When was the last time you shared the Gospel with someone who needed to hear it? If you're like 90% of Christians, the honest answer is: most can't remember. We'll justify spending thousands on vacation, argue passionately about politics, and boldly defend our favorite

Do I Really Need Church?

You're not alone if you've thought: "Can't I just worship God at home? Why do I need other people? Isn't my relationship with Jesus enough?" These questions reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of how God designed the Christian life. The Apostle Paul's heart in Romans 1:11-13 shows us why fellowship

What Does Biblical Prosperity Really Mean?

You've Been Lied To About Prosperity The world tells you prosperity means money, status, and material possessions. Social media floods your feed with images of luxury cars and designer clothes. Self-help gurus promise financial breakthrough and personal triumph. But what if everything you've been taught about success is wrong? The

God's Calling Never Fails

Why You Can Trust His Plan for Your Life Phone calls get disconnected. People go back on their word. Promises get broken. But here's a truth that will change everything: God's calling never fails. When you look at Romans 1:1-7, Paul reveals something magnificent about how God works. Unlike

Stop Building Your Name - Start Serving His

The Paul Secret Every Christian Should Know - You're Chasing the Wrong Things Every year, there's a new Super Bowl champion. Every decade brings a new heavyweight champion. The Forbes richest list constantly changes. Names come and go - but servants remain. When the Apostle Paul introduced himself in Romans

Are You Guilty Before God? Romans Has the Answer

Every Person Faces the Same Terrifying Reality Here's a question that should shake you to your core: If your actions were brought under God's judgment tomorrow, would you survive? The Book of Romans settles this without dispute - every mouth will be stopped, and every person will be condemned by

When Your Child is Dying and God Says No

Your child is at death's door. You've traveled miles seeking the one person who might save them. You finally reach Jesus, pour out your desperate heart—and He rebukes you. "Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe." (John 4:48) This gut-wrenching moment from Jesus's second miracle

The Biblical Truth About Soul Winning Every Christian Needs to Know

Stop Making Excuses The conditions aren't right. People won't listen today. It's not the right season. Sound familiar? These are the same excuses Christians have been making for decades while souls hang in the balance. But Jesus Christ had something radical to say about waiting for perfect conditions. Jesus Destroyed

If I Perish, I Perish - Finding Courage When Everything's at Stake

When Your Life Depends on One Decision Queen Esther faced an impossible choice: stay silent and watch her people die, or risk her own life to save them. Her response has echoed through history as one of the most powerful declarations of biblical courage ever recorded. "And so will I

Are Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God the Same?

You've been lied to. Most Christians believe the "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Kingdom of God" are just different names for the same thing. Sunday school teachers say it. Pastors preach it. Bible commentaries have written about it. They're all wrong. And this error is robbing believers of the spiritual power