Practical Pragmatism

The Walt Whitman Bridge is a 12,000 long suspension bridge that towers over the Delaware River. It connects South Jersey to South Philly with a total of 7 lanes! This bridge is practical because we know what it's for. It does something useful by carrying 120,000 cars daily

1 Timothy 2 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse expository sermon series on 1 Timothy 2. Sermon 1: 1 Timothy 2:1 How to Improve Your Prayer Life. Sermon 2: 1 Timothy 2:2 The Quiet, Peaceable, Godly, & Honest Life of a Christian! Sermon 3: 1 Timothy 2:3-4 Does God really want ALL men to be

The Racetrack of Life

Whatever you feed, GROWS! If you put 2 thoroughbred horses at the starting gate of a racetrack, the one that you have FED the most/best WILL win. A starving thoroughbred with a poor diet can't perform well on the track. Dear Christian: Be careful what you FEED yourself! A

Prepositions

By, through, from, to, for... The glorious gospel of salvation is: BY grace THROUGH faith FROM sin TO sonship FOR His service.

1 Timothy 1 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse expository sermon series on 1 Timothy 1. Sermon 1: 1 Timothy 1:1-4 Faith vs Fables: How to minister effectively. Sermon 2: 1 Timothy 1:5-7 Understanding the significance of the end of the commandment. Sermon 3: 1 Timothy 1:8-11 The Role of Sound Doctrine and the

Use Time Wisely

Young people should be compelled to use their time wisely. They should be encouraged to gain life skills and knowledge. To use time wisely, they must be taught the following 4 things: 1. To ask for help and get as much advice as they can. 2. To never do anything

Something

It doesn't matter how innocent or harmless "something" seems. IF that "something" keeps you out of church, out of your Bible, and away from Christian fellowship, it's not innocent or harmless at all. That "something" is actually your worst enemy. The danger for most Christians is not drugs or alcohol;

Is it...

Is it true? Is is pure? Is is pleasing to God? Is it kind, respectful and compassionate? This is probably a real good place to START!

What rules your heart?

As Christians, we are the elect of God. We are told to put on some things, with charity being the most important. Colossians 3:12-14 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving

In Christ...

In Christ, you can identify as... Justified Regenerated a NEW man Made alive Longsuffering Crucified Risen Born-again a NEW creature Complete Righteous Peaceful Joyful Holy Good Pure HID with Christ Redeemed BLESSED Quickened Free from guilt Sanctified Forgiven Full of the Holy Spirit Patient Loving Merciful Gentle Faithful a Child

12 days until our Public Evangelism Seminar.

We are only 12 days away from our Public Evangelism & 1st Amendment Seminar. Grab your spot and learn how to start or improve your public evangelism efforts from "Gospel Advocates" Attorney Jake Jackson. For more information and to register for free, visit: https://pilgrimbaptist.church/public-evangelism-seminar/

Pray for our nation

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Contrary to popular belief, happiness in a society doesn't come from people getting everything they want in the form of free handouts from the government. This is an example

Preach Up!

Many people use the phrase "speak up" to describe a form of boldness and courage when standing up for something. But what if we changed the phrase "speak up" to "preach up", and used it to compel preachers and Christians alike, to be bold in preaching the Word and declaring

American wealth is America's god

American's think they have everything they need. They have more food than they need to eat, with unlimited choices of amusement. On top of that, American's have access to the best healthcare and can live longer than most in other countries. Many people reason that because they have what their

Elect - a group term

The Bible speaks of election as a corporate entity. It's group in meaning, not individual. God, in His foreknowledge, knows exactly what is going to happen with His elect nation of Israel, as well as His elect body, called the church. These are both groups that have been elected by

Fix Your heart

If your heart isn't right, it doesn't matter what the external show looks like. Don't waste time trying to make a big fix on the outside. Instead, spend time getting that small little heart issue fixed. Getting your heart right with God is when real change happens.

Compassion vs Pressure

The last thing people want is pressure put on them to do, say, or think something. People want the freedom to volunteer for something, rather than be volunTOLD to do something. When someone volunteers, it's coming from a place of compassion, where they want to help. When someone is volunTOLD,

Integrity

The way you live your life preaches to others what you really believe. With the popularity of social media; now, more than every, the world is watching. Our culture needs to see Christian men and women who live with integrity! Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide

Shamefacedness and Sobriety

1 Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; Shamefacedness and sobriety are external standards of restraint. A shamefaced woman will not laugh at rude jokes. She will be embarrassed when something is said that is inappropriate. She will shun

3 Principles for Giving

Principle #1: Give at the right time. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. I understand that there is liberty for Christians to

A church that prays, OBEYS

A church that prays, is a church full of members that obey! They obey by studying and learning correct Bible doctrine. They obey the right doctrine they've learned by actually practicing what they say they believe in real life. Finally, they obey the command for all believers to actively participate

Doors of Opportunity

Enjoy the doors of opportunity that God has opened for you. This will stop you from trying to pry open a door that God wants you to stay out of. It may also lead to other opportunities and blessings that the Lord has for you. It's in His timing, not

Job security vs Eternal security?

Big companies will sell the idea of job security to potential employees. It's a way for the company to let their people know that they are "loyalty" to their workers. But the reality is, no job is secure forever. There will always be the risk of cutbacks, being fired, or

Christ in YOU, not YOU in Life!

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. A powerful and

Pray First

In Acts 6, the apostles are praying, the word of God is increasing, and the disciples are multiplying. The result is a great company of the priests ended up being obedient to the faith. This is the mighty power of the gospel! The power of the gospel can take a