In Paul the Apostle, we have 2 radical opposites. On one hand, he was the blasphemous persecutor, making havock of the church. On the other hand, we've got the greatest missionary the church has ever known. How does one go from the absolute radical worst, to the absolute radical best?

One characteristic of the last days of the church, listed in 2 Timothy 3:4 is that men and women would be heady. 2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; A heady person is someone who is stubbornly headstrong. They rush into

In recognition of World Kindness Day, select Krispy Kreme locations, are giving away free donuts to their first 500 customers. But what about customer 501? Would it be kind for Krispy Kreme to tell customer 501, that they cannot have a free donut? Would it be kind, if customer 500

Let's face it, more affluence gives people more options. Affluence is what allows many Americans to dream and achieve the perfect HGTV home, and the picturesque property. It's also why... * the spiritual temperature in America has gotten cold. * there is less commitment to the local church * even among people who

The access to unlimited amounts of information, allows people the ease of living a more self-directed life. There are many benefits to this. For example: Gone are the days when moms have to run to the doctor, for an appointment to find out what's wrong with their child. Nowadays, moms

Evil has a lot of complexities. It tempts you. It teaches you. It influences you. It puts pressure on you. You never thought evil would take you that far. Then, before you know it, evil consumes you. On the other hand, there is no pressure in simple. It's a lot

In 1962, the morning prayer was removed from the public school system. Since then there has been an increase in crime, divorce, teenage suicide and teenage pregnancies. For the last 62 years, many Christians have desired for prayer to be put back into our schools' system. They believe the removal

There should rightfully be a time of rejoicing for our country, when it comes to Trump winning the election. Under a Trump administration, inflation will come down, and all Americans will enjoy the blessing of a prosperous economy. The church in America, will also enjoy a window of religious opportunity.

Our Lord is not only merciful, he has plenty of it. Psalm 103:8-10 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor

It comes with the territory, that as a pastor, people want to know who you are voting for.  Some want to know, so they can decide if you're "worth listening to" anymore. Others try to gauge whether to "break fellowship" with you, if you don't vote how they vote. And,

In the late 1800s, William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, was quoted as saying: The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell. How true William Booth's

The world is full of false witnesses. Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. The deceitful talk of the false witness shows up in the news, the headlines, the workplace, the marketing agency, and the political messaging. Arguments develop, passions rise, and

Purchasing a 3-piece suit doesn't make someone a preacher. Carrying around a bible doesn't make someone a Christian. A shiny prayer-card and a well written prayer letter doesn't make someone a missionary. People have gotten good at purchasing "props". As a result, we see a lot of costume Christianity in

As adult Christians, we owe it to our kids, to give them the unwavering example of what it means to enjoy living the Christian life. The best investment we can make is the example we're willing to set forth before them. And living the Christian life isn't just attending a

In today's world of short attention spans and habits of internet scrolling that involve bing watching YouTube "shorts", it's become increasing more difficult for Christians to prioritize listening to preaching. A 40-second "short" is a lot easier to get through, than a 40-minute sermon. But the problem isn't always the

A false friend is a word that is confusing. When you read it, you think you understand the definition, but you don't. Many have accused the King James Bible as having false-friends, and then wrongly conclude we must replace our King James Bible with an "updated modern version" so people

There's a noteworthy difference between, "doing something," and "doing something heartily, as to the Lord." The assumption, that everybody will "do something," is fair. However, never assume people will do things "heartily, as to the Lord." Because most people "DO," for the reward of getting. We must teach, train and

Just because the preacher knows and understands what he's preaching, doesn't mean everyone else knows and understands what he's preaching. Preachers often miss this important aspect of the ministry. Preachers know their stuff, but they shouldn't assume anyone else does. Sometimes confusion happens when the preacher moves forward too fast,

1 Kings 3:9-10 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. In a desire

This Halloween sermon is designed to help the Christian discern the spirit behind Halloween. It's also a warning to Christians concerning the pagan celebration of Halloween. In it, you'll learn: 🗡️ why pagans gather during Halloween. 🗡️ why pagans wear mask during their Samhain festival. 🗡️ the Bible's warning against Satan as the

God's word is NOT a linguistic book, it's a SPIRITUAL book. So, when you come across a "Bible nerd" or "Bible YouTuber", who has committed his life work to attacking the King James Bible, by telling people it's full of false friends and dead words: BEWARE! A double-BEWARE should be

If you say you are living for the Lord, here are some questions to qualify the truthfulness of your statement: * Are there any changes that need to be made in your life, to adequately reflect you're living for the Lord, and not for yourself? * What is your commitment level to

Most parents are ok with going door to door with their children on October 31st to celebrate Halloween. With bravery and boldness, they venture out in strange costumes to knock on doors around their community. When the door opens, the children have been trained to confidently say "trick or treat"

People come under conviction about certain truths in the Bible at different points in their life. Some people need a personal conversation. Some need a book to read about the matter. Some need a good example to follow. Some need to piece together the context of all the Bible verses

With a heart for families, Pilgrim Baptist Church just closed out its 1st Annual Family Camp. It was a blessing to have Pastor Thomas Irvin from Go Forth Baptist Church, and Pastor Mike Loftin from New Beginnings Baptist Church join us and preach the Word of God to us. I