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

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.

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,

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

Romans 1 describes lost people as "haters of God". 2 Timothy 3 describes people in the last days of the church as "lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God." These people are always ready to try to embarrass Christians with questions like: • If God is good, why do bad

Pray EVERYWHERE, not just at the church house! • The men on the ship with Jonah prayed. • Jonah is found praying inside a belly of a fish. • Lot prays as he's running to safety. • Abraham's servant is praying while sitting on a well. • Nehemiah is in the middle of a conversation

The average "Christian" spends 40–50 hours per week in front of a computerized screen and/or scrolling social media. Some "Christians" spend hours immersed in video games all week. Hours are dedicated to playing sports and watching sports on the BIG screen. Many "Christian" adults spend more time watching

John Bunyan was quoted as saying: "Sinning will entice a man to cease from praying, or praying will entice a man to cease from sinning." Soloman said in Proverbs 15 …the prayer of the UPRIGHT is his delight;  …he heareth the prayer of the RIGHTEOUS. David said in Psalms 66

Mark your calendar to be with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Saturday, September 23, 2023, for our Public Evangelism and 1st Amendment Seminar. For complete information and to make plans to be with us for a full day of learning and ministry, you may register for free, here: https://pilgrimbaptist.church/

In 1 Timothy 2, the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to communicate in 3 different ways that he wasn't lying. 1 Timothy 2:7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

I understand the benefits and convenience of text messaging. It's a great tool to quickly and effectively communicate. However, text messaging has also caused a LOT of miscommunication and misinterpretation. Consider these Bible verses that emphasize communication with our mouth, lips, and tongue, rather than with our thumbs. James 1:

A verse-by-verse sermon series containing 20 expository messages from the Book of Romans 8. Sermon 1: Romans 8:1-4 In Christ, you are NOT Condemned! Sermon 2: Romans 8:5-8 Your Carnal Mind is God's Enemy! Walk after the Spirit! Sermon 3: Romans 8:9-16 How do I know IF

God the Father: 1 John 4:8 ...for God is love. God the Son: Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us

You will never find true love in this sin-sickened world because this world hates Christ. If you're a true believer, expect the same treatment. John 15:18-25 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world

A mediator is needed to reconcile men to God because of mankind's sinfulness. The Bible clearly demands a mediator. However, if a POOR man was selected as mediator, it's likely to go against those who are rich. On the other hand, if a RICH man was selected as mediator, it

A verse-by-verse sermon series containing 8 expository messages from the Book of Romans 7. Sermon 1: Romans 7:1-4 Free to be married to another! Sermon 2: Romans 7:4-6 3 Wonderful Ways a Child of God Can Bring Forth Fruit unto God. Sermon 3: Romans 7:7-8 The Law

Your mind is like a city, where prisoners are made. When that city is captured, the prisoners who are walking around inside your mind are your thoughts. Have those thoughts been taken captive in obedience to Christ? 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth

A man falls deep into a horribly dark pit. The good news is, he has access to a ladder. The bad news is, the ladder isn't high enough to get him up to ground level. This man also sees a rope dangling above him. Unfortunately, the rope is out of