Here is a short list of some of the books I've read over the past 24 yrs, since being regenerated by the saving power of God's marvelous grace. Some are heavy reading, some are easy reading. Some will bring you to tears, others will bring you to your knees in

Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, Paul, who is saved by the

No Christian would walk into the most luxurious mansion in town and start tearing it down. Because no true Christian would want to face the consequences of that action or risk ruining their reputation. Yet, many Christians, often think nothing of allowing sin into their own lives. The very sin

When the world comes across a man with a big house, the best clothes, a barn full of horses and bank full of money, they would say: "Man, you’re blessed!” But how about the hope of heaven, the forgiveness of sins, and eternal life? When the day of death

Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation and Jesus Culture music are all false-forms of worship to our Holy God. Their charismatic theology, that shapes their music philosophy, is false and of the devil. Here's why: 1. They believe the Holy Spirit will make His presence known in a very visible, and observable, noticeable

Quitting doesn't mean you gave up. And if it's time for a change of direction, you should be ready to pivot and shift. But, this doesn't mean that you gave up. It just means you were willing to quit doing what wasn't working. It makes perfect sense to stop doing

We are in a time of moral and spiritual darkness that permeates this world. This darkness is radically opposed to: * Jesus Christ, the light of the world. * His people of light, born-again Christians. * The light of the glorious gospel, that Christians have been commissioned to preach. The born-again believer has

We live in a touchy-feeling culture, where just about anything and everything that is said risks offending people. If a Christian were to speak out against sin, it would be labeled as hate speech. There's a constant fear many people have of being triggered when they hear something that disagrees

This lesson below was from our family Sunday School and gives several reasons why Jesus was baptized in water by John the Baptist. To God be the Glory!

The context of 2 Timothy 1:9 is in reference to a saved person's vocational call. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world

Adult's can easily recognize the boundless energy found in kids. Most young children can run and play all day without need for rest. Adult don't have this type of energy anymore. Instead, the best we can do is look back and remember our youthful, energetic years. There's another character trait

When new technology replaces old technology, it does so by making changes offering new benefits. The old technology then quickly becomes obsolete. The reason no one uses a telephone connected to a wall anymore is because consumers have agreed that the benefits of a mobile phone are better. Likewise, the

One of the big elephants in the room, within American "self-centered, nobody's gonna-tell-me-nothin" Christianity, is loud and rebellious women who display a "form" of submission privately. The only way to keep the peace in the home with these types of women is to give them what they want. If a

The vanity of this world preaches a message that encourages the exaltation of self. The world wants you to accept their philosophies concerning life. Here are some of their catchphrases: * Be the best YOU can be! * You be YOU! * Build YOUR self-esteem. * Prove everyone wrong by showing them how good

Until we hear the trump of God, it's never an appropriate time to say "I'm done"! It may be time to pause. It may be time to pray. It may be time to prepare for the next battle. But, it's never time to say: "I'm done!" Christians MUST remain steadfast,

Praise the Lord for all the souls who will receive our redesigned "Freedom Tract" today. Praying for souls to be saved! If you or your church is interested in purchasing our "Freedom Tract" for individual or church-wide distribution, kindly email: jimmy@pilgrimbaptist.church Freedom in America is celebrated thanks to

Adam didn't need mommy to survive in the garden. As the first man, he had no earthly parents. As a result of this, Adam was able to dress and keep the garden without any parental security blanket. Adam did his job effectively, and he did it alone. He also did

Being repetitive with a purpose is an often overlooked idea. For example: When someone is seeking godly counsel, try asking them the same question more than one time. As a matter of fact, try asking them the same question at least 3 times. Don't do this for dramatic effect, or

This lesson was from our family Sunday School that teaches why the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the ONE baptism that places all believers into the body of Christ. The object lesson in this one is most enjoyable to both the young and old child of God. To God,

We must understand that it's not always "go time"! It's not always time to preach or to evangelize. The Christian life doesn't work that way. But, what it is always time for is: to BE ready! The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in

We can't get back the time we've wasted, so there is no sense in living in the past. It's a waste of time and energy to live life looking through the rearview window. Instead, start a focused effort of living for Jesus now, with a future, eternal view. We all

Now more than ever, we need Fathers who will step up and get their homes in order. I trust you'll receive the truth bombs that are dropped in our 2024 Father's Day sermon below. May God help all Christian dads to get and keep their homes in order!

Pastors and veteran Christians must always remember that the newly saved Christian, or the new member at a local church hasn't been in THE BIBLE as much, or as long as you have. As a result, they don't... * see what you see. * know what you know. * pray like you pray.

Living the Christian life is about loving people. The reality is, this will take work, because some people will wear you out! What traps many Christians, is when they look for a spiritual way to disconnect themselves from their responsibility to love people. The easiest way to do this is

The phrase, "keep my ways" in Proverbs 8 serves as one of the keys to gaining wisdom and the Lord's favour. ONE: Those who hear and receive instruction gain wisdom. Proverbs 8:32-33 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear