A Saint, Sanctified in Christ

If you're a born-again, blood-washed, saved-by-grace, Christian, and want to call yourself a name, call yourself what God calls you: a SAINT! Romans 1 refers to the called and beloved of God as SAINTS! Romans 1:6-7 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that

Romans 10 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse sermon series containing 7 expository messages from the Book of Romans 10. Sermon #1: Romans 10:1-4 Israel's Zeal & Why Christ is the End of the Law! Sermon #2: Romans 10:5-7 Righteousness of the Law vs Faith! Sermon #3: Romans 10:8-10 False New IFB Gospel: Believing

Romans 9 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse sermon series containing 11 expository messages from the Book of Romans 9. Sermon #1: Romans 9 Introduction Why Israel Is Set Aside? a Closer Look at Romans 9 theology Sermon #2: Romans 9:1-3 I lie not! Why wish yourself accursed from Christ? Sermon #3: Romans 9:4-5

What's your favorite sermon?

When someone asks: What is your favorite sermon?, most look back to the past and remember something they've already heard. They point back to a sermon that really helped them. We all do this, myself included, because there is benefit to looking back and remembering the lessons learned. But there

Ignoring the work

By default, AI causes us to ignore the work. It's a quick fix to "writer's block". However, it robs us of the dance of sweating over the details after we've spent hours working on a project. Because people are obsessed with getting on to the next thing, AI has taught

Set Apart for His Service

John 17:14-16 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the

Singing at Fall Revival Meeting...

The singing at Academy Road Baptist Church's Fall Revival Meeting ministered to the hearts of all those who were able to attend. Get a blessing yourself by listening to Christian young people sing unto the Lord! Psalm 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give

You don't need a menu

If you go out to eat at Dominick's in the Bronx, you won't receive a menu. Instead, the waiter will simply ask you: Whadda ya want? If you respond with: I'd like a menu, you won't get one! He'll return a bit later and ask you the same question: Whadda

3 Types of Ignorance that are Without Excuse.

ONE: Neglect of Knowledge. A genuine ignorance of something is understandable and a legitimate defense, but neglect of knowledge isn’t. For example: You can't blame a person for NOT knowing what he never had a chance to know. You CAN, however, blame a person for neglecting to know what

Pray one for another

James 5:16 ...pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Praying for 2 folks that God would heal their eyes and bring back their vision. Praying for 3 different families who are dealing with cancer. Praying for 2

Go Sow Some Seed

In the parable of the sower, Jesus told his preachers, they would have: Wayside hearers... Stony ground hearers... Thorny ground hearers... Good ground hearers. There's nothing wrong with the SEED. There's something wrong with the HEARER! Now, go sow some seed! Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing,

More than just another local-church...

Pilgrim Baptist is more than just another local-church. We're in the Lords' army as ACTIVELY enlisted soldiers, battling for lost souls, as we obey our commanding officer, the Lord Jesus Christ! Enlist with us today... 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,

Be Perfect vs Get Better

You'll never be ready to stand up and preach the perfect sermon. There is no perfect preacher, so there are no perfect sermons. And once we repent of perfectionism, which is actually pride, we can rejoice and allow God to mold us and make us BETTER! Perfectionism is just a

Step Up

People make choices every day. Some choose to complain, that no church is good enough, spiritual enough or has enough programs for them. The reality is: most people today are NOT walking into a church-house with a heart for souls and a desire to evangelize the lost. Most don’t

Age-Segregated Sunday School

Many churches have an age-segregated Sunday School class for children scheduled before the main preaching service. These age-specific lessons can be a great blessing for children to learn the Bible and memorize scripture verses. However, in the past, some have argued that dividing young children into age-segregated Sunday School classes

Arm Yourself with Truthfulness

Christians should strive to always tell the whole truth, exactly as the whole truth should be told. Have you ever told an untruth about somebody just to get a laugh or poke fun? Have you ever told a story a little different, just to protect yourself against personal shame? Have

Convenience isn't worth it.

Good, Bible-beleiving churches are hard to find these days. When, or IF, you do find one, the location becomes an issue. Rarely is the location right off a major interstate. More often than not, you'll have to drive past a lot of other "churches", to get to a good one.

Oct 18-20, 2023 - Fall Revival Meeting

I'm honored to be invited to preach at Academy Road Baptist Church's Fall Revival Meeting. This meeting will take place on October 18-20, with preaching services starting at 7 pm. Academy Road Baptist Church is pastored by Bro Mike Loftin, a fine expositor of the Holy Scriptures. The church-house is

The Fathers Lead

In Deuteronomy 6, Old Testament Jewish fathers were commanded to teach their children diligently the ways of the Lord. In Ephesians 6, New Testament Christian fathers are commanded to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. God commands the fathers, in both the Old and

Crying Babies...

A good, Bible-believing church encourages parents to worship together with their children. The Bible says... * Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. However, the question does come up concerning crying babies in

21 Powerful Messages About THE CHURCH

Sermon #1 Helpful Straight Talk! How to cultivate the qualities of a healthy church life. Sermon #2 Alter the Altar Call! A biblical look at WHY motives matter. Sermon #3 8 Baptist Distinctives including the Bible as our Final Authority! Sermon #4 10 Bible Principles that Make Church Great Again!

19 Things Healthy, Bible-Believing Churches Do

They grow together through consistent bible teaching. * 2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: They find accountability with each other. * Prov 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance

The Church is God's Household!

1 Timothy 3:15 refers to the church as: the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Acts 20:28 declares the Church was purchased with the precious blood of Christ. Its members are made up of believers that

What Makes Up a Church Family?

A church family is made up of Born-again believers who are members of the body of Christ. Therefore, the church is a called out assembly, whose members have been adopted into God's family. * Romans 8:14-17 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the

Integrated vs Disintegrated

Integrated means something has been renewed and is no longer divided. It’s where we get the word integrity. It has to do with soundness and completeness. The opposite of integrated is disintegrated. Disintegrated means something has been broken. It refers to unity being destroyed. Disintegrated is what has happened