I think it’s important that we are assertive and confident in our proclamation that the Gospel is true. Jesus truly was crucified, buried, and resurrected. This is not merely religious language; it’s not mythology or legend. It’s not even a doubtful claim. We have very good reason to believe the true-fact nature of this historical event. Read More ...
The main message of Good Friday is that Christ died for the ungodly; that’s us. We are ungodly, weak, wandering sinners. Those are the people whom Jesus came to save. We celebrate the fact that Jesus saves people like us through his death. Read More ...
This message is good tidings of great joy if you believe in Jesus. If you have not believed in Jesus, you should do that. For those of us who have accepted that message, Jesus’ birth should be the heart and center of our Christmas celebration. The Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born. Read More ...
I wish that modern political leaders would encourage the nation to give thanks to God for all he’s done for our country. I pray that the leaders of our nation do as this psalm says—give thanks to God, call upon him, and seek the Lord. It would be wonderful if the current leaders of our nation turned to the Lord like the founders of our nation did. Read More ...
Do the unbelievers around you know or suspect that you are a Christian? If you are following the direction of the psalmist here—confessing/praising and thanking God publicly—it should be abundantly obvious that you are. Jesus tells us to let our lights shine before men (Mt 5:16). Read More ...
For those young ladies who are contemplating marriage and motherhood, make sure you find a good partner/teammate. Your success and happiness—or lack thereof—will depend on your choice of partner. Make sure you find a partner who will be a good father for your children and a good leader for your household. Read More ...
Bible Text: Proverbs 1:1-19 | Preacher: Pastor Brad Anderson | Series: Holiday messages | You have perhaps heard the saying/phrase “Man up.” As in, “I don’t care how tired you…
Bible Text: Proverbs 23:12-25Series: Holiday messages | We live in an interesting time in history in which there is quite a bit of confusion regarding what it means to be…
Bible Text: John 20:1-20 | Preacher: Pastor Brad Anderson | Series: Holiday messages | The simple statement, “Jesus rose from the dead,” is the single most significant claim of Christianity.…
Bible Text: 2 Cor 5:21 | Preacher: Pastor Brad Anderson | Series: Holiday messages | 2 Corinthians 5:21 is one of the most significant and theologically dense statements on what…