Why Did They Kill Him?
When we think of Jesus we think of a man who helped many. He healed the lame, fed the hungry and received the rejected. Then why would they kill him?
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The Four Views of Baptism
I suppose the issue of baptism has been so divisive within the church because of man’s proclivity toward tradition. We hear this most often in the phrase, “Well, that’s just how I was raised.” As if that is an authoritative argument. I propose that we ask with Paul, “What saith the Scripture?” (Rom. 4:3)
10 Reasons to come to the Parenting Seminar
For three Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12) we will be hosting a parenting seminar that will help each of us as we lead our children, nephews & nieces and grandchildren into the future. I hope that you will attend. However, there might be those who question why this would be important. Let me give you 10 reasons:
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5 Things for which to be Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving! My prayer is that this post finds you in the spirit of the season. If you are having a difficult time trying to count your blessings this holiday season, let me help.
The Hope for a Messiah
Today many are disappointed. Today many are overjoyed. Today the election is over. We have either placed all of our hope in our re-elected president or our hopes have been dashed by the Electoral College.
8 Tips for Teenagers
1 – Go to Youth Group – Hebrews 10:24-25
One of the greatest opportunities that are afforded to you right now is a church youth group. I have been involved in several over the past few years. While I was a teenager I was in Liberty Baptist Church’s youth group, while in college I ministered for 3 years in the Campus Church Youth Group and now we have a youth group in the church that I pastor at Southern Hills. shbaptist.com/teens What is amazing about youth group is that you have a youth pastor who loves you and prays for you. There are amazing actives like Winter Retreat, Summer Camp and Youth Conference. There is a spirit of love that encourages you to live right in a world that is encouraging you to live for yourself.
5 Thoughts on the Deity of Christ. How is it Proven?
We believe that Jesus is God. But do we believe that Jesus is God because the historical record backs up the proposition or because we choose to believe by faith? Do we believe in His deity by faith or do we come to this conclusion through historical, empirical evidence?
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The Missing Heroes
Understanding the Background of the New Testament – Part 1
When the Old Testament narrative ends the northern tribes (Israel) have been decimated by the Assyrian Captivity and the southern tribes (Judah) have fallen to the Babylonian Empire. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell us the story of the journey home from Babylon and the rebuilding of Jerusalem and her beloved temple.