From the Pastor
Jesus has promised those who believe in Him so much more than most will ever experience. He promises that not only will be do what He did, but that we will do greater works than He did. Jesus knows...
Read ArticleIn any discussion about the Holy Spirit, it is imperative that we remember that He is the Spirit of Grace. Paul points out in the book of Galatians that the battle between the flesh and the Spirit is...
ReadThe last step in the pathway to spiritual power is consecration. It is not enough to die to self; I must live for Christ. Consecration is the total devotion of my life to Jesus Christ. It is not just...
ReadThere is perhaps no more hated concept in all of Christianity than that of submission. I am not talking about the idea of wives submitting to their husbands; I am talking about submission, period....
ReadIf I want to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in my life, there must be a definite and complete surrender of my will to the will of God. Simply put, I cannot do God’s will until I stop doing...
ReadThe next step in death to self is meekness. Unfortunately, we once again do not even know what this means! Meekness is often confused with weakness or getting run over; it does not bring to mind...
ReadWe all know that God calls us to humility. However, most of us cannot even give a definition of humility. How can we attain that which we cannot even define? What does it mean to be humble? Pride is...
ReadIf we are truly going to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, we must change the way we view our relationship with God. We have a few paradigms that are common in Christianity; like rose colored...
ReadIf I desire the Holy Spirit to fill me, there is only one way. It is not necessarily that I need more of Him; I need less of me. It is only in an emptying of myself that I am filled by the Spirit....
ReadWhenever we speak about the Holy Spirit, many different ideas come to mind. Speaking in tongues, emotional experiences, goose bumps, feelings, etc. are all often associated with the working of the...
ReadWe are accustomed to only think of the work of the Holy Spirit as power for ministry within the church. However, the Scripture is abundantly clear that the Holy Spirit empowers people to walk with...
ReadAs a father of ten children, I read a lot to my children. When they are young, they like me to read little kids’ books, many of which are designed to teach children lessons about life. Many of these...
ReadIf Christians need power, where does this power come from? The simple answer is the Holy Spirit. God chose to give us His power in the person of the Holy Spirit. This process is called the Baptism of...
ReadMany years ago, I was struggling with what I saw in the Christian world around me. Something was off, very off, but I could never put my finger on it. During this time a friend of mine gave me some...
ReadThis past August marked twenty years of me serving in pastoral ministry. Over the years, God has taught me many lessons. Here are some of them in no particular order: - I have made more mistakes than...
ReadEvery four years, we all hear the same familiar refrain, “This is the most important election of our lifetime. If \\\\\\\\\\ wins, America will become unfixable.” This is propaganda to incite fear....
ReadOver the last sixteen years, we have witnessed a miraculous change at Antioch. When I arrived as pastor over sixteen years ago, the church was like virtually every other church in America: we lost...
ReadOctober is Pastor Appreciation Month. During October, most churches do something nice for their pastor. As a pastor of a great church, I have been very blessed with creative and meaningful gifts over...
ReadA very close friend of mine is a missionary in a hostile country where they still have the death penalty for converting to Christianity. He and I talk often and encourage one another in the work that...
ReadSo Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone...
ReadIn just a few weeks, I will turn 38 if the Lord wills. As this birthday approaches I have had many thoughts on my life that I wanted to share for the edification of others. (It will sound like...
ReadQuite often David's adultery with Bathsheba is used by Christian people as a means of support or encouragement to those who have fallen into sin. There is no doubt that David repented and that God...
ReadRecently I have seen a huge push by those who are pro-choice that the government should have no say so in what a woman does with her body. As a pro-life Christian, I completely agree. In fact, almost...
ReadNo matter where I go or who I talk to it seems like the majority of Christians in our culture are dissatisfied with their church or are having a hard time finding a good church to worship and...
ReadIt has taken me many years to come to this conclusion, but I believe that one of the ripest harvests is the pews of churches in the American South. I understand that many people have "shaken the dust...
ReadWhere do you begin as you seek to renew a church? There are so many issues from music to finances to leadership. Where do you begin? I would submit to you that the greatest need is a truly regenerate...
ReadBefore any church can be revitalized, you must settle one question: Who is going to revive the church, you or God? I believe that there is no greater offense to the Spirit of God than the spirit of...
ReadHealthy churches will grow. Unhealthy churches can grow as well. Healthy bodies will grow taller and stronger. Unhealthy bodies will grow wider around the waste and weaker. Healthy cells multiply and...
ReadIn recent years the emphasis on church planting has been accompanied by a growing emphasis on church renewal. For the last twelve years, I have been part of two different church revitalizations. I am...
ReadI once asked a man if he would follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. He stared at the ground and did not answer. Eventually his answer came, "I am not going to say, 'No.'" However, he would never...
ReadI know that dreams are largely a conglomeration of your thoughts and experiences throughout the previous few days, but I also know that the Lord does sometimes speak in dreams. For myself personally,...
ReadIf I was to choose a verse for my life it would be Matthew 7:24. My aim is to build every facet of my life around Jesus Christ. This includes my views on government, politics, and voting. I have...
ReadMost Sunday nights I sit down with my wife and watch funny videos to unwind from a hectic day of preaching, counseling, and fellowshipping. Tonight is different. I do not know how to describe the way...
Read"Ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law." - Malachi 2:9 I have been exceptionally grieved this past week as dozens of concerns and thoughts that I have had for years have come to...
ReadI just wanted to share a short thought that I have been meditating on for the last few months. > But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers,...
ReadIn light of the recent government mandate concerning transgender bathroom use at public schools, I have one question. Why do you still send your kids to public schools? I could add to that, what will...
ReadNote to readers: This blog is mainly for my congregation. If you have consistently been at my church, you would know that I believe that the change that is needed in our nation is only going to be...
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