The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail
Matthew 16:13-19
This past week we had the privilege of having the staff from Capitol Hill Church of God with us here at Britton Christian Church. I had received a phone call two weeks ago from Rev. Davis who said that she had been told that they had to come and visit us – that it would [...]
The Lord Dwells With You
Matthew 1:18-23
Sometimes Christmas just comes at the wrong time of the year. Christmas is supposed to come when everything is going well. Christmas means that we are cheery and bright doesn’t it? Christmas arrives when our hearts are singing “Joy To The World,” not when our souls are troubled and dry. Christmas is not supposed to [...]
The Mission
Matthew 5:13-16
It’s funny how life works sometimes. Quite often we find ourselves in a topsy turvy, inverted upside down world. “Bad” becomes good. Morality becomes mundane. Base becomes best. The common is condemned. Extravagance is exalted. Luxuries are lauded and the praise of necessities is neglected.
Power Under Control
Matthew 5:5
The stage had been set. The paths were bound to cross. It would be inevitable. The humble, yet powerful Teacher. The powerful, yet arrogant and antagonistic ruler. Their lives were on a collision course and there would be nothing they could do except prepare for the crash. Jesus held no public office, never had, and [...]
I Still Believe!
Matthew 1:18-21
The Christmas Season is here. Have you noticed yet? It’s kind of hard to miss it isn’t it? Santa peddling his wares on television. Parties sprouting up like tender shoots in the spring. Packages being bought. Cards being sent. Trees decorated with tinsel, bows, beautiful ornaments, and lights, and carols being sung throughout the land. [...]
Who Will Save the Children?
Matthew 17:1-7
As I read the numbers I erupted in a fit of rage! The list was long of those rushing to become part of the endangered species list. Hundreds standing in line to join the silence of those who have left us never to be heard from again. There was the American Peregrine Falcon. Able to [...]