‘Church Hurt’ is a term that has become more prevalent in our modern time amongst Christian circles. Many Christians attest to experiencing some type of ‘Church Hurt.’ Some cases are so severe that professional counseling is sought. Many people have abandoned the church due to the hurt they have experienced. Church hurt can range from…
There are some things in life that has worth and there are other things that have very little worth. Too often, however, we tend to focus on things that are of little worth. We tend to focus on selfish things rather than matters of eternal significance. We also tend to take life too serious sometimes…
“Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who…
In his famous Temple Sermon, Jeremiah has already dealt with the issue of false worship and false prophets. Now, he focuses on the very personal subject of false friends. We’ve all had people that have let us down and betrayed us and disappointed us. Unfortunately, this is all too common in our world today. We…
What does it mean to be free? There are many ways one can define freedom. Some may say that freedom is the absence of all rules. Others may say that freedom is a state of mind rather than a tangible reality. Freedom can also be contradictory. Andrew Willow said, “Your freedom to be you includes…
How would you define ‘family’? This is a loaded question. There is really no definite definition of ‘family.’ There is very little consensus on what constitutes a family. It can be understood sociologically, biologically, relationally, and even legally. However, for our study, it is important that our view of family is based on a biblical…
Several years ago I was preaching out of town. While in the hotel room, I flipped on the television and there was an intriguing church service broadcasted on a local channel. I do not recall the name of the church or the preacher but for some reason it caught my attention. Everyone in the congregation…
G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him. As he read their books and listened to debates, Morgan became more and more perplexed. What did…
Jeremiah chapters 7-10 records the third sermon of Jeremiah. This particular sermon is one that is very heavy and convicting. This sermon was so bold that it nearly got Jeremiah killed. “In this courageous sermon, the prophet exposed the nation’s false worship (Jer. 7:1–8:3), their false prophets (8:4–22), their false confidence in the covenant they…
The Lord’s Supper, or communion, is a common practice in most churches of every denomination. The practice may differ from church to church, however, the purpose is the same: to remember the death of Christ on the cross. The best instructions given in God’s Word for the Lord’s Supper is found in 1 Corinthians 11:17-24.…
There are many things in the life of a believer in Christ that may be challenging as to whether or not something is appropriate. We are faced with decisions every day concerning our walk with the Lord and our pursuit of holiness. There may be times when a believer finds himself at a point of…
Every person has a story. Life is a journey full of interesting stories. The stories of our lives have taken us through times of great joy and times of unbearable grief. Thus, is this journey of life. Ups and downs, twists and turns; a common experience for all. In 2 Samuel we find an…
In the arena of leadership there are many different views concerning a philosophy of leading. Studies in leadership has produced and array of leadership tactics and has identified a number of leadership styles. There is much to learn in the school of leadership. Such discovery has no end. However, it is the purpose of this…
There are many things that people are afraid of. Common fears that people have include spiders, snakes, clowns, large crowds, small spaces, storms, among several others. However, the greatest fear that mankind should have is the fear of being separated from God. For believers in Christ, we do not have to fear separation from God…
I have always been a fan of bluegrass music. One of my favorite songs is by the Soggy Bottom Boys, Man of Constant Sorrow, known for its place in the movie O, brother where art thou. The words of the song depict a man who has seen many struggles throughout his life. The song says…
Pastor Chris Noland 