I found this article the other day on the subject of preaching, These are very valuable truths. I highly encourage all of our young preachers in our church and all preachers for that matter to apply these things to your life and preaching: 1. Effective ministry consists not of fads or gimicks, but of faithfully…
A question came to me a few days ago about submission to one another in the church. ‘Submit’ does seem to be a strong word but it is very Biblical. In reading Romans 15, we find Paul using musical terms such as ‘harmony’, ‘accord’, and ‘with one voice.’ I was reading in a devotional book…
I am not studied up on all the history of various movements in Christianity today. I have been called a ‘fundamentalist’ though I do not personally claim to be one. If a ‘fundamentalist’ is simply one who holds to the fundamentals of the faith and who takes a strong stance on the authority of scripture, then…
The best ministry ideas come from within the congregation. One of this biggest mistakes that pastors make is when they have a ‘my way or the highway’ attitude. No where in the Bible do we find that a pastor is to be a dictator. Yes, the pastor is the ‘overseer’ of the church. He is…
The week is more important than the weekend. This may seem a little odd, but it is true. Yes, Sunday is our day of worship. It is a holy day and is very important. Church attendance is a must for continual Christian growth. But, we need more than just Sunday. When we come to church on…
Jesus commanded us to make disciples, not converts. In talking with other pastors and ministry leaders, the one thing I hear the most of is the comments that the area of the church that lacks the most is the area of discipleship. Often times we have a ‘dunk them and drop them’ philosophy. We see…
I came across an article by Pastor JD Greer. He is the pastor of the Summit Church in North Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing churches in America. Now, as with everything, you must take it with a grain of salt, but the points he makes is very interesting and on target. He…
I grew up in the south but yet I also grew up in a very good Christian home where I was taught that we are to accept and love all people no matter what the color of their skin. I was taught that we are to love all people even those who are ‘different’ than…
One could spend a years of study on the subject of the flood and still never fully uncover all the truths that contained in this amazing historical event. In the previous chapter we looked at just a basic overview of the events surrounding the flood and some of the lessons that we can learn. In…
The great flood as recorded in scripture has been under scrutiny for many years. Some will say that the flood was just a local flood; others will say that the flood never even happened. However, the proof for the flood is overwhelming especially in the science of geology. A careful study of rock layers and…
Pastor Chris Noland 