There are many things to be thankful for from family and friends to football. But, the one thing I am thankful for the most is Jesus. Without Jesus there would be no joy in life. Without Jesus there would be nothing else to be thankful for. He makes thanksgiving possible. I’d like to share with…
Across America there are pockets where the churches are a plenty and the Gospel is clearly preached and understood. However, there are also pockets where the churches are few and the people are starved for truth. Knox county Maine (where I pastor) is one of those pockets where the churches are few and the people are…
In preparation for a Wednesday night prayer group I was reading through Psalm 27. In verse 14 it says, “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Waiting is a very difficult thing to do. We often become impatient and frustrated when things…
In John 13:15 we read, “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” The example that Jesus set for His disciples was one of servitude. I believe that Jesus was implying here that they should follow His example not just in one area but in all…
Recently I spent some time listening to a message from John MacArthur that he preached back in 1983. The message was a part of a series that he preached on the anatomy of the church. In that first message, he mentioned 5 things that the church must be committed to. I agree wholeheartedly with MacArthur’s…
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you were at a total loss? You are tired, frustrated, and confused. Nothing you do seems to go right. It is as if you are in a no-win situation. These feelings are often shared by those serving in ministry. You’ve tried everything. You…
Matthew 6:24 says, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” It is impossible to have split loyalties. All it does is cause grief and confusion. You cannot hold…
I have been compelled lately to know and understand God’s will and plan more. Many times throughout my life I have done things outside of God’s will and plan. Going through such times has taught my many valuable lessons. One thing we need to understand is the difference between God’s will and God’s plan. I…
At the writing of this article we are experiencing the first big snowfall of the year. Unfortunately, we were unable to have church on Sunday due to the inability to get the parking area plowed. As we announced that there would be no services, I encouraged folks to worship with their family at home. I…
I saw an article the other day that really caught my attention. It was a survey done throughtout America that revealed where the most happiest people live. I found that it is very interesting how the southern states seemed to find themselves near the top of the list mixed in with states that have a…
Pastor Chris Noland 