Over two dozen church members brought breakfast and bibles for Conroe’s homeless for Breakfast in the Park. Hungry folks were greeted with 20 dozen breakfast burritos, a 100 packages of cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and cheery smiles! Donations by church members, helped us buy gallons of milk, juice and hot coffee. We fed about 40-50 … Read more
Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he was traveling, it happened … Read more
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 My Personal Cancer Journey On Friday April 30, 2010, while returning from a meeting in College … Read more
In 1893, the poet, Francis Thompson, published a lengthy poem called the Hound of Heaven. I have read part of it for you before, but it fit so well with the subject today that I just had bring it to you again. The first part of the poem reads: I fled Him down the nights … Read more
The blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the church. Jerome A Timeless Story of Good Vs. Evil In the beloved classic Trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, JR Tolkien paints one of the most vivid and enduring scenes ever written in the finale of those books. Against all odds, Frodo Baggins and Sam-wise … Read more
The story, lyrics and meaning of O Holy Night are well worth a closer look! In the following video, Pastor Mark shares the history and impact this hymn has had through the years. His sermon digs deeper into the biblical meaning of the lyrics and what we can learn from them. First Song Ever Heard on … Read more
I’m willing to believe that everyone in here loves a ‘lost treasure’ story. Movies like National Treasure and Indiana Jones where the main characters search endlessly against danger and great odds in order to find what they’re looking for are a great American pastime. But I’m also willing to bet that most of you like … Read more
How do we measure our boldness for Christ? How do we know when we are coming on too strong perhaps? There are some answers in the passage today. When I worked as a nurse in the late 80’s at the Texas Medical Center at St. Luke’s Hospital, I met Dr. Denton Cooley, a man who … Read more
So how do we love the truth and love our neighbor too? The answer is found in a careful study of 1 Corinthians 13, but within the context of chapter 12. Around 2006, a man named Tim Jenison began to take an interest in the Dutch painter, Vermeer. As a scientist, he wondered how Vermeer … Read more
Out of all of the good news that we have told you this morning, if you are a believer in Christ today, that has to be the sweetest news of all. We no longer bear the penalty for our sin.
How to Win a Case – Use Indisputable Evidence One of our modern day leaders of the faith is the man Jay Sekulow. Jay is a trial attorney who takes on the cases of Christian groups who have been wronged in some fashion. He has argued cases all the way up to the supreme court. Mr. … Read more
What Makes a Saint? Did you know that a person has to meet five criteria before being declared a saint? It would seem that the hardest of these criteria to qualify for would be that of performing miracles. At least two verifiable miracles, either in life or death, must be attributable to you. If you pass that … Read more
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they (the church) devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:41-42 A Healthy Church Needs a Skilled Builder This is a picture of my father-in-law, … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some people respond to the Gospel and go on to live fruitful Christian lives while some don’t? In Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew Ch. 13, he explains that it’s a problem with the state of the heart. Two Congregations – Same Sermon – Different Results Jonathan Edwards, a … Read more
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the … Read more