Monthly Archives: September 2014


Recent Reads – What Did Jesus Really Mean When He Said Follow Me?

  Even though What Did Jesus Really Mean When He Said Follow Me? by David Platt (newly appointed head of the SBC IMB) is a short book, taking me less than an hour to read, it contains a message of great importance. Are you really sure that you are a Christian? Do you know what it means to follow Christ? Platt covers these questions and presents a clear and concise presentation of the Gospel message. Whether you […]


Recent Reads – Strange Fire by John MacArthur

Can you worship in Spirit and in truth (John 4:24) if you misrepresent and dishonor one of the member of the Trinity? This is the question that John MacArthur answers in Strange Fire. His answer is not going to set well with many who attend Charismatic and Prosperity gospel churches by the thousands each week in this country. “Johnny Mac” describes the false theology, questionable history, and defective practices of those who engage in offering […]


Angels – Billy Graham

  During our Bible Study this morning the subject of angels came up. At that time I mentioned that the absolute best reference on angelic beings, at least in my opinion, is Bilyl Graham’s book Angels. (Even though this book is long out of print, Amazon has many copies available from third party sellers at reasonable prices.) Graham sticks to the Bible as his source, and does not wander into speculation. This book is an […]


Preaching Schedule – October 2014

October 5 – True Wisdom Deuteronomy 32:28-30 October 12 – Their Rock is not as our Rock Deuteronomy 32:31-35 October 19 – The Lord will Vindicate His People Deuteronomy 32:36 (Lord’s Supper) October 26 – Message brought by Ira Shelton, music led by Ruben Estrada (Pastor in Spain) November 2 – Message brought by Ira Shelton, music led by Ruben Estrada (Pastor in Spain)   September’s schedule is found at this post.