The Difference Between Preaching And Teaching

What, if any, is the difference between preaching and teaching? Some preachers teach and some teachers preach. Is a lecture more preaching or a speech more teaching? I am a pastor with nearly 20 years of preaching experience. I will attempt to explain the difference.

How a Real God Creates In Literally Seven 24-Hour Days

The woman said something like, Of course she will be elected, because they only people America wants running this country are clowns, fools, and idiots who have the ridiculous idea that God created this world in a literal 24 hour, seven-day period. Anyway, that’s very close to what she said, and it made me open my eyes and ears and drop my recliner into a regular sitting position. Why would she want to disturb me like that?

The Scroll of Revelation, 25 – The Final Judgments, Part 1

Judgment is coming. All we have seen so far, the wars, the natural catastrophes, 9-11, all just wake-up previews. This world is going to be so awfully judged. Justly.

The Scroll of Revelation, 26 – The Final Judgments, Part 2

Supernova, the Euphrates dry, Armageddon. If the Bible is true, and I certainly believe it is, much serious repenting is in order. God never calls it wrong.

Do Witchdoctors Help or Hurt Africa?

Africa is the poorest area on the earth. Can there be any link to the religion of the witchdoctors? How can we measure whether a religion is good or bad.

Atheism and Pluralism

It’s pretty clear that contemporary militant atheism is not a broad Church! Yes, I know we can play around with words, so for a start, let’s say that this idea of a ‘broad Church’, as you well know, is often used to describe large denominations that are very accommodating of a large range and variety of beliefs. Some like the idea and others don’t – for a variety of reasons. Well, fair enough, but what’s this got to do with atheism? What I’m getting at is that atheism is often presented as though it was superior, head and shoulders above the rest. Not, mind you, just the leader of the pack, but THE final way of looking at reality. Is that fair? I believe so, after all, atheism isn’t offered as some little insipid party game – most atheists are very serious.

How and Why You Should Become a Christian

There are many people who have various ideas concerning how to become a christian. However, there is no need to be confused about this subject for the BIBLE tells us exactly what we need to do to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scriptures not only reveals to us how to become believers in Christ, but also shows us why we should. Here are the facts as laid out in the Bible…

The Circumcision Ban and the New Atheism

You’ve probably heard about a recent campaign in San Francisco, California to put a measure on the ballot banning circumcision. I think this campaign illustrates some of the troubling assumptions people are increasingly making about spirituality in our culture, and I’m going to look at some of those assumptions in this article.

The Demise of Christmas

The slow but sure demise of Christmas. How sad what the Christmas season is turning into. More and more it is turning into a celebration of winter. Could Christmas a few years in the future be another thing of the past?

The Scroll of Revelation, 24 – Two Pictures of Jesus’ Return

“Who can abide the day of His coming?” asks the ancient prophet. Who indeed? Only those whose robes are washed white in the blood that was shed on Calvary. For the rest, awful eternal horror.

The Scroll of Revelation, 23 – Angels and Announcements

When angels speak, we need to listen. Here are the final announcements that direct our future history.

It’s OK to Touch – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids

Do your kids know that it’s OK to touch Jesus? Treat them to this Bible object lesson and they will learn about this important truth.