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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
I was ten years old. It was only a few weeks before Christmas when my dad, who had been sick, called me over to the living room couch and pulled me right next to him. I did not completely understand what was going on, but he hugged me tightly and told me he was going...
When to Share the Gospel
There really is no place on Earth that I wouldn't give the Gospel to someone. As a Christian, I have the greatest news in the world! Being a pastor puts me around people on a daily basis. There is not one day of the year that I am isolated from the outside world. I...
10 Easy Ways to Share the Gospel
Sharing the Gospel can sometimes be a daunting task even if you have been a believer for many years. Yet, there are many ways that we can share the Gospel without ever meeting the individual. As a pastor, I try to be creative with how I give the good news to those...
Why do I Witness?
In Luke 6:46, Jesus asks a very direct and convicting question. If He really is our Lord then why are we not obedient to Him? People ask, “Why do you make such a big deal about witnessing?” The answer is Jesus said to witness. I think that Mark 16:15 should be...
June Update – Highlights from Liberty
Wow! what a great Missions Conference we had this past week. Our theme was Beyond These Walls. Over the past six weeks we have encouraged our people to focus on reaching and serving people the community as well as beyond these walls around this world. I encourage...
11 Life Lessons from Moses and Aaron
The Bible is filled with fascinating characters. From Exodus to Deuteronomy, Moses and Aaron are prominent figures. They have interaction with many different personalities. Let us learn some lessons from these people. Let us examine these lessons. 1. Do not curse...
Lessons From Giants – Part 4
Today in our culture, anything is accepted in Christianity. We need to be careful that we don’t get led astray by our culture and try to worship the true and living God in a manner that displeases him. Let me remind you that when Aaron built the golden calf, he said...
Lessons From Giants – Part 3
Often we read stories of great men of God in the Bible and wonder if we can ever be used of God in the way they were used. The truth is, they were men, just like you and me. They faced the same battles that all men face. We can learn some valuable lessons from their...
Lessons From Giants – Part 2
Last time we were able to see four major lessons from the lives two Bible Giants, namely Jacob and Joseph. Today there are four other lessons that we can also learn from their lives. Let’s quickly review our first four points: God Knows Who You Are God Doesn’t Need...
Lessons from Giants – Part 1
From Genesis 25-50, we are introduced two primary figures – Jacob and Joseph. These men lived very colorful lives. From their lives, we can learn several important lessons. Let’s look at them and what their lives teach us. 1. God Knows Who You Are Jacob because of...
God and Sin City
This past week, I had an opportunity to do something that I have never done in thirty-six years. I was able to visit four different ministries in the Valley. This allowed me to have the freedom to visit a few churches that we had a little part in helping get started....
7 Bible Verses to Remember
There are many times in the Bible where God instructs us to remember His Word and we should strive to do so. Today, I want to give you just seven verses that I think if you apply will be a great help to you. 1. Remember Philippians 4:13 This passage teaches us very...
Left Behind
The Bible teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 that we can be absolutely confident as Christians that when we leave this physical body we will be present with the Lord in Heaven. Though it is true, we know we will be with Jesus there are some things that we need to make...
What Death Teaches the Living
One year ago, this Christmas, my dear friend and spiritual father went to be with the Lord. His name was C. Sumner Wemp. He had such a powerful impact on my life and my family and our church that it doesn’t seem real to speak about him in the past tense. My own...
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
The year is 2013, and people who call themselves Christians are involved in just about every activity you can possibly imagine. Several years ago, there was a woman who lived in another Nevada county, who was running for county sheriff. She was a prostitute and very...
Winning in Spiritual Warfare
This coming Sunday, November 17, we will begin a new series at Liberty Baptist Church entitled Winning in Spiritual Warfare. In 1 Peter 5:8 and Ephesians 6:12, the Bible tells us about the warfare that we will face in this world and the good news is that God does not...
Wise or Foolish?
The Bible says much about wisdom and foolishness. God’s definition of wisdom may be different than my definition and that is why it is good to know what God considers wise behavior and foolish behavior. Today, I wanted to share with you from the Bible the importance...
Remembering the Days of Rest
Exodus 20:8-10 The Hebrew word for “remember” actually means to “mark” or “set aside.” The Israelites didn’t need to be told to “remember” the sabbath, because all nations had been keeping time in weeks ever since creation (Genesis 2:13). (Note the references to the...
The Dividing Line
Today, it seems that everyone, whether saved or unsaved, wants to be accepted for what they are doing in their lives. Tolerance is the new big thing to do and if you aren't then you are the intolerant one. Fortunately, God gives us some instructions of what we are and...
What the American Government Permits That God is Against
This past Wednesday, June 26 2013, the United States Supreme Court, through a misuse of it authority and because our congress does not understand its power or does not have the back bone to resist it, was permitted to allow homosexuals the right to marry in several...
What is it like on the other side?
In the past six months, many dear friends and family members have gone to Heaven. When this takes place people always have questions like, “What really happens when someone dies?” “What is Heaven like?” “Do people go directly to Heaven or is there a time when the soul...
Is Christian Education Worth the Cost?
The education of our children is a grave responsibility for every parent. For years, Anna and I have counseled Christian parents to either home school their children or to have them in a quality Christian school. I tell people that one of the primary reasons our...
Seek and Ye Shall Find
Beginning in the month of January at Liberty Baptist Church we started to pray for some very specific things. This was by no means something that we could have done in our own strength. We totally relied on God and asked Him to do what only He could. It is now April,...
You, God and Barack Obama
Throughout the Bible, we are told to pray. We are told to pray for those who we like and those who we don't like. We are told to pray in the good times and the bad and to give thanks for those times. A Christian must be a praying Christian. Yet, for all the times that...
How to Forgive – Pt.2
Last week we talked about how forgiveness is an act of our will and not a feeling. We also learned that forgiveness comes through surrender to God. We must not let bitterness take hold on our lives. If we do, it will severely harm us. Today, we will see some practical...
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