by Pastor Johnny | Jan 27, 2021 | General
The world we live in is in chaos. Besides the threat of terrorism and wars worldwide, there is the daily activity of crime and violence in our own streets here in this country. Drug & alcohol abuse, murder, rape, thefts, assaults— all of these and other serious...
by Pastor Johnny | Dec 22, 2020 | General
Imagine you are living approximately 2,000 years ago in the Roman Empire; more specifically in the area of Galilee and Judea. The Roman emperor has ordered a census. It’s not optional for you; there’s no way to avoid the order. By Roman command you must...
by Pastor Johnny | Nov 13, 2020 | General
Why have elders in the church? Why should a church organize itself to include the office of elder? Most Baptist churches don’t have elders, do they? We’ve never had elders before, why have them now? These are just a few of the many questions that...
by Pastor Johnny | Oct 30, 2020 | General
Knowing the will of God is a subject often brought up in conversations among Christians. I am often asked, “How can I know God’s will for my life?” In one sense it’s a profound question to answer. On the other hand I believe we often times make knowing God’s will...
by Pastor Johnny | Aug 11, 2020 | General
I don’t know about you, but with the hot temperatures we’ve had the past couple of months I’m ready for fall. And it’s just around the corner! I know we still have over a month to go before fall officially begins, but I rejoice at knowing it’s not far away. Cool...
by Pastor Johnny | Jul 21, 2020 | General
There seems to be some confusion in the world today as to what it means to be a Christian. Today, the world defines a Christian as anyone who is not Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, etc. In other words, as long as you are not from a country where one of those...