Posts Tagged ‘Church Life’
Church History Teaches…
Edward M. Panosian It is fashionable to deny that history “teaches” anything, yet there is ample opportunity for any observant person to find fundamental principles and patterns in history. The Bible-believer who studies the history of the Church of Jesus Christ cannot but be impressed with certain basic and recurrent truths concerning that Church.
Read MoreHow to Listen to Preaching
Scott Williquette As a pastor, I teach and preach from God’s Word numerous times weekly. Each time I stand before my people I pray that the Lord will give them listening ears and humble, teachable spirits. But when Christians listen to preaching, or for that matter read Christian books, they must possess not just a…
Read MoreOn the Sober Step of Leaving a Church
Don Johnson Recently, I wrote on the subject, What to do When the Church Leaves You. The article generated a fair amount of interest and discussion, for which I am grateful. Some criticism came my way, mostly along the lines that I might be encouraging frivolous schism where no good reason to leave a church…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Church Leaves You
Don Johnson I recently had a conversation with a friend who expressed his appreciation for Proclaim & Defend and other ministries of the FBFI. Of course, one always likes to hear accolades, but behind my friend’s compliment lay dissatisfaction with the trending development of his local church. His church was still “the only alternative” in…
Read MoreOn Lullaby Religion
William Ward Ayer This editorial speaks to the condition of the church in former days, but it sounds contemporary in many ways. Millions of God’s people are now aware of the deep apostasy that has taken over much of Christendom. Unfortunately, only the discerning have discovered a condition which may be even more deadly: the…
Read MoreKeep Your Family in a Bible-Preaching Church
John Vaughn Several issues ago, Dr. Mark Minnick featured an article about the importance of preaching on preaching. That article really spoke to my heart so I prepared a sermon for my people called, “The Importance of Preaching.” Dr. Bell heard me preach it at an FBFI meeting in Puerto Rico, and asked me to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Worship
Dennis L. Peterson Today’s world is characterized by hustle and bustle. Everyone, it seems, is in a hurry to get somewhere or do something. This is the age of the “instant.” Microwave ovens, personal computers, e-mail, the Internet, and other “get-it-quick” time-savers have only increased our desire for instant gratification. And when delays keep us…
Read MoreA Plea For Prayer Meeting
Wally Morris How many churches still have a Prayer Meeting during the week? I am referring to a church-wide assembly where believers of all ages meet to review prayer needs and then pray about those needs. Prayer Meeting has been replaced by a “mid-week service”, childrens’ ministry, teen ministry, singles ministry, and other activities. Some…
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