Category Archives: Gospel

Follow Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2018 by pastormike

In recent years we are hearing Christians describe themselves as “followers of Jesus,” instead of disciples of Christ. On the surface, the two phrases or descriptors are meant to mean the same thing. I must admit, while I use disciple … Continue reading →

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The Cross and Discipleship

Posted on April 10, 2018 by pastormike

In Matthew 16:21 we have a transition in the ministry of Christ.  He was nearing the end of His ministry and now was the time for Him to start zeroing in on His private ministry with the disciples. Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Worldliness in the Church

Posted on April 7, 2018 by pastormike

This video from “Wretched TV” on worldliness in the church is important.  Todd Friel shows excerpts from a message by Phil Johnson, Executive Director of “Grace To You.”  Sit back and soak it in. Here’s a link to Wretched TV:  https://www.wretched.org/ Some resources: Our … Continue reading →

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Ambiguity Over Hell

Posted on April 7, 2018 by pastormike

For those of us who are conservative Evangelicals, we have been wondering when Pope Francis would hit the headlines once again, with what would be on the surface, seem to be a break from Roman Catholic tradition and doctrine.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Al Mohler on Hell

Posted on April 5, 2018 by pastormike

Here’s a great one from Dr. Albert Mohler on Hell in his daily briefing  Dr. Albert Mohler is President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "Hell will be densely populated with people who thought that Jesus was fascinating and that the … Continue reading →

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Emmaus Road

Posted on April 3, 2018 by pastormike

One of my favorite stories is the two disciples on the Emmaus road. I suppose the reason it so interests me is that it is so packed with all the components that spring up in life.  There is disappoint, unbelief, … Continue reading →

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The Disciples Fled

Posted on March 31, 2018 by pastormike

Outside of the Peter and “the other disciple,” probably John, after Jesus’ arrest, all the other disciples fled (Matthew 26:56b). Surrounded by His enemies, betrayed by one of His own, Jesus was now truly alone from friendly and loving contact … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 30, 2018 by pastormike

Today, Good Friday, is the day that we call “good” not because what Jesus suffered was good, but what God did for us through Him was “good.”  From the trials and torture to the cross itself Jesus bore man’s sin … Continue reading →

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Iconic Messages

Posted on March 30, 2018 by pastormike

This last week of our Lord’s life was truly packed with depth as Jesus prepared His disciples for what was immediately ahead and what was yet to come in their future ministries. And as the apostle John focused chapters 13-14 on … Continue reading →

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Discipling His Disciples

Posted on March 28, 2018 by pastormike

Someone once said to me; “Wouldn’t be wonderful to have sat at the feet of Jesus when He taught His disciples like Mary and Lazarus did (Luke 10:39; John 12:2)?”  Thankfully, the answer to that is that we have that … Continue reading →

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