The Gospel in Red, White and Blue

Isaiah 1:18 About once in a decade our nation’s birthday, July the 4th, coincides with the Lord’s Day. On those special Sundays, Independence Day is known in some circles as “Red, White and Blue Sunday.”   The best remembered was in 1976, the 200th birthday of the USA.Regardless of the day, July the Fourth is a […]

Send a Great Revival

Acts 2 Introduction: Peerless British pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) shares the following in his sermon titled “The Great Revival” preached Sunday morning, March 28th, 1858 at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens:  “My soul has been made exceedingly full of happiness, by the tidings of a great revival of religion throughout the United States.  […]

God’s Plan for Sharing

Matthew 28:18-20 “As many as three out of four people die in North America without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”[1]  Where do people go without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?  According to the Bible the answer is hell.  They go forever to this place of torment without God and without hope.  Someone said […]

A 1st Century Vision for the 21st Century Church

Acts 2:14-47 1) The 21st century church, particularly in America, is suffering an “Identity Crisis.” It is not sure who it is or what it should be doing. It is uncertain how to measure its health and recognize its success. One part of the spectrum says it must be seeker-sensitive and purpose-driven, relevant, positive, and even attractive. Another challenges it […]