Last week was one of the most impactful weeks I have had in some time. I was part of a team that traveled to Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, for a week of ministry. Our team left on Saturday, May 25th with ten folks from Lakeside, five from Valleydale Baptist and four from McElwainContinue reading “Incredible Week in Brazil”
Category Archives: Church
UPDATED 2022: The best study Bible
Frequently, I am asked which study Bible I recommend. If you want to dig into the Word, then a good study Bible is the best investment you can make. The best study Bibles are like a commentary on the entire Bible, along with informative maps, charts, and articles. In a good study Bible, the crossContinue reading “UPDATED 2022: The best study Bible”
Lord, take over a worship service again.
Once a church reaches a certain point, the services must be planned and prepared for in a greater way. In order to have a quality choir and orchestra, the music they share in worship must be planned and prepared ahead of time. In order to have the audio-visual elements that are now standard in manyContinue reading “Lord, take over a worship service again.”
The Inerrancy & Authority of the Bible
It seems like the issues just keep coming. In 2015 the issue was marriage; now in 2016 the issue is bathrooms. I shutter to even think of what the 2017 issue could be. There is pressure to compromise on every side. Increasingly, leaders in many areas of our culture insist that all must get onContinue reading “The Inerrancy & Authority of the Bible”
Good reasons to be Southern Baptist
Particularly in the last decade, new models of “doing church” and churches working together (networks rather than denominations) have arisen. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Many of these churches and networks are preaching the gospel of Christ, seeing people come to faith, and taking the gospel to the world. Much has been writtenContinue reading “Good reasons to be Southern Baptist”
Leading the people of God
“For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you—” (Titus 1:5, NKJV) Titus was a Gentile who had come to faith in Christ – possibly even led to Christ by the Apostle Paul himself. ForContinue reading “Leading the people of God”
Why I have a picture of Spurgeon in my office
Not long ago, a pastor friend of mine was surprised to see a portrait of the great English pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon on the wall of my office near my desk. “You’re not a Calvinist, why do you have a picture of Spurgeon?” It was a good question. It was also my joy to explainContinue reading “Why I have a picture of Spurgeon in my office”
One pastor’s thoughts on the International Mission Board situation
In recent days, I have had a number of people both inside and outside the church I serve who asked me my thoughts on the well-publicized financial issues at the International Mission Board. I decided to share them here in hopes that it will encourage people to become more informed and prayerful. First of all,Continue reading “One pastor’s thoughts on the International Mission Board situation”
PRAY – more than a message series
In 20+ years as a pastor, I have preached many message series. I have no illusions that everyone remembers everything I say. Instead, I pray that something I say in every message speaks to every person who hears the message. However, over the last two Sundays I have begun a message series that has shakenContinue reading “PRAY – more than a message series”
Challenging trends in the same-sex marriage debate
As a pastor, I use words every week in my speaking and writing. I am also an observer of the words people use, the arguments people make, and how they make their arguments. In recent months, I have seen a definite shift in terms of the debate regarding same-sex marriage in our culture. As aContinue reading “Challenging trends in the same-sex marriage debate”
gregcorbin.com 