Has your burden of sin been removed?
The Psalmist records the words of God, “I relieved his shoulder of the burden, his hands were freed from the basket.” Psalm 81:6
The Psalmist instructs the people of God to give praise …
March 13, 2013 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
Have you meditated on the gospel today?
The Christian’s primary business or enterprise is to live and proclaim the gospel. Regardless of our status, career, family life, interests or hobbies the gospel must saturate our entire life. Does it?
Actors …
March 12, 2013 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
A good Calvinist, which I claim to be, believes and rests in the biblical truth that salvation can only be accomplished by God’s powerful grace. Yes, we are totally depraved. Yes, we are irresistibly drawn by the power of God. …
January 17, 2013 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
In this post from Faith’s Checkbook Charles Spurgeon teaches us the path to divine reward.
“He who waters will also be watered himself.” Proverbs 11:25
If I carefully consider others, God will consider me and will reward me. This is …
January 15, 2013 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
Recently I have been reading John Piper’s book “Future Grace.” The book is one of his life works and is the culmination of a series of messages that he preached at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The book is a powerful book …
December 17, 2012 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
Several years ago my grandmother gave our family a nativity devotional. I had rendered it all but useless in my lack of consideration of its content. My wife read from it last night and it sparked my desire to read …
December 14, 2012 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
How do I apply the gospel as a believer?
Christians often lose sight of the gospel as they journey down the road of faith. The gospel message that placed you on the path that leads to the narrow gate can …
October 17, 2012 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall
God has assigned that man is to work while on the earth. He must toil and labor to provide for himself and his family. This labor is one that never ceases. He is to work daily to provide for his …
October 5, 2012 in Pastors Blog by brentsmall