Category Archives: Bible Studies

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Matt R.

On Sunday evening, June 6th, I tried something I have been wanting to do for a while.  In an effort to help our people grow in appreciation of the hymns we sing, I preached a sermon based on the text … Continue reading →

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How Devoted Am I?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Matt R.

Reading through the book of 1 Samuel I came across an interesting verse in 1 Samuel 5:5 – “Therefore neither the priests of Dagon nor all who enter Dagon’s house tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Ministerial/Occupational Joy

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Matt R.

I came across this article on the front page of one of my seminary notebooks.  Dr. Mark Minnick in a seminary class on preaching.  I remember receiving a challenge on first reading it and again received that challenge.  I thought … Continue reading →

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“Preparation for Sunday”

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Matt R.

On Saturday I have asked Christ to make me sensitive tomorrow to needs of people in the body who are hurting. I have solved the “Sunday clothes hassle” by making sure that what I will wear is ready today. I … Continue reading →

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Lesson from Job

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Matt R.

A Summary Lesson from the Book of Job: To believe God with or without evidence simply because He has spoken, to submit to God with or without understanding because He is sovereign and good, to worship God with or without … Continue reading →

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