Hey Guys,I recently listened to the podcast: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.For those of you that might not know, Mars Hill was a church planted by Mark Driscol in Seattle, Washington in 1996. Mars Hill went from a small church plant to running around 15,000 in attendance in around 15 campuses. The growth happened rapidly. They held an Easter service at Quest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks. T...  Read More

Good morning,I hope you will join us in our "Mighty 90" campaign. Now, I don't want you to get the wrong idea about what we are doing. This campaign is not about New Hope Baptist Church simply attempting to drum up money. This campaign is about showing you the freedom and blessings God grants to those that are obedient to Him. God tells us to test Him in our tithing:8“Will a man rob God? Yet you a...  Read More

Good morning,I am so excited about our "Community" series. I believe it is important for us to understand how God has ordered the church, designed the church to function, and how each member is to plug into His order and design for the church. We were never meant to "do" the Christian life in isolation. We are to be a community of faith.This week I will focus on the process that God has set for Hi...  Read More

Good morning,I know that this should go without saying, but it needs to be said. God's will for every believer is to serve Him. In a world that is growing increasingly selfish, we are called to die to self. God may not call you to give up what He has called someone else to give up, but you should be willing to give up any and everything for Him gladly.37“He who loves father or mother more than Me ...  Read More

Good morning,There are some people that get bent out of shape when you dare say that men are called, by God, to lead their family. The reality is that men are called, by God, to lead their family. It is true that women are loved equally by God. It is true that women have an equal inheritance from God. None of those things are the issue. God has given men and women different roles. This should not ...  Read More

Good morning,Two of my articles this week will deal specifically with men. However, this article is for everyone.I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone say, “I just don’t know what God’s will for my life is.”My response is, “Really?” How is it possible that you have no idea what God’s will for your life is? Do you honestly believe that God has put you in some kind of maze, and you mu...  Read More

Good morning,The 2023 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting is finally here. The actual business of the convention will begin Tuesday morning. The last several annual meetings have had their fair share of notable moments that were filled with tension. There will, no doubt, be some of those moments this year. We have a few "big" issues that seem to be rising to the top.Who can be a pastorThe S...  Read More

Good morning,Where do Scripture and Prayer rank in your life? Now, I know what answer people will give with their lips. I'm not asking for that answer. I'm asking where Scripture and Prayer rank in your daily living. Do you even notice if you miss a day?Scripture and Prayer should be so foundational in our daily lives that it would inconceivable that we would ever miss out on our time with Scriptu...  Read More

Good morning,I'm afraid that "Christians" are the worst procrastinators on the planet. Too many think that they will have time, one day, to "serve" God. They just don't have the time to do things for God today. The problem is you have no idea how much time you have on this earth. I have talked with numerous people that were about to pass into eternity and I have never heard one person say that the...  Read More

Good morning,I will make this statement over and over again. Dyer, Tn has a dire need. That dire need is the gospel of Jesus Christ. We would all agree, I assume, that people who die without Christ will spend an eternity in hell because they rejected the Only Begotten Son of God. This statement hurts to say, but it is true nonetheless. Jesus Christ died so that people could be saved. Jesus Christ ...  Read More

Good morning,I feel like the title to this article definitely catches the eye. I believe it's my use of the word "demands" that really does the trick. I'm sure some will read that title and ask, "Is that really true?" The answer is, yes, it is true. Jesus will not force anyone to call Him Lord, but an answer must be given, will be given. Your response to Jesus will either happen on this side of et...  Read More

Good morning,We have all heard someone say, "That's not fair. I deserved this thing or that thing." We talk a lot about "fair" when we believe we are the victim of some great injustice, but what about when we are the perpetrator of the great injustice. Do we want what is fair then, or do we want forgiveness? I think we all know the answer to that question.23for all have sinned and fall short of th...  Read More