Worship That Honors God

High Priest

“‘A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is My respect?’ says the Lord of hosts… ‘Oh that there were one among you who would shut the gates, that you might not uselessly kindle fire on […]

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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?

Crucifixion

Many people talk about our purpose as Christians in terms that seem to have reduced it to things that pertain to this world – loving others, being a good neighbor, being part of a close-knit community of Christians, and so on. All those are good and important, but is that all there is to being […]

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Producing and Developing Disciples

Seedlings

Paul told Timothy of his responsibility to take “the things which [he] heard from [Paul]” and “entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). The apostle then mentioned three “occupations” that illustrated Timothy’s work – soldiers, athletes, and farmers. “Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of […]

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Different Perspectives

Shadows

Each person has a different background, upbringing, life experience, education, and so on. Therefore, we approach things with a unique perspective. Because of this, people can look at one event, fact, or piece of information and react very differently. A simple example of this is in the realm of sports. A fan of one team […]

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Top 5 on Plain Bible Teaching in 2024

Plain Bible Teaching Top 5 in 2024

We have reached the end of 2024, so it is time for the annual “Top 5” post on Plain Bible Teaching. It is always interesting to go back and see what content has been viewed the most. It also gives me an idea of what materials have been most helpful to others. If you missed […]

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Sermons with “Stickers”

Myhr: Points Filed Off

In the book Sketches of Our Mountain Pioneers, Preston Gray spoke highly of the preaching of A. I. Myhr (1855-1933). He also recalled a criticism Myhr made of another unnamed preacher. “Myhr’s visits to all our churches were great occasions. The people soon learned to expect something. He was a thinker, and positively despised sluggish […]

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Calling Names of False Teachers

Preacher pointing

At the beginning of his short epistle, Jude said Christians are to “contend earnestly for the faith” (Jude 3).  This includes “destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Therefore, of necessity, we must oppose false doctrine and those who teach error. However, when it comes to […]

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