03.31.06
Posted in Uncategorized, Church Events, All at 8:07 pm by Pastor Bill
Are there any connections between historical Israelite ceremonies and contemporary Christianity? 
We will be having a special presentation called “Messiah in the Passover” on wednesday, April 5th at Hyde Park Baptist Church. Our presenter will be Alan Shore Read the rest of this entry »
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03.28.06
Posted in All, Teaching at 5:57 pm by Pastor Bill
About 20 years ago I commented to my mother ( a lifelong public school teacher) that if I had to choose my career over again, I would like to become a teacher. I have since realized that we are all teachers…in whatever walk of life we follow. As I look back at my various jobs, I see that I have been engaged in training, instructing or ‘teaching’ fellow employees on every stop. And now being a pastor, one of my main priorities is Read the rest of this entry »
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03.21.06
Posted in All, Book Reviews at 5:57 pm by Pastor Bill
This is the title of a great book and also a description of our Church and our approach to ministry. The book is written by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander. It addresses the shortcomings of the various ‘models’ of ministry, including the purpose driven, postmodern, emergent, and house-church fads. The premise of the book is that God will build His church His way, on His Word, the gospel. Our focus in ministry must be God-ward, not man-ward. If our focus is truly God-ward, we will of couse be involved in ministry to men and women, but we will not allow their opinions or ‘felt-needs’ to determine our approach to ministry. Only God knows the ‘true-needs’ of mankind, and He addresses all of them in His word, and by His Spirit, often using believers to share in those needs. We must treat people with compassion and respect, while giving God His rightful place as Master and King.
The measure of our success as a church is not our size, our finances, our programs or our acceptance by the community, but our success is gauged by our faithfulness to preaching and living God’s word.
What is the focus of your church? How do you measure success? Where does your power come from?
Romans 1:16… “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who believes”.
For more information or books by Mark Dever, check out www.9marks.org
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03.16.06
Posted in All at 6:11 pm by Pastor Bill
For my first post I have finally found the time to share some of my experiences at the Shepherds Conference at Grace Community Church, hosted by John MacArthur, Jr. First of all, it was an absolutely great time of refreshing and challenge. I have heard all of the speakers before and enjoy their sharing from God’s Word in relevant and God-honoring fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
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