Author Archives: PastorDave

CHRIST: Reclaiming the Creation [2 Peter 3.5-13]

Posted on March 16, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 6 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 8.20 – 9.29 & 2 Peter 3.5-13 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ Since what we are looking for here in … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: The Ark that Saves Us [1 Peter 3.18-22]

Posted on March 9, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 5 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 5.1 – 8.19 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ This next study section in CHRIST IN GENESIS is a rather lengthy … Continue reading →

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A GENTLE HEART | Pastor J. R. Miller (1840-1912)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by PastorDave

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” Matthew 11:29 “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:1 “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . gentleness.” Galatians 5:22 “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Philippians 4:5 “Be … Continue reading →

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‘Deconstruction’ = ‘The Way of Cain’

Posted on February 29, 2024 by PastorDave

I fear that so much of what is nowadays called by the self-exalting and self-vaunting ‘deconstruction’ or ‘ex-vangelical’ is nothing other than the age-old ‘way of Cain’ (Jude, verses 8-11): willful rejection and rebellion against what they know in their … Continue reading →

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PRAYING: OUR TRUE EXERCISE OF OUR TRUE FAITH IN GOD

Posted on February 27, 2024 by PastorDave

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. ~Hebrews 11.6 You have to exercise faith to really, truly pray. … Continue reading →

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Don’t be the pesky little gnat

Posted on February 18, 2024 by PastorDave

I came across this quote by Pastor Mark Dever the other day, and it got me to thinking…“So many times I’ve seen men, particularly young men, act as if real leadership is shown in correcting others. That’s why young men’s … Continue reading →

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No ‘self-made’ men

Posted on January 31, 2024 by PastorDave

God does not call, choose, or use a ‘self-made’ man. Anyone who seeks to be a ‘self-made’ man has only a mess with which to work to begin with, and only a bigger mess to make for all his efforts. … Continue reading →

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“Hail, Tanya, Full of Grace!”

Posted on January 27, 2024 by PastorDave

28 January 2024 “HAIL, TANYA, FULL OF GRACE! THE LORD IS WITH THEE, AND WE ARE BLESSED THOU ART WITH US!” Dear Tanya, I have written Pastor York a separate letter of thanks and appreciation; but I think he would … Continue reading →

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A ‘FAREWELL’ TESTIMONY TO OUR PASTOR HERSHAEL W. YORK

Posted on January 27, 2024 by PastorDave

28 January 2024 Dear Pastor York, Here on the day of your final sermon and service with us as our Senior Pastor, please allow Debbie and me to once again express our deepest love and gratitude to you for the … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: The Better ‘Word’ of His Blood [Hebrews 12.24]

Posted on January 20, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 4 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 4.1-25 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ We have now come to chapter 4 of Genesis as we continue our quest … Continue reading →

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