Foundational Truth - Man is fallen and now lives under the curse of sin. Text: Genesis 3 In last week's sermon we looked at the conditions that made it possible for man to fall: his moral nature and the presence of a genuine moral choice. In this week's sermon we will look more closely at … Continue reading The Long Way Down
Author: nsbeal
I am a pastor (Immanuel Baptist Church), husband, father, and lighting rep. So I have lots of time to spare! I'm interested in lots of things, like home remodeling, literature, gardening, and writing.
The Redemption of Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist who vaulted to public fame (or infamy) following his stand against Ontario's Bill C-16. As such, a man who would have been solidly a "liberal" in the 80's and 90's became somewhat of a hero to conservatives. I first came across him following his interview with Cathy Newman a … Continue reading The Redemption of Jordan Peterson
The Fall of Man
Text: Genesis 3 Foundation #4 - Mankind has rebelled against God and now lives under the curse of sin. Introduction: In the 1967 film El Dorado, a gunfighter named Cole Thornton (played by John Wayne) helps his old friend Sherrif P Hara (RObert Mitchum) defend a family's ranch from a merciless competitor. When Cole returns … Continue reading The Fall of Man
The God Who Speaks
Text: Genesis 2:15-19. For the complete sermon visit our Youtube page here. Introduction Between the Atheist and the Agnostic, we must admit that the Agnostic is the greater wuss. This is because the Atheist takes to himself the burden of actually proving something - the non-existence of God - which is a very heavy burden … Continue reading The God Who Speaks
Into the Promised Land of Classical Education
The title is a little tongue in cheek if you know anything about Israel's entrance into the Promised Land. Any promise that an educational system is going to be idyllic will be found to be false, just as anything in life that promises to be idyllic will be false. Marriage, child-rearing, work, art...these are all … Continue reading Into the Promised Land of Classical Education
Public Education Exodus
Prior to Covid-19 we had already decided that if possible, we would not be sending our kids to public schools. With the state of the Fall semester in many school districts in flux, I think there are many parents who are-for the first time-considering an alternative to public education, so I thought it might be … Continue reading Public Education Exodus
Thoughts on Grace Community Church’s Decision to Remain Open
Grace Community Church, pastored by John MacArthur, has issued a public statement which explains their refusal to comply with a California ban on the assembling of church services. The statement is titled Christ, not Ceasar, is Head of the Church and can be found here. As someone who has benefited from MacArthur's writings over the … Continue reading Thoughts on Grace Community Church’s Decision to Remain Open
5 (Theological) Reasons A Man Should Change His Own Oil
For whatever reason, the mechanics I tend to use have been really busy lately and so it occurred to me that as I am a competent adult male I should start changing my own oil. This led to replacing a failed power steering pump, which led me to consider the whole concept of maintaining my … Continue reading 5 (Theological) Reasons A Man Should Change His Own Oil
Who Is that Unmasked Man?
How should Christians respond to mask mandates?
The Word of God is not Bound
Sunday Encouragement
Nathan Writes 