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How do Churches Grow?

Rush — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:27:06 +0000

God can grow churches however He pleases. But it does seem that He has set forth ordained means in the Scriptures through which He will typically build and grow His churches. If we are to discover the means God typically uses to grow healthy churches, there is perhaps nowhere better to turn than to the [...]

To My Readership

Rush — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:39:23 +0000

To the 3 or 4 people who actually read this stuff:

Wednesday, January 2, 1723

Rush — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:36:47 +0000

Isn't it comforting to see that even those who we consider most prized among Christians, struggle as we?

The Baptist Catechism of 1813 – Q. 4.

Rush — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:33:24 +0000

Q. 4. How may we know there is a God? A. The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God (Rom. 1:18-20; Ps. 19:1-3; Acts 17:24); but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners (1 Cor. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:14-17).

The Baptist Catechism of 1813 – Q. 3.

Rush — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:30:17 +0000

Q. 3. Ought every one to believe there is a God? A. Everyone ought to believe there is a God (Heb. 6:4-6); and it is their great sin and folly who do not (Ps. 14:1).

The Baptist Catechism of 1813 – Q. 2.

Rush — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:39 +0000

Q. 2. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, (Ps. 86:9; Isa. 60:21; Rom. 11:36; I Cor. 6:20; 10:31; Rev. 4:11) and to enjoy him for ever (Ps. 16:5-11; 144:15; Isa. 12:2; Luke 2:10; Phil. 4:4; Rev. 21:3-4).

The Baptist Catechism of 1813 – Q. 1

Rush — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:49:35 +0000

Q.1 - Who is the first and chiefest being? A. God is the first and chiefest being (Is. 44:6; 48:12; Ps. 97:9).

Intro to The Baptist Catechism of 1813

Rush — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:13:10 +0000

The Baptist Catechism of 1813: There is a wealth of treasure in the exercise of such study. To some this may sound silly or boring, but don't knock it till you try it. Try it here...And there's a good chance you will end up smiling more than ole Richard.

Caring for Aging Parents

Rush — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:55:17 +0000

Recently, a pastor-friend of a pastor-friend went on a search for a few resources helpful in caring for aging parents. A few others joined in on the search and here is a bit of what we came up with. If you are caring for aging parent, perhaps these resources will encourage and equip you.

Three Reasons to Join a Church

Rush — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:45:47 +0000

Why should a new Christian join a local church? Here are three simple reasons.