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Compassion combined with Passion!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Pastor Wes

Having compassion on the lost and needy is of vital importance, but compassion alone gets nothing accomplished. Passion will motivate people to action.  But misguided passion can cause problems. When we combine our Compassion for a need with the Passion … Continue reading →

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Top Baptist Ministries – new website

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Pastor Wes

A new website that lists many Independent Baptist Ministries:  Evangelists, Resources, Colleges, and More.  Weekly updates and rankings are given as well. http://www.topbaptistministries.org/

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Why men have stopped singing in church – from www.churchformen.com

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pastor Wes

A great perspective on how congregational singing in general is fading away. http://churchformen.com/how-were-off-the-mark/why-men-have-stopped-singing-in-church/

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God revealing Himself to mankind!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Pastor Wes

God is not distant or removed from mankind.  We often struggle with the fact that God is not tangible or visible as material matter that we can relate to.  If God was material, mankind would attempt to define God, rationalize … Continue reading →

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The Almighty God of Creation!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Pastor Wes

God speaks to His people in Isaiah chapter 40 and reminds them that He is the God that has created all that we see and know. Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out … Continue reading →

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7 keys to having success in the ministry – Dr. Shelton Smith

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The following were given by Dr. Shelton Smith on March 5 at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dover, PA. 1) Stay fresh in the Word and with the Lord 2) Be prepared! 3) Get organized! 4) Keep the pulpit hot! 5) … Continue reading →

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10 Marks of unbalance in ministry – from www.paulchappell.com

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Pastor Wes
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Power of Preaching

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Pastor Wes

I assert that when there is true preaching people will come and listen to it … if the people are not attending places of worship I hold the pulpit to be primarily responsible.   Marryn Lloyd-Jones from his book Preaching and … Continue reading →

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What is prayer?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Pastor Wes

Prayer is not intended to get God to bend to our will and desires but rather to prepare our hearts to submit to His will and plan for us.  – Andy Stanley     We too often approach God as … Continue reading →

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Marriage is from God!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Pastor Wes

God has ordained government to establish rules and regulations for our lives.  Jesus even established the precedent and showed the importance of paying taxes.  Government today has established licensing in order to regulate and tax the citizens’ activities.  Government has … Continue reading →

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