Pastoral Visitations "And when they had come to him, he said to them: 'You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Bill Thraillkill, the Pastor of Back Creek PCA which was founded in 1805, shared a letter with me last year that he had discovered in the archives of his church. The letter from the 1870s was from then Pastor...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Providence PCA to Host Bible Conference in August On August 25th and 26th we will be hosting a Bible Conference entitled: “Bearing the Sword: What the Bible Says About War and Capital Punishment.” Our speakers will be Professor Tony...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I was recently involved in an online discussion of the optimal length for sermons. Some thought that we must preach for such and such a time whether it be one hour or 20 minutes. As I considered that I felt compelled to go back and study some of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Bible Study Today at 6:30 P.M. we will studying Psalm 59. Remember, while being part of a mid-week Bible Study is not something required of all Christians, it is beneficial to all Christians, especially as it serves to strengthen our faith and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Why is it important that Reformed Churches Deal with the Federal Vision? Many today are of the opinion that too much time and labor is being spent in dealing with the problem of the rise of Federal Vision (FV) theology in Reformed Churches,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Recommended Reading In his closing words in 2 Peter 3:17-18 the Apostle leaves his readers with a stirring exhortation: “You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This evening we will be having a fellowship dinner before evening worship (the theme is "Sub Sandwiches") and the Lord's Supper at 4:45 PM. Remember as always, that if you don’t have any of the items above to hand, to come anyway. Please,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
WHY WE WORSHIP THE WAY WE DO Appendix: Vestments "Under the apostles there was great simplicity in administering the Lord’s Supper. Their immediate successors made some additions to the dignity of the ordinance, which are not to be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
WHY WE WORSHIP THE WAY WE DO Occasional Elements of Worship Religious Oaths, Vows, Solemn Fastings, and Thanksgivings Upon Special Occasions "Stated festival-days, commonly called holy-days, have no warrant in the Word of God; but a day may...[ abbreviated | read entire ]