At this point in Matthew’s narrative, this is now the second time Jesus has confronted the Pharisees on this same question – they do not get what Jesus means, that God has said He desires mercy above sacrifice. See: 9:13. … Continue reading
How few, even among professed Believers actually rest in Him instead of trying to establish and live in confidence in our own performance or righteousness. How many of us sincerely trying to serve and walk with Christ do not rest … Continue reading
The observation of Wilberforce regarding depravity, and the verses below from Isaac Watts, serve as a stark reminder to the Christian mind, why even democratic governments like our own representative republic, must one day crumble due to their own internal … Continue reading
(Now the Philistines had stopped and filled with earth all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father.)… And Isaac dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days … Continue reading
Masculinity is taking it on the chin from all sides these days. Some in our culture would tell us that masculinity in any way, shape or form is itself “toxic.” But knowing how it is that God made men and … Continue reading
A Paper delivered to the Reformation Society of Western NY on April 8, 2021 Reformation Society of Western New York Thursday, April 8th, 2021 Lessons Lifted, Learned and Listed Pastoring, Proverbs and the Christian Mind. Reid A. Ferguson Sr. Pastor … Continue reading
Growth in faith is not a matter of quantity, but of confidence. And it has 2 aspects. One for the Believer, and one for the Unbeliever. Faith is the “assurance”: This is for the Believer. When I am believing God, … Continue reading
Video for this sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/NxrrbwuLdFA Something Jim mentioned in his sermon last week reminded me of a conversation I was involved in a number of years ago. It was at one of our Pastor’s fellowships. We … Continue reading
Just in case you forgot your high school Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the ancient king of Ephyra – known better as Corinth. A devious sort of fellow, he eventually ticked off Zeus to the point that he was consigned to … Continue reading
Most people I know are at least somewhat familiar with what is known as “The Serenity Prayer.” Popularized by 12 Step programs – most notably Alcoholics Anonymous – It typically reads like the graphic above. And it is usually “prayed” … Continue reading
