Growing in the Word

I came across an insightful piece last week written by blogger Matt Walsh (read his post here). In it, he makes the distinction between capitalism (which he is for, and I am too) and consumerism. Capitalism doesn’t automatically mean consumerism. Sadly, our culture doesn’t understand this distinction. Walsh writes about the intersection of consumerism and the […]

When we go through storms in life- trials, pain, heartache, stress, etc.- Christians almost always ask “Why?”  We want to know the purpose behind pain.  We know from the Scripture and from experience that God sometimes sends or allows hardship in our lives to correct us when we have strayed from him or to teach […]

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from August 25th, 2013. “Succeeding in Storms.” 1 Peter 5:6-11.

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from August 18th, 2013. “Leading and Serving in God’s Church.” 1 Peter 5:1-5.

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from August 11th, 2013. “What’s the Purpose of Pain?” 1 Peter 4:12-19.

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from August 4th, 2013. “Living in Light of the End.” 1 Peter 4:7-11

One of the earliest martyrdoms recorded by the early church was that of Polycarp, the Bishop of Smryna, in the mid second century.  According to multiple sources, Polycarp was a student of the Apostle John.  Polycarp was killed by government authorities because he refused to burn incense to Caesar and make the required statement, “Caesar […]

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from July 28th, 2013.

Some of the toughest times we face in life cause us to lose sight of the full truth that God is with us in the storm and is the victor over sin, death, disease, and injustice that cause the storms. The Battle of Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history.  It occurred […]

Morning service from Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK from July 21th, 2013.