I have been using the “closing prayer” of the sermon as the prayer of confession, keyed to the sermon theme. Again, this is always pre-scripted. Today, I wassupposedto lead into the prayer with the following preamble. But, for reasons even I don’t understand, I skipped it. But I...
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August 24, 2024:Introduction to “Types of the Antichrist”(Message begins at the 6′ 45″ mark. In this message, Pastor Ben Hickam begins by showing and commenting on a video of the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics. Then he reads and comments on certain relevant Scriptures. This se...
The Protestant Reformation. Outside of biblically recorded events and the closing of the canon of Scripture, it is arguably the most important event in church history, and one of the most important events in world history as well, yet many Christians today are unaware of this landmark incident...
Amish church begins with 20-30 minutes of singing from theAusbund hymnal. It includes two sermons, one shorter (20 min) and a second longer (one hour, each delivered by a different minister),Biblereadings, kneeling prayer, and closing singing. Read anin-depth account of Amish church service...
St. George temple rededicatory prayer: President Holland’s tribute to the ‘weary but believing pioneer hands’ who built ‘a hallowed masterpiece’ 2023-12-12 ‘We desire to be more like those Saints of the… First Presidency announces dedication, open house dates for 3 temples — in Utah...
Lent, as even non-Christians know, is the religious season of preparation leading up to Easter. It’s the time to reflect inward, with more attention to prayer and the Good Book, less attention to “shortcomings” (sins, people), more charitable service to others, and finally, a cruel li...
Once we have a clear account of when a belief is justified, once I can know that I am, in the words of Plantinga, within my “epistemic rights” in holding a certain belief, then doesn’t this risk closing off the critical conversation with others that Simmons advocates? Simmons seems ...
In closing, the Scriptures exhort us: 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith. (Ga...
to Adopt the Declaration of Trust, the Declaration of Trust, and the Appendix. Pastor Stewart then teaches more on God’s order and Satan’s attacks on that order. His teaching is mainly from some Pauline Epistles. Finally, the meeting ends with questions and comments and a closing prayer....