Sparked by the beauty of a weekend of worship, Ben Winslett shares thoughts on what a church actually is supposed to be, from the scriptures.
Radio broadcast for June 2, 2024. Continue reading “What is the Church?”
What is the Church?
What’s Your Emphasis?
When your congregation meets, what is your emphasis? That could be a proverbial “can of worms.” In today’s broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers certain American religious phenomenon such as the “seeker sensitive” mentality in light of the Commission of Christ. In short, putting the emphasis on the “feel” of worship or framing worship in a way that targets the unchurched actually violates the Great Commission, which instructs ministers to go, preach, baptize, and teach. Listen for more! Continue reading “What’s Your Emphasis?”
Sustained by Grace (Grace for Grace, Part 2)
In our continuation of last week’s thoughts on the fact that we receive “grace for grace,” we shift our focus from our eternal deliverance to our daily sustenance. That is, God blesses us with sustaining grace through ordinary means throughout our lives, to nourish and grow us.
Radio broadcast for March 26, 2023. Continue reading “Sustained by Grace (Grace for Grace, Part 2)”
Working While Waiting
Last weeks message focused on the biblical encouragement to “wait” on the Lord in our trials. Today, we balance that though with a message on working. That is, as we wait on God, there are many things we need to be doing, particularly as a church. Continue reading “Working While Waiting”