West Main Baptist Church

Fallen Pastor: A Book Review

Ben — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:30:12 +0000

There are few topics that evoke as much widespread and intense emotion as that of a pastor falling into moral failure, especially adultery. The “man of God” stands as an under-shepherd over Jesus’ flock, who is the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:1-4). He is the primary representative of the church to the community. He is [...]

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Biblical Worship 12: Redemption-Motivated

Ben — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:22 +0000

We now turn to our final essential of biblical worship, which is redemption-motivated. Worship is to be motivated by redemption, and here are some signs worship has redemption in its ministry...

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Biblical Worship 11: Lifestyle-Oriented

Ben — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:52:24 +0000

A few years ago, the band Casting Crowns released an anthem that really gets to the heart of worship. It was called “Lifesong” and part of the lyrics said this: Empty hands held high, Such small sacrifice; If not joined with my life, I sing in vain tonight. May the words I say, And the [...]

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Bethlehem’s King and Bread

Ben — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:34 +0000

O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, The silent stars go by. Every year the city of Bethlehem plays center-stage again to the most wonderful story ever told. We read in Luke 2 that a census was being taken of the entire Roman Empire of [...]

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Biblical Worship 10: God-Glorifying

Ben — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:04 +0000

Worship is a multifaceted thing. As we continue our look at the essentials of biblical worship, another essential is that it is to be God-Glorifying in all it does. Worship is God-Glorifying when it...

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How Long, O Lord? – Love

Ben — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:31:03 +0000

This week we continue the season of Advent by lighting the 4th candle, the candle of love. Our 2011 Advent theme is “How Long, O Lord?” and each week we’ll be looking at a passage of Scripture that focuses on the Second Coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. Our text this week comes from Revelation [...]

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Biblical Worship 09: Self-Humbling

Ben — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:37 +0000

We've looked at several essentials to biblical worship so far, but one that cannot be overlooked is that biblical worship must be self-humbling. Why is it crucial worship be filled with humility? First of all, humility is crucial because of our...

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How Long, O Lord? – Joy

Ben — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:38:24 +0000

This week we continue the season of Advent by lighting the 3rd candle, the pink candle of peace. Our 2011 Advent theme is “How Long, O Lord?” and each week we’ll be looking at a passage of Scripture that focuses on the Second Coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. Our text this week comes from [...]

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Biblical Worship 08: Heart-Felt

Ben — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:08:09 +0000

In my last article on “mind-provoking worship” I pointed you to Jesus’ words in Matthew 22:37. Let me point you there again, YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND. Last time I focused on the mind. This time I want to [...]

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Biblical Worship 07: Spirit-Driven

Ben — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:26:42 +0000

Today I want to look at the biblical worship essential of being Spirit-driven. In Acts 1 the apostles were commanded to wait and not proceed until prompted by the Spirit of God. The early leaders of the Church in Acts 6 were to be men “filled with the Holy Spirit.” The written revelation of God forming the canon was written by “holy men moved by the Holy Spirit.”...

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