Baptism is more than an important act of obedience, it is a symbolic rebirth and a public acknowledgment of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. It is also a biblical requirement to one’s salvation. According to scripture, to be saved believers must be baptized. These are the words of Jesus Christ: “He who believes and is […]
Category Archives: Bible Studies
You are what You eat
The bible features numerous verses written to act as a guideline for healthy eating habits. Though it is true the old and new testament greatly differ when describing which foods are acceptable for consumption, God’s message is clear: We are to eat fresh, unprocessed foods. Many of the heroes of faith, the Godly men of […]
Will Jesus know You upon judgment day?
Are you ready for Jesus’ return? Are you born again, have been baptized and involved in ministry? I hope you say yes to all three, otherwise you run the chance of being turned away at the pearly gates of heaven. Over the past few weeks, we have covered the help topic learning how, when and […]
Knowing who to Help
Knowing when and how to help others is an important part of one’s salvation however, knowing who to help is far more crucial. In a world filled with false prophets and evil doers, helping the right people can be tricky. In recent weeks, we talked about lending a helping hand to those in need. Much […]
Knowing how to Help
Ever since I was saved and accepted God’s commands as my guidebook, I have struggled with watching secular television. One of my favorite shows continues to be ER, an award winning drama series on NBC. My wife Elizabeth and I have been fans since the very first season over a decade ago. This week’s episode […]
Knowing when to Help
On Saturday as part of this ministry, I provided free wedding photography for two of God’s children. Serving the Lord using my skills and talents, I was glad to help document an extraordinary event that took place among an ordinary Florida park. (See pictorial at ChristianPhotographer.com) While I was shooting photographs at Picnic Island Park under […]
From spiritual babies to faithful adults
At this year’s Easter Sonrise, more than 50 people gave their lives to Christ and nearly 200 people were baptized in the Holy Spirit in the waters of Tampa Bay. While absolutely miraculous, these acts of faith must now become the starting line of a long, marathon like journey. Though accepting Christ as our Lord […]
How to resist Temptation
Actively involved in ministry for close to three years, I am often approached by individuals who are dealing with difficult issues. At the top of the list is temptation. I strongly believe every temptation provides us with an opportunity to do good or, to fail our Lord and do wrong. Since all of God’s children […]
Witnessing to Family and Friends
My older sister has been experiencing serious problems in her marriage for a while. She and her husband have been married for four years and have been hit hard with unemployment and financial problems, which began right before her wedding day and have been ceaseless ever since. She is a very private person, and her […]
Using our God given Gifts to serve the Lord
Pastor Dale delivered a message about the prosecution of Christians this week and pretty much put the congregation to sleep, again. Though Dale is a devoted solid beam of light, he is also hypnotic and often elusive. His sermons are too often not understood or even confusing. We all have a purpose driven by the […]