Call of Duty
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew...
Seven Core Values of Church Planting
The Liberty Church Network (LCN) is the arm of our ministry that oversees our church planting and pastoral training efforts. We have assembled a wonderful group of pastors and leaders who have a mindset for winning their towns for Christ. I serve as...
What Do You Fear?
Our friends at Potential Church in Wellford, S.C., recently conducted a sermon series that asked the question, “What do you fear?” Pastor Lance Martin says we all need to overcome some type of fear and by doing so we can recapture the joy of serving God....
The True Spirit of Christmas
I love to be with my family at Christmas and to recall warm Christmases I spent with my late father and mother and others who are now in heaven. I also love to find ways to help those in need, particularly at Christmas when gift-giving has such importance....
A Theme of Christmas: God Will Provide
As I previously noted, the Christmas story did not begin in the manger. It began in the Garden of Eden, when sin entered the picture. Adam and Eve, realizing their sin, saw they needed a covering for their nakedness. Furthermore, so arrived the need for Jesus to come...
What’s the Point of Christmas?
If you ask the question in the above headline to people in our nation, you’ll get a lot of varying answers. People will talk about gift-giving, visiting family, big meals, listening to great music, feelings of good cheer, blockbuster movies, and maybe a few Bah...
The Ministry of Angels and the Birth of Jesus
My friend Dr. Elmer Towns says, “A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for a divine purpose.” The virgin birth of Jesus is one of the foundations of Christianity and a miracle that continues to astound us today. There are several notable...
Guarding Against Deception
Jude is a small book in the back of our Bibles and some might think, because of its slight dimension, that it doesn’t have much to say. However, Jude is a true powerhouse of a book, one that gives wise warning to Christians to stay away from false...
Men of Betrayal
The news these days is full of stories about powerful men taking advantage of their positions to assault young women or young men. It’s shocking each night as we turn on the news and see new examples. The British historian Lord Acton stated in 1887 that “Power tends...
The Faithfulness of God
As a pastor, I frequently talk to believers about the faithfulness of God. Quite often, I visit hospital rooms where a saint of God is experiencing their final days. Usually it is I who comes out of the room encouraged because I see in those dear...
Are You Discouraged?
Do you ever look at our nation and feel a sense of discouragement? Maybe you see the unrest that seems to be breaking out more and more. Or maybe you hear the false teachings that are occurring. Or maybe you think that the church is losing the battle for...
Mercy and Grace
Mercy and grace are sometimes tough things to give. But they are always wonderful to receive. The idea of extending forgiveness when we have been wronged is an issue sometimes. But we want to tell you that if you want relationships to thrive or be restored, we must...