Andy 
A Sunday School teacher once challenged all of her five and six year old students to memorize Psalm 23 over the course of their quarter together. She would regularly test them all on certain verses and they repeatedly did very well. The end of the quarter came and all of her students lined up against … Read more…
Surely you don’t know anyone who rejoices in the sins of others. Sadly that last sentence was written with a tinge of sarcasm because we all likely know more than one person who finds some delight in the shortcomings of others. Whether it is because of a grudge between people or because of some “holier … Read more…
Yesterday I read the incredible story of a man named Fauja Singh who is one of the newest entries into the Guinness Book of World Records. His record? Singh ran and completed a full marathon over the weekend…at the age of 100! Even at his advanced age he finished the race in just 8 hours, … Read more…
Yesterday I was out of town all day attending the Getwell Lectures therefore unable to post our sermon starter, but it will follow below. If you are within a reasonable driving distance of Memphis, TN I would highly encourage you to take a day and go to Getwell this week. Their lectures will continue through … Read more…
Jack Kuhatschek wrote that while studying in the Holy Lands he had a seminary professor who met a man claiming to have memorized the entire Old Testament – in Hebrew:“Needless to say, the astonished professor asked for a demonstration. A few days later they sat together in the man’s home. ‘Where shall we begin?’ asked … Read more…
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10). How often has that great verse been quoted, preached, and taught? Its truth has been realized in the hearts of Christian men throughout history who have been fortunate enough to win the hand of a godly woman. Life is so … Read more…
In his book, Balance, Ira North discussed the great success the Madison church had in growth and attributed much of it to their commitment to their young people. In that good book brother North noted: “I have observed that congregations that go all out for their young people seem to be the ones that enjoy … Read more…
The last few Sunday mornings in our Young Adult Bible class we have been discussing the final night of Jesus’ life in which he instituted the Lord’s Supper and was betrayed by Judas in Gethsemane. One thing emphasized in the material we’ve been covering has been particular points characterizing His prayer life which is one … Read more…
We live in a day of skepticism. I know that is a very broad and generic statement, but in many ways I believe it is true. Many people are skeptical of the Bible, we are skeptical about offers on infomercials because they seem too good to be true, we are skeptical when entering the marketplace … Read more…
Yesterday at Phillips Street we had a great start to our gospel meeting. With some congregations this annual event is dying out. We still believe they can be effective if done right and one way to do it right is to have a great preacher like Robert R. Taylor, Jr. as your speaker. Phillips Street … Read more…