The Gospel of Christ Nothing should be of greater urgency than the salvation of our souls for we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23). If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the Truth is not in us (1 John 1:8). What is the consequence of…
Category: Evangelism & Preaching
Speak To The Rock
Speak To The Rock Pastor Jesse Gistand Audio sermon 11/05/2006 – 67m Numbers 20:1-13 Numbers 20:1-13 Then came the children of Israel, [even] the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. 2 And there was no water for the congregation:…
The Preaching of the Cross
The Preaching of the Cross But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Galatians 6:14 The Christian is instructed to deny himself and to bear his cross daily as he follows Christ. This is…
They That Were Scattered Abroad Went Everywhere Preaching The Word
They That Were Scattered Abroad Went Everywhere Preaching The Word There is a teaching that suggests that God only saves His elect via pulpit preaching and never (or rarely) from the faithful witnessing of a Christian to those about them. The belief is that most all witnessing, most all attempts to declare the Gospel, and to reason with the hearers,…
Declare, Cease, Reason, Persuade!
Declare, Cease, Reason, Persuade! By Curt Wildy Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore…
Blessed Preaching Distinguished
Blessed Preaching Distinguished By Curt Wildy In this post I want to look at the hallmarks of edifying preaching. Before I begin, I want to stress that no faithful preacher is perfect just as no other Christian is. Yes, even now, the Christian is absolutely perfect before God in Christ. By His one offering He hath perfected…
A Final Response To Jason Brown
A Final Response To Jason Brown By Curt Wildy Jason Brown, in response to my posted reply to him, had this to say about my argument that (1) the Lord Jesus Christ and Jehovah (Yahweh) God are one and the same and that (2) those Old Testament saints who had faith in Jehovah/Yahweh likewise had faith in Christ: Curt…
The Preaching Of Which Cross (Ours or His)?
The Preaching Of Which Cross? (Our or His) By Curt Wildy For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself,…
Daily Cross Series: Be Ready To Give An Answer (Part Two)
Be Ready To Give An Answer Study To Show Thyself Approved Part Two By Curt Wildy Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets (Luke 6:26). Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12). And…
Daily Cross Series: Be Ready To Give An Answer (Part One)
Be Ready To Give An Answer Study To Show Thyself Approved Part One By Curt Wildy Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets (Luke 6:26). Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12). And…
Spiritual Wrestlings 