Judas in the Mirror – Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. Better to have an enemy who slaps you in the face than a friend who stabs you in the back. You don’t expect betrayal from a friend. But for there to be betrayal there must be trust. The saddest thing...

No is Not Enough – Thoughts on Fasting

Fasting is an exercise in self-denial and self-discipline to abstain from food. Going without food or drink for any period of time is a form of fasting. “Breakfast” means to ‘break a fast.’ Many ancient pagans believed that demons could enter the body through...

An Extravagant Act of Love for Jesus

The story of the anointing of Jesus is found in three Gospels – Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8. A recent sermon I preached about this event reminded me that Jesus deserves every opportunity to show our love to Him. Jesus has just a few hours left to...

Lessons from a Famous Mom, Mary

I think beyond a doubt, the most famous mother, and probably woman, in history is Mary the mother of Jesus. I want us to look at the characteristics of the woman that God chose to raise His son. As we look at Mary we will see that she is a wonderful example of a mom,...

How to do BIG THINGS for GOD

  In May 1966 Jerry Falwell graduated from Baptist Bible College. 60 years later, his son, Jonathan, came for a visit. He is the 2016 commencement speaker of BBC. Jonathan let us know of a time when he visited BBC campus with his dad. They went to his old dorm...