Short paragraph - a brief summary. Tell us about your sermon today. I'm always interested to hear what other guys are preaching on. … [Read more...] about What’s Your Sermon Today?
A Voices Forum: Should a Pastor Have Close Friends in His Church?
When I was a young whippersnapper like many of you here, I disdained some older pastors who stood somewhat aloof from their congregations. I determined to be myself, to be vulnerable, to be "real" with my congregation. I had my closest friends within the congregation. I refused to be called anything but Dave, rejecting any honorific titles. But as time went on, I began to notice something. This may come as a bit of shock to some of you, but I am not perfect. No, really, I'm not kidding. I have flaws. And what I found is that a lot of people in my churches had trouble dealing with seeing … [Read more...] about A Voices Forum: Should a Pastor Have Close Friends in His Church?
An Argument for the Supremacy of Baseball (by Bill Gernenz)
Editor: Bill is a pastor in East Texas and blogs at Broken and Undone. Enjoying some good banter over at SBC Voices, somebody made the argument that football was better than baseball AND that it would continue to replace baseball as America’s Nat’l pastime. Obviously that is insane… over a century of baseball cannot possibly be overrun by mere decades with the pigskin. So, having consulted with other baseball lists, here are substantive reasons (unlike those offered in support of football) for the supremacy of baseball over other sports (in no particular order). Spring … [Read more...] about An Argument for the Supremacy of Baseball (by Bill Gernenz)
A Case for Cessationism: A Response to Dave Miller
Jared Moore has asked us to remove his posts. There are a handful, like this article, which we've turned into a summary and left the comments section posted. Responding to Dave Miller's Article, "God told me that the Bible does NOT teach Cessationism" Jared Moore listed 16 disagreements, a few of which are summarized here: 1) He's overly simplistic and dismissive. It's undeniable that for over 1600 years of church history, the miraculous spiritual gifts were inactive in the church. They were only present among heretics... 3) He argues from silence. There's no where in Scripture where … [Read more...] about A Case for Cessationism: A Response to Dave Miller
II Peter 3:14 Four Imperatives of a Forward Looking Faith – Part 1 (by Joe Blackmon)
Editor: Joe Blackmon attends an SBC church in Tennessee. He blogs at Hear God Speak. You can follow him on Twitter @joe_blackmon_72 As Peter comes to close out his marvelous epistle, he gives his readers four imperatives, directions to follow, to help them as they endure the false teachers that he has told them will be coming their way (II Peter 2:1). In short, because Peter knows he won’t be around forever, he wants to make sure these people, his spiritual children, know how to defend themselves against the destructive heresies of false teachers. You and I, even 2,000 years later, need to … [Read more...] about II Peter 3:14 Four Imperatives of a Forward Looking Faith – Part 1 (by Joe Blackmon)
The Future of the SBC
As I think about the future of the SBC, I think about the leaders, the decisions and the direction. What is happening today, will it be continued and build upon, or will there be a new direction? Will things change and make sweeping changes? Will all the decisions and direction of today be wiped away in 20 years? I guess you will have to ask the leaders who will be leading in twenty years. That will be. . . me and my friends. Scary thought isn't it. At the risk of losing all credibility, I am 35 years old. I have waited for the day I'll be old enough to be taken seriously, but I … [Read more...] about The Future of the SBC
A Response to Denny Burk’s Post on the Importance of Complementarianism to the Gospel by Wm Dwight McKissic, SR.
Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr. is the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. This post appeared on August 30 at his personal blog. This should be a good discussion! Denny Burk recently posted an interesting and provocative piece regarding the relationship and importance of complementarianism and inerrancy to the Gospel. I have two responses to Denny Burk’s post which is summed up in the following quote: “The gymnastics required to get from ‘I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man,’ in the Bible, to ‘I do allow a woman to teach and to exercise … [Read more...] about A Response to Denny Burk’s Post on the Importance of Complementarianism to the Gospel by Wm Dwight McKissic, SR.
Angry or Compromised? Shrill or Silent? Seeking Middle Ground in Christian Social Engagement
It was so predictable. David Rogers posted some comments here from DA Carson about the dangers of angry Christians being involved in politics. Dr. Carson, not a left-winger by any reasonable standard, was simply saying that when we engage in anger on politics, we undermine evangelism - our ultimate goal. Here was Carson's money quote. But at the end of the day, if you can’t do it with compassion, and gently, and leave the doors open for evangelism, boy, you destroy everything. I think one of the devil’s tactics with respect to the church on the Right today is to make them so hate everybody … [Read more...] about Angry or Compromised? Shrill or Silent? Seeking Middle Ground in Christian Social Engagement
Missionary Kids: Churchless
You type it. You’re the blogger in the family. No, you. It’s your story. I can’t write it like you can. Well...that goes without saying. What? Fine! I’ll show you! Hey, sorry about that! Despite what it says in the author slot above, this is Wife, taking over blogging duties from my husband. Welcome! Come on in, have a Diet Coke, and get a glimpse of what I am struggling with on the field. If you want coffee, go find Ethan. My husband and I are Deaf. Our three children are all hearing and use a variety of languages. Being with the IMB for almost 13 years, we have … [Read more...] about Missionary Kids: Churchless
OPENING DAY (by SBC Voices Sports Editor CB Scott)
Editor: Yielding to the inevitable, I am naming the Rev. Dr. CB Scott as the Sports Editor of SBC Voices. It is just the recognition of reality! Hello Sports Fans! The weekend we have all been waiting for is upon us. During these dull months with nothing but Trad and Cal fights to attend in the Baptist Blog World I know you all have been longing with baited breath for College FOOTBALL season to arrive so you can feel alive once more as the leaves fall down to the earth and the B-B-Q smoke ascends into the clouds. It is my good pleasure as a bona fide FOOTBALL genius and prognosticator to … [Read more...] about OPENING DAY (by SBC Voices Sports Editor CB Scott)