Paul encouragingly wrote: “According to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death” (Phil. 1.20). Here is a moving quote I recently read:  “A man searched for a gift to give to a troubled, divided and despairing world. A gift to becalm the tormented soul of a world suffering from its own inhumanities; a token to radiate his unfailing hope for better things, for better times; a gesture, perhaps to give a […]

The mood was no doubt solemn and determined in that cramped assembly room. After months of debate and argument, the time had finally come for the conclusion of the matter at hand. One after another the men walked up to the table, dipped a quill in the inkwell, and made the strokes that would determine the future of the entire world. One by one, 56 men signed a proclamation of their liberation from tyranny. The signers, though most are now forgotten by many, signed the most momentous and remembered document in the history of our country: the Declaration of Independence. […]

Today’s Sermon:  AM Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 5.1-6 Brent T. Willey THELEGACY OF THETEN COMMANDMENTSANDBEYOND Part One Introduction: The lasting influence of the “Ten Commandments” is quite remarkable, but well beyond coincidence. The 10 Commandment Law has been grossly misunderstood, as well as misapplied. Let’s dispel the confusion… I. GOD’S COVENANT WITH ISRAEL God made this covenant with Israel (the Hebrews) after their deliverance from Egyptian bondage. (Exod. 19.1-8) The “Ten Commandments” on Mount Sinai. (Exod. 20.1-17) Moses received it directly from God! (Exod. 20.22-23) Israel’s immediate idolatry… (Exod. 32.1-35) The new tablets… (Exod. 34.1-35)  Deuteronomy contains the second listing. (Deut. […]