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Jordan River Baptism: Why That Trend Irks One Pastor

Clint Archer — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:49 +0000

Discover why one pastor has a pet peeve about Jordan River baptism.

Sex Before Marriage in the Bible: Why Christians Should Wait

Clint Archer — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:28 +0000

Teens may ask what it says about sex before marriage in the Bible. See what Scripture says about sexual purity.

Sing Hallelujah!

Clint Archer — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:07:44 +0000

Praise the LORD is the Hebrew word Hallelujah. Hallel means praise, worship, magnify. U means “us” or “we.” Jah is a common abbreviation for the name “Yahweh.”

3 Steps To Cultivating Spiritual Maturity

Clint Archer — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:46:32 +0000

Have you let the furnace of passion from your conversion grow cold? Or have you steadily grown in your knowledge, wisdom, and most importantly application of God’s word, cultivating spiritual maturity?

How Not to Be a Spiritual Drifter

Clint Archer — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:03:51 +0000

Don’t let your ego make you a spiritual drifter, unclaimed and useless to the Universal Church of Jesus Christ.

Is My Church a Cult ?

Clint Archer — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:15:56 +0000

At one point the pressing concerns of a close friend of mine caused me to pause and consider: is my church a cult?

This Is Why You Don’t Put New Wine in an Old Wineskin

Clint Archer — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:01:03 +0000

Don’t be satisfied with the old wine of your traditions and risk refusing the new wine of Christ’s grace. If you are pertinaciously clinging to an inappropriate, legalistic tradition, there’s something you can do today: let it go!

3 Reasons I Love My Small Group

Clint Archer — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:01:25 +0000

I love my small group. I’m not just saying that because I’m the pastor and I’m supposed to.

What God Calls Atheists: The Story of Charles Bradlaugh

Clint Archer — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:03:43 +0000

In 1880, Charles Bradlaugh was elected as a member of the Parliament of the UK. His constituents knew he was an atheist but didn’t think it would affect his work in parliament. They were proven wrong on his first day.

Is There Spiritual Safety in Numbers?

Clint Archer — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:03:02 +0000

There is safety in numbers. Some people treat their spiritual lives the same way. But Jesus disabuses us of that misconception.

The Secret of Gentle Confrontation

Clint Archer — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:03:37 +0000

Too many Christians are scared to say something. They don’t want to do the work of keeping a brother or sister accountable. Too many Christians are cowardly when it comes to the vital task of gentle confrontation.

The Dead Sea Will Live Again

Clint Archer — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:07:15 +0000

The Dead Sea is nearly ten times saltier than the oceans. But for those who take a literal, futurist interpretation of eschatological texts, there is hope for the Dead Sea.

8 Elements Common to Answered Prayers

Clint Archer — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:50:32 +0000

Our God tells us what to ask for, and even when we ask amiss, he grants us only that which is good for us and for his glory. Today we examine another stanza from Psalm 119 that tells us how to know what requests to make of God for answered prayers.

The Psalm That Launched Charles Wesley on His Mission

Clint Archer — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:18:16 +0000

Born prematurely in 1707, Charles Wesley was the 18th child of Samuel and Susannah Wesley. For weeks they were not sure if he would live or die, as eight of his siblings had done. As his mother prayed for him Charles grew healthy and strong.

Be Still My Soul: A Cure for Panic

Clint Archer — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:03:50 +0000

The resistance to anxiety doesn’t just happen to you. You have to make the stillness happen, you need to be still in your heart and quiet your soul.

Glorification: What Will Heaven Be Like?

Clint Archer — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:07:39 +0000

A truly incredible personal transformation awaits all Christians—a physical and spiritual metamorphosis attributed to God’s powerful work of glorification.

The Antidote to Anxiety During Troubled Times

Clint Archer — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:47:53 +0000

They are understandably shaken, afraid, anxious, upset, and troubled. What antidote will Jesus offer to cure that anxiety during their troubled times?

Trial & Denial: Are You Ashamed of Christ?

Clint Archer — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:07:20 +0000

Are there ever times that you want to hide your faith? Here are three probing question to test whether we are ashamed of Christ.

Wonky Worship: 3 Worrisome Woes

Clint Archer — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:07:08 +0000

If we don’t stick to the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints—the results can be lethal. Jude uses three Old Testament characters to teach his readers about the consequences of wonky worship of God.

Accountability for Young Men, Otherwise Known as ‘Fight Club Part 2’

Clint Archer — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:47:52 +0000

Get ready for 'Fight Club Part 2' small group ideas for men — and it's all about accountability.

Discipleship of Young Men, Otherwise Known as ‘Fight Club’

Clint Archer — Mon, 31 May 2021 12:21:40 +0000

When it comes to discipleship of young men, your approach is everything. Preaching is the air assault; discipleship is the ground war. Pastors need to get in the trenches with their people and marshal the fight against sin.

How to Know You Know God

Clint Archer — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:38:52 +0000

I’m concerned about people who know about God but do not know him. I also feel sympathy for true believers who could enjoy the security of their salvation but are not sure that they know God in a saving way.

The Origin Story of Jesus

Clint Archer — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:11:42 +0000

Jesus is who he claimed to me. We have his birth certificate in the Scriptures. This is the time of the year we will sing about and celebrate the town of Christ’s birth. Let us all keep in mind just how remarkable it is to have a King whose provenance is indisputable. Case closed.

6 Lessons Losing My Job Taught Me

Clint Archer — Fri, 22 May 2020 12:53:06 +0000

There is an acute pain for those who lost their job through no fault of their own. Because this is my story, it has given me a fresh perspective on what millions of others are going through right now since they've lost their job.

Voicing Thanks to God

Clint Archer — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:07:31 +0000

It is one thing to have a quiet time of meditative devotion, or to adore God in your heart, and to offer every silent moment of your day to him as a sacrifice. But once in a while you need to express that and praise God out loud.

The Three Wishes of Jude

Clint Archer — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:29:59 +0000

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Today we discover the three wishes Jude, the half-brother of our Lord, has for his readers.