Entries by Thistlebend Admin

What to Do When Faith Dies

by Steve Fuller Too often we lack works. Maybe we are not praying, not forgiving someone, not crucifying selfishness to care for others, or not sharing the gospel. We know this is a serious problem, because James said that “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:17). What’s more serious […]

Evangelism without an Altar Call

by Aaron Menikoff Five and a half years ago I preached my first sermon as the pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. The minister of music stopped me before the service with a question. He wanted to know how I’d be making the altar call. I was confused. Prior to this Sunday morning I’d been […]

One Remedy for All Our Hearts

by Laurie Aker God has called His people by name; He has chosen us from before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. He has chosen us to be His adopted firstborn sons and daughters, and He has given us an inheritance according to His endless heavenly riches. He […]