born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
Israel's Rejection of Jesus as Messiah With only a brief dip into the pool of the Gospels, a perplexing dilemma emerges – why did the majority of Jesus' own people reject his claim to be the Messiah? Even with miracles validating his messianic role, the paradoxical rejection remains a significant problem. Moral Stubbornness and Intellectual... Continue Reading →
This year, at the @Eastside Church of Christ, we are embarking on a voyage together. "The Big Picture: The Narrative of Scripture" is a journey through the grand tapestry of God's redemptive story woven from Genesis to Revelation. This series uncovers the threads of promise, covenant, and redemption that bind together the pages of the... Continue Reading →
At some point, all of us will struggle with our faith, perhaps to a point where we wander from our King. The Scriptures provide warning signs that should set off alarms worth our attention. As 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns, “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” Seven Danger Signals... Continue Reading →
In my early days of preaching the Gospel, I grappled with the desire for flawless delivery—searching for the right words and perfect diction. Looking back, I realize that my expectations were overly demanding, causing moments of anxiety when questioned about what I had tried to convey. The fear of failure made me feel worthless, and... Continue Reading →
Wayne Hutto Frances Wiser Greg Perkins Ron Cope John Yost Joshua Gurtler Adam Kendall-Ball Lance Blackburn - 2010 Phillip W. Martin - 2017 Thanks to Les and Linda Clark for helping me put this list together. The church has met together in homes, converted homes into a meeting house, storefronts and even converted an old... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 