born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
"And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" And some of the bystanders hearing it said, "Behold, he is... Continue Reading →
Cristo e il centurione, by Sebastiano Ricci “When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come... Continue Reading →
The mountains echo with the beauty of good news, as proclaimed in Isaiah 52:7-10: "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." The voice of your watchmen—they lift up their voice;... Continue Reading →
Dear Preacher, The pulpit is not your palace, prison, or pedestal; it's a humble space for reflection, compassion, and enlightenment. “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians... Continue Reading →
A World of Temptation Much like Lot's unfortunate move to Sodom, we find ourselves vexed by the challenges of our ungodly environment today (2 Peter 2:7,8). The influences of societal pluralism, declining morals, and media bombardment expose us to increasing temptations. Understanding the Nature of Temptation It's crucial to distinguish between trials and temptations; the... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 