born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
Here's some perspective you can take for the price you want to pay for it. I have paid for it with scars over 25+ years, but that doesn't mean I am correct. There is great transformative power found in the message of Jesus. Colossians 3:2 urges us to set our minds on things above, not... Continue Reading →
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 →
Phillip W. Martin 