Musician Ron Hamilton was promoted to glory April 19. In 1978, doctors discovered cancer in Ron’s left eye which required it to be removed. He was only 28. A child at church asked him about the eye patch while recuperating. In a teasing way Ron said he was a pirate – and “Patch the Pirate” was […]
Today we begin a new expository series in Genesis 25-35, the lives of Isaac and Jacob. Once we finish, we’ll have completed a study in the entire book of Genesis – we just didn’t do go thru it chronologically or at the same time. Last year we studied the lives of Abraham and Sarah. In […]
What are the non-negotiables for Holt Baptist Church? Our methods of operation have changed over the years but what are we unwilling to change? We’ve rehearsed these in the past. Let me remind you of them again. God-Centered Worship, Rom 15:5-6. Elements of corporate worship would include: singing, prayer, instruction, giving, godly encouragement, communion and baptism. Doctrinally […]
Welcome to our services this Easter morning! Our tradition here at Holt Baptist Church – and many other churches is to begin this service with “Christ is risen!” You as the congregation will respond enthusiastically with, “He is risen indeed.” Be ready! Though not a professing Christian (he was a Deist), Benjamin Franklin wrote the […]
Once again our hearts break with another school shooting this past week. The media continues to blame many things and yet ignores the main problem that we know it to be – depravity. Some senators want to call this act of violence a hate crime, and it should be. If it had been carried out […]
Easter is coming! Technically every Sunday is Easter. It is on the first day of the week we commemorate the resurrection of Christ. I hope you’re making plans to be here April 9. It will be a glorious morning you won’t want to miss it. First, we have our annual Easter breakfast at 9:15 am. The […]
I have always loved the narrative of the rich young ruler and Jesus found in Mk 10:17-22. While the end of the encounter is sad, the man leaves Jesus unconverted, I never cease to be encouraged by the words of verse 21, “And Jesus looking at him, loved him …” Let me share with you Jared Wilson’s […]
Spring is coming. It might start looking like it with daylight savings time in place. Spring though officially arrives next Monday. It might not feel like it for a while but it’s coming. Maybe you’re still dealing with those “winter blues.” I have good news. Friday, March 24, the Depoorters have invited the church family […]
I’ve enjoyed the writings of Tim Challies, pastor and blogger. I’ve quoted him before. Here are some other random writings of his that spoke to me. I hope they speak to you as well. “It’s almost never the wrong time to say, ‘Let’s pray.’” “Learn to apologize. Learn to apologize first. Learn to apologize often. […]
This year alone there has been nearly 70 mass shootings in the USA. The events at MSU linger in our hearts. Georgia Senator Ben Watson said, “In the face of evil and tragedy be not weary in well doing. Never cease to be moved by the suffering of others. Mourn with those who mourn.” My brother-in-law who pastors in […]