Building a Community
I’ve thought about Scott’s comments all week long. He presented a contrast between preaching (reaching out to the unsaved) and teaching (reaching out to the saved).
As I thought about the discussion this week, I noticed something ironic: Blackhawk is Blackhawk Evangelical Free Church. The ”E-Free” denomination is supposed to be about the good news of …
Preaching the Gospel or Teaching the Bible
Alternate Title: Sheep Feeding or Adding to the Flock
Hi Joe,
I think your point is well taken, although I see it less as a theological issue at this time and based on the information and more an issue of preference. How do you like that for hedging:) But I’m of mixed minds about the …
Samson and Jesus Follow Up
After writing last night’s post, I sent an e-mail to a friend — Scott Sager.
A couple of things were running through my mind as I listened to today’s sermon.
Do you think I’m off base? I actually talked (very briefly) with Matt after the sermon tonight. He basically said that …
Samson and Jesus
Today’s sermon at Blackhawk (in the ”The B Team: Book of Judges” series) was on Samson. Matt Metzger preached a wonderful sermon illustrating that Samson was no action hero.
Samson was a narcissistic, selfish man. Everything he did was designed to feed his own ego and legend. He consistently ignored his religious vows and violated the …