In recent weeks the UBC body has been discussing the new proposed church constitution.  The discussions have been well-spirited, rather lengthy, and fairly thorough.  The revision of our constitution essentially began about two years ago when the glaring absence of an article of "Last Things" (Christ's return) from our Confession of Faith needed to be … Continue reading Baptism as Prerequisite to the Lord’s Supper

This is really, really good.  It's good for my soul and my aspirations in preaching.  Be blessed...

What a great Conference we had last night!  The discussion was a bit tiring, but it was thorough, good spirited, and helpful.  I couldn't have hoped for better.  Larry Lloyd graciously moved for us to recess the meeting until next Wednesday, May 4th @ 6pm.  This motion was approved.  The plan is to continue our … Continue reading Church Conference in Recess…

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

You've probably heard that phrase related to Easter, "It's Friday, but Sunday's comin'."  We don't know who first coined it, but it says the right things (if it were Friday), but since it's Saturday, well, it changes it a bit. We have been saying for weeks in our preaching through Hebrews that EVERYTHING Christ did … Continue reading Sunday’s comin’…

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that … Continue reading Creation groaning…

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in … Continue reading Grace before I knew Grace