Monthly Archives: August 2011
What The Bible Says About Lifting Of Hands During Worship
In the past few years the act of lifting up hands during worship has become more prominent. I am a member of Great Hills Baptist Church here in Austin and several lift up their hands while singing traditional or praise … Continue reading
What Is The Difference Between Swearing And Cursing?
Jesus condemned swearing in His Sermon on The Mount. (Matthew 6:37-38) Many have questioned the difference between this and cursing. This is not the sin of “cursing.” It is the sin of using oaths to affirm that what is said … Continue reading
FOR PREACHERS ONLY: What Sin Does To The Christian
Text: Psalm 51:1-15 Introduction: A Christian is not sinless, but he should sin less. Many say that if they believed in the eternal security of the believer, they would sin all they want to sin. I do! In fact, I … Continue reading
Prayer Request Can Be A Subtle Form Of Gossip
My late friend, Evangelist A.D. Livingston, said, “I knew a woman that had a tongue so long, she could sit in the living room and lick the frying pan in the kitchen.” My dear friend, Dr. Perry Purtle, said, “I … Continue reading
Why Do Civilizations Care about Marriage?
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) The ultimate reason that virtually every civilization since the dawn of man has recognized and promoted marriage between a man and a woman is because this is the one natural union that produces children. Yes, marriage … Continue reading
THE TRINITY: How can 1+1+1=1?
The word “Trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. It is also true that the word “Bible” is not mentioned in the Bible. The word “Rapture” is not mentioned in the Bible. “Trinity” simply means “triunity.” God is not a … Continue reading
Why Don’t We See Miracles Today?
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) Many people wonder why we don’t see miracles such as the parting of the sea, the raising of the dead, and people walking on water. It seems like miracles were pretty common in the Old … Continue reading
GRIN AND SHARE IT: Don’t Say Toilet!
This story is about a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks’ vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 