Monthly Archives: November 2016

A Prayer for all Seasons

Posted on November 23, 2016 by pastormike

 “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Eph 3:14 “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend … Continue reading →

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How Deep is Your Faith?

Posted on November 19, 2016 by pastormike

Hebrews 11:17-19 (ESV) 17  By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18  of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall … Continue reading →

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A Test Of Fidelity – Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2016 by pastormike

1 John 4:1 (NKJV) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This admonition in our day falls on the deaf ears of the … Continue reading →

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Strangers and Exiles

Posted on November 16, 2016 by pastormike

Hebrews 11:13 (ESV) 13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews 11:16 (ESV) 16 … Continue reading →

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A Test Of Fidelity Part 1

Posted on November 15, 2016 by pastormike

John 18:38 (NKJV) 38Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” … In our post-modern culture the idea of absolute truth is seen as a position of arrogance.  The post-modernist sees truth, if it exists at all, as unknowable. “Discussion” has … Continue reading →

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We are moving to a New Web Host

Posted on November 14, 2016 by pastormike

We will be moving our domain, menwithchests.com, to a different web host shortly. Once we start this transfer we will post on our Facebook page, “menwithchests” the move, and then let you know once the domain has repopulated the Internet … Continue reading →

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New Morning Mercies ( a book review)

Posted on November 10, 2016 by pastormike

Daily devotions are a real must in the spiritual life of a believer. Our devotional life should bring us into a daily encounter with God through His Word.  I realize that for those who take their devotions seriously, there are … Continue reading →

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The Jesus of Postmodernism Has No Address

Posted on November 9, 2016 by pastormike

Not long ago I was out on visitation to visit a family who had recently visited the church.  But before I went out I used “Google Earth” to locate the address and print out a map.  I even went so … Continue reading →

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My Pastor Has been in … book for Three Years. Whew!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by pastormike

It is hard now days to find solid churches where expositional preaching is the norm in the pulpit.  The  move to messages that address felt needs, or shorter surveys of books of the Bible are far more common.  And to add … Continue reading →

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We were HACKED!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by pastormike

Our theological blog has been neglected.  As a result we were unaware that we were hacked a while back.  We suspect the hack was in retaliation to four articles that were written concerning “Homosexuality and the Theology of Inclusion.”  These … Continue reading →

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