Posts from August 2026
SOUND WORDS, AUG. 30, 2026
THE BENEFITS OF PERSONAL EVANGELISM The fact that Christians are to recognize their mission of evangelism is undeniable (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16). Yet, it is easy for us to forget. Often, factors such as discouragement keep us from excelling or even abounding in our valiant efforts of such. Nevertheless, in order to be successful, we must change our level of triumph from conversions to the number of people we teach. We must continue to cultivate a passion for lost souls,…
SOUND WORDS, AUG. 16, 2026
THOSE WHO ARE WELCOME TO GOD In an age where acceptance is so important to people, we might ask the question, “What kind of person will God accept? Who will be welcome to God?” In preaching to the house of Cornelius, the apostle Peter pretty much answers this question when he said, “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is…
SOUND WORDS, AUG. 9, 2026
RECOMMENDING THE GREAT SPIRITUAL DOCTOR A critical Pharisee once asked why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. The Bible says, “When Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick’” (Matthew 9:12).When we are sick, it is to our great benefit to see a physician. This trained professional will look at our symptoms, diagnose our issue, and prescribe a course of action that will put us…
SOUND WORDS, AUG. 2, 2026
FOUR WAYS TO SEE JESUS In the 1st century, Jesus lived, died, was buried, rose from the dead, and then ascended into heaven according to the gospel records. No one living on earth today has seen Jesus personally and, thus, we must come to a point of faith though having not been a personal eyewitness. As Paul said, “…while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight”…