by Immanuel | Nov 8, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
In the “Hook, Line and Sinker” series, inspired by Nine Common Lies Christians Believe by Shane Pruitt, we addressed the following lies that get us “hooked and cooked.” God won’t give me more than I can handle.God just wants me to be happy.In the end, follow your...
by Immanuel | Nov 1, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
You hear it from coaches, in movies, and from motivational speakers. To encourage you to accomplish great things, they say you must “BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.” It sounds cool and gets you pumped up, but for the Christ-follower, it is a subtle lie that can lead to...
by Immanuel | Oct 25, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Many of the lies we get potentially “hooked and cooked” with are for good reasons. By that I mean we share them to offer comfort and help to those who are hurting or offer encouragement. While the motive and intent are good the belief is still not true and therefore...
by Immanuel | Sep 13, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Skeptics and critics of the Bible argue that it cannot be trusted because it wasn’t written until approximately 100 years after Jesus. They claim that since it was written so much later, it contains inaccurate information and legends that grew up around Jesus. Without...
by Immanuel | Aug 23, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
OIKOS is NOT an evangelism strategy, or short-term emphasis. OIKOS is also not a program that can be plugged in and then unplugged. OIKOS is a biblical principle upon which a life is built. In Genesis 1-2, God gave Adam and Eve the task of “taking care” of the new...
by Immanuel | May 31, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Memorial Day weekend is about remembering. We remember the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.To “remember” is Biblical. God commanded His people to intentionally remember certain times, events, and dates. Each time they would...
by Immanuel | May 24, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Not only is June 6 the day we kick off the summer of 2021 with our picnic; it is also the day we will begin to follow the guidance of the CDC and the Governor. According to the Governor, there is no longer a mask mandate in the state of Maryland. The CDC has also...
by Immanuel | May 17, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
There are Biblical truths for which we do not negotiate or compromise. In these core doctrines we should have unity. Examples include Jesus’ deity, salvation in Christ alone by faith alone, and the Virgin birth of Jesus. There are negotiable truths that are not...
by Immanuel | May 10, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
If you have been around the church for any length of time, you have no doubt heard about the importance of prayer. Jesus practiced prayer. He left us a model we could use as an example. Throughout scripture, the prayers of God’s people have been recorded. Even Psalms,...
by Immanuel | May 3, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
History tells us there have been mighty movements of God that have transformed communities, cities and even nations. That same history also demonstrates they can happen at any time and any place, but there are some common denominators among the most historical of...
