On December 18, 1853, Charles Spurgeon preached his first sermon at the New Park Street Baptist Chapel, later known as the Metropolitan Tabernacle. There were about 80 people present in an auditorium that could comfortably seat 1,200. The congregation was in great decline. But, once Spurgeon accepted the pastorate in March 1854, droves of people…
Read moreSeptember 11, 2001, goes down as one of the worst days in modern American history. Our nation, who seemed nearly exempt from acts of terrorism, learned first-hand of its horrible schemes. If you were alive that day, you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing. The attacks on the World Trade Center,…
Read moreIf we fail to learn from God’s justice then we cannot abide in His presence! Grab your Bibles as we study one of the most astounding texts in Jude’s letter! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
Read moreLittle House on the Prairie needs no introduction. With over 200 episodes, that are still being aired, it’s hard to imagine someone who has not seen at least one episode. I can distinctly remember seeing one called “The Faith Healer” from the 1979 season. Mrs. Oleson invited the Reverend James Danforth to Walnut Grove to…
Read moreMuggsy Bogues was a household name in the 1980s and 1990s. Without question, he is one of the greatest NBA athletes to play the game with little to no recognition today. He has been overlooked, underappreciated, and dismissed all because he stood at 5’3”. One coach said, “How can I play somebody this small in…
Read moreWhat does the sovereign God and Psalm 139 have to do with the Christian life? Grab your Bibles because in this message, I’ll be showing you five important truths from this classic psalm! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram:…
Read more“Confessions from quarantine housework – I dusted once. It came back. I’m not falling for that again; My daughter was whining about her chores. She asked if she needed to vacuum the whole apartment. I said, “No, just do the floor;” What do you call that day when you finally do all the chores and…
Read moreSummertime equals vacation time for Americans. It’s that thing where we save every extra dollar throughout the year so we can spend a fortune living like kings and queens for a week! The average American spends $1,145 per person on vacation. So, for a family of four that would equal $4,580 on vacation. Imagine, it…
Read moreWe’ve heard it said you can’t trust the Bible because it was written by men, and men at best are fallible. Haven’t played the telephone game? Line up 25 children, whisper a sentence in the ear of the first child and tell them to tell the next student in line. By the time, the message…
Read moreWhen I was a child, my parents along with my grandfather were heading out to the big city. We got in a silver Plymouth Acclaim; yes, we drove it with style! My dad hopped in the driver’s seat, mom was in the passenger seat, and my grandfather and I sat in the back. As we…
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