It’s the Sunday past thanksgiving, and I’m sure there are a few things on your mind, but one that’s climbed to the top is, “I ate way too much, and it’s time to go on a diet and start exercising.” Be honest, how many of you felt miserable after thanksgiving? Bro, I’m not going to…
Read morePhilip Paul Bliss was born in 1838 in a log cabin in Pennsylvania. When he was just eleven years old, he left his home to work on farms and in lumber camps, but one day he attended a revival meeting where he encountered saving faith in Christ. Philip had a special God given interest in…
Read moreThomas Lewis Johnson was an African American who lived in the state of Virginia during the 1800s in the height of the controversy of slavery. He experienced racism to great extremities through its horrible practice. He was beaten, whipped, bruised, abused, spat upon, mistreated, impoverished, and treated as a piece of property for 28 years….
Read moreWilliam Carey is known as the father of modern missions. His courage inspired many people in the mid 1800s to go overseas to spread the gospel, and his life still impacts us to this day. He encountered sickness, grief, an unstable wife who threatened to kill him, and had no converts until seven years; however,…
Read moreOn 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:…
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