CALL TO PRAYER: Learn from Jesus to pray
The early church gained its power through prayer, contends Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn. Christians should not try to speak for God, until we've spent time speaking with God in prayer, Gaines exhorts in this week's CALL TO PRAYER.
Dealing With Temptation: Reflections from First Corinthians 10
Perhaps you remember the frequent episode in the Charles Schultz cartoon Peanuts. Lucy: Say, Charlie Brown, I’ve got a football. How about practicing a few place kicks? I’ll hold the ball and you come running and kick it. Charlie Brown: Oh brother. I don’t mind your dishonesty half as much as I mind […]
‘Come to Jesus’ was hallmark of Adrian Rogers’ life & ministry
CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP)--Steve Gaines, the new pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, filled the pulpit for the funeral of his predecessor, Adrian Rogers, who led the Memphis-area church for 32 years.
